2006-07-14 14:34:33 · 20 answers · asked by Sunshine* 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because ultimately we all need to feel that we are not alone in life or death. Perhaps we need to believe that death is not the end.
2006-07-14 14:49:43 · answer #1 · answered by wendywoo 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I love it when theists claim that it takes the complete cessation of normal rational thought, e.g. the distressing prospect of one's imminent death, to make one consider believing in the existence of a deity.
Since atheists already know that religion is simply a product of irrationality, wishes and fears, rather than a logically justified worldview, this only serves to reinforce our position and reassure us that we are right. Well done ;-)
2006-07-14 14:41:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you been in the room when one says that?
I think you are just throwing things in the air. If they are on their death bed I imagine that god is the last thing on their minds, if they never believed in him before I really dont think they will look for him to be there helping them out.
2006-07-14 15:50:57 · answer #3 · answered by c g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Provide evidence for your claim.
Oh, and to the first person who answered: the accredited organization American Atheists was founded by two WWII veterans, one of whom, a marine, was completely paralyzed in the line of duty. So not only are you making a statement without evidence, but I just disputed it with fact.
2006-07-14 14:43:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think because they have an encounter with God...its that one last experience, that one last chance and something happens in their hearts and minds.
I think its proof God exists...
"Call upon the name of the Lord and be saved."
-D-
2006-07-14 14:37:48 · answer #5 · answered by danae_rachelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And just how many Atheists have you seen die?
Please quit the emotional play... it's silly.
2006-07-14 14:44:20 · answer #6 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many amazing things are possible in your imagination. The real trick - is keeping precise track between that and reality. Try it.
2006-07-14 14:38:56 · answer #7 · answered by oohhbother 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are not athiests in a foxhole either. A geographic wonder.
http://www.mechanicsburgnewchurch.org
2006-07-14 14:37:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check it out, I can make sh*t up too:
Why do theists pretend to believe in god when they know deep down it doesn't exist?
2006-07-14 14:50:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A) Who is this apparently hypothetical atheist? Cite a reference, please.
B) WHY ARE SO DAMN MANY CHRISTIANS AFRAID TO DIE?!?
2006-07-14 19:06:15 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋