Just curious.
2006-06-26 18:20:18 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
good point.
i am of the beleif that everyone sins, but that does not neccerilly mean religous aboslution is required.
The concept and term forgiveness is sweeping.
The pychological and mental health can benifit from a sense of closure for action taken throught our lives.
With regards to god, the is no need for forgiveness as the devine plan was always free will.
2006-06-26 18:24:11 · answer #1 · answered by nefariousx 6 · 6⤊ 8⤋
Atheism is not a sin but the atheist is. Scripture says, "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Bottom line, all men that have ever lived, but one, were or are sinners. Sin is a condition and not the result. The atheist fails on both counts and the Scripture says, "The fool has said in his heart there is no God."
Everyone needs forgiveness. Atheism is a symptom not a sin. Sin is a human condition which is expressed in wickedness (that is overt acts) and unrighteouness (expressed in thought).
2006-06-26 19:40:26 · answer #2 · answered by Tommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is a sinner, whether they think they are or not. Atheists can believe what they want, but in reality unless they accept Jesus as their savior and ask for forgiveness, they will have to accept their fate.
2006-06-26 18:45:27 · answer #3 · answered by yankee_blondie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they're not a sinner why would you need forgiveness, regardless of religion? Perhaps you don't know that forgiveness is for SINNERS not non-sinners. Dumb question if you ask me.
2006-06-26 18:27:17 · answer #4 · answered by ~∂Їβ~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the very term an Atheist doesn't believe in God and therefore needs forgiveness
2006-06-26 18:23:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is a sinner and needs forgiveness. No one is perfect.
2006-06-26 18:23:26 · answer #6 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Sin" is defined as disobedience to God.
If a person does not acknowledge God's authority over him, he cannot sin, and is in no need of forgiveness, or repentance.
The only people who will be in heaven are atheists. They are the only people who live by faith and do not sin.
2006-06-26 18:42:00 · answer #7 · answered by Left the building 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is a sinner. It doesn't matter if they believe in God or not. There is simply no one on the earth who doesn't sin.
2006-06-26 18:24:28 · answer #8 · answered by Gestalt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A real Christian would doubt that there is anyone (Atheist, Christian, Jew or Hindu) who is not a sinner (exception made for young children)
2006-06-26 19:48:46 · answer #9 · answered by ALLEN F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALL have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. If ALL (even atheists) have sinned, then all need forgiveness.
2006-06-26 18:24:42 · answer #10 · answered by Miss1040 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhh.. from the christian point of view they probably do, but I would say, seeing as an atheist doesn't believe in god, I would assume they don't believe in being forgiven by him. I certainly don't think I need to be forgiven for doing nothing lol
2006-06-26 18:23:12 · answer #11 · answered by TiFFeRz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋