If so, then isn't this sort of like enabling? If God wants us all to believe, shouldn't the atheists life be going poorly so they have no choice but to turn to God for help?
2006-08-22 06:31:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They say god helps those who help themselves and, since the atheists are never whining and praying to god to fix things for them, maybe he is actually helping them MORE than the believers!
2006-08-22 06:40:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much.
Believers suffer just as much as nonbelievers. As an atheist, I have a pretty good life. I know other atheists with pretty good lives. I know some Christians (and other theists) who are struggling with divorces, unemployment, and illnesses.
Of course, I see it on both sides. I know some successful theists and nontheists. I know some down-on-their-luck theists and nontheists.
When you look at the Christian mythology, this seems to be preferred. The struggling in life pales in comparison to the reward in the afterlife. And not just Christianity. Religions with a heavenly afterlife or reincarnation or karma generally teach that for all your suffering, your good deeds do not remain unnoticed.
Edit: I just saw this quote in another answer: "If God treated the Athiests like trash here, then he could be declaired wicked." If God maltreated the atheists on this world, he could indeed be seen as wicked. But then, he maltreats the atheists in the afterlife, so how is God not wicked?
2006-08-22 06:38:38 · answer #2 · answered by Rev Kev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes God wants us all to believe, but we still have to make that choice in the long run. God isn't a dictator. HE presents us with choices and different paths to take, hoping that we will choose the right one.
2006-08-22 06:40:11 · answer #3 · answered by Jim Darwin's Peace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If God treated the Athiests like trash here, then he could be declaired wicked. God loves us all and wants us all to believe. The final judgment isn't until the end, you have all your life to figure out what you believe before being separated from God. We are all equal in His eyes. :)
2006-08-22 06:39:36 · answer #4 · answered by John 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who says God helps Christians?
2006-08-22 06:38:50 · answer #5 · answered by Valerie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course He does, the difference is that people in the first group, many times don't want to see it... Even though, God is still waiting for u :). He loves u, even if u don't belive in Him :).
2006-08-22 06:47:09 · answer #6 · answered by fireangel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. Faith it self is a benevolent force. But if you mean does he give special advantages on lottery tickets to theists, then the answer art no dear sister.
2006-08-22 06:38:06 · answer #7 · answered by Tofu Jesus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be deceived by how great things may be going for those who reject God here on earth. Our time here on earth is nothing compared to eternity.
2006-08-22 06:43:59 · answer #8 · answered by ICUD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God reigns on the just and unjust
2006-08-22 06:40:01 · answer #9 · answered by san_ann68 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I know is that I'm an Agnostic and my life is going pretty good. :)
2006-08-22 06:38:38 · answer #10 · answered by Girl Wonder 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋