Why Atheism?

Okay, so it's pretty clear that the vast majority of people (along with those before us) believe in a god. Belief in a god in our world seems perfectly normal, so normal to where most people do not even question it. Theists come up with all types of reasons as to why belief in a god is justified. So why consider or choose atheism? Or more specifically, why did I choose atheism?

Unlike what religion says, atheism encourages doubt, uncertainty, skepticism, and humility. It is the embodiment of open mindedness. Why deviate from the norm and begin to be skeptical to begin with? Well, it could be said that truth is the highest virtue, but it has become clear to me that living truthfully is still higher.