Why would you risk the chance that you might go to hell? What if there is a gnashing of teeth, extreme agony, pain, cold, like eternal Hell? Would you want to risk being haunted of the horrible things that happened to you and what you did to others? Would you want to hear screams and cries, gnashing of teeth, freezing(the bible explains it better) and experience the most horrible pain forever?
State your reasons.
2006-10-21 18:46:39 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because we don't believe there is such a thing as hell...DUH!!
2006-10-21 18:48:56 · answer #1 · answered by Redawg J 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Because it is my belief that the concept of Heaven and Hell (especially Hell) is one of the main problems with the religions that include that concept. In fact, it is the fear of going to Hell, I believe, that causes so many of those who are religious to be so deeply entwined in their religion. To me, Hell seems very much like a threat, and I am sure that if I did believe in Hell, I certainly would not question the existence of God, for fear I might go to that dreadful place. But why would I risk it (and I know I am risking it)? Because I believe that there is so a little chance that there is a God, and that religion is such a major cause of the problems in this world, that I would rather make the world what I believe is a slightly better place by being a tolerant atheist, rather than resort to a faith-based religion for my own sake and security. It's a good question. I liked answering this one.
2006-10-22 02:14:49 · answer #2 · answered by AM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no risk, because a man wrote those words not a god. A man with a plan even conjured up the idea of god..... Why don't you believe in aliens there's tons of crazy asses that do. If your god is so loving and forgiving why would he make ridiculous rules for people to follow, and then when they don't damn them in hell for all eternity. For example if a person never killed anyone or did anything seriously wrong and the only thing they did was reject the thought of INRI, your telling me they deserve everything you wrote...... well I think someone has you fooled.
2006-10-22 01:59:31 · answer #3 · answered by jason.cleaver 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why would you live your life in fear of what might be? If you live your life like that, why do you even walk out the door because you "might" get hit by a car?
Seriously, think about that a little. It's no belief at all if the only reason you believe is because you're afraid you might be wrong. Not to mention, any god that would punish for that reason isn't a god I want to worship.
2006-10-22 02:07:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pagan, rather than atheist. So technically I do believe in God; I just define the term differently than you. But I'll take a stab here anyway.
First, there are more concepts of the afterlife in human mythology than can ever be listed here. You Christians tend to see things in a very "us or them" kind of way. I might just as easily ask you how you feel about spending an eternity suffering in Tartarus for your failure to pour proper libations to Zeus. Obviously, you don't believe in Zeus or Tartarus, so you're probably not too worried about that possibility. By the same token, people who don't believe in your concept of Hell probably don't take the threat of it too seriously. But since every religion has aspects that are unacceptable to other religions, we can either spend our lives running around like insane people trying to please every god that people have ever worshipped, or we pick and choose which ones we want to try and please and not stress out too muchover whether some other faith's god is upset by it.
2006-10-22 02:01:53 · answer #5 · answered by melaskinados 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i was four years old i had a nasty accident and died
im not too worried about it anymore
its not about hell
ask anyone that has had a near death experience or died and come back to life if they are worried about hell lol
to be all rational tho ;-p
if god is all loving, all wise, all knowing and all powerful
then, as an all knowing god
by the very first act of creation
god both knew and caused the entire series of events that followed
down to the positions of the atoms that make up these words in this very second
yes we have free will, of course
but equally, if god is indeed god, indeed omniscient
there is a precise and certain destiny that nothing can change
would an all knowing all wise all loving all compassionate god
damn you to an eternity in hell
when by the very act of creation itself
god both knew and caused every single event that ever followed
one of two answers to this is possible
one- god isnt real
(personally i have a very strong belief in god)
two- our perceptions and understandings of god need to become a little bigger
2006-10-22 01:56:15 · answer #6 · answered by ewen sinclair 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi - First off - I think the probability of there being a Hell to be extremely low and not a big risk.
Second off - If there is a God then I assume that there is a high probability that he is to wise, to merciful and to "grown-up" to actually send anybody to Hell. Think of the "cruel and unusual punishment" restrictions we have in this country.
Third off - I consider it to be highly likely that Hell is just a scare tactic invented by people who wanted to keep the flocks in formation.
Third off - there are 20-25 major religions in the world today so even if you do believe in God you yourself only has a 4-5% chance of having picked the right one - doesn't that scare you?
So, no, I'm not losing sleep over it.
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2006-10-22 01:53:18 · answer #7 · answered by Alan 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm a Muslim, and I agree with you totally!
Why would any intelligent person risk being wrong, and not just lightly risk it. This is beyond just pain.
The Qur'an explains that their skin, after it gets completely burnt, is replaced with new skin so that they feel the pain, over and over again...
I think atheists are gambling too much. They have a 50% chance of being right, but they also have a 50% chance of being completely wrong. Why risk it...?
They should look at the universe, the massive nuclear explosions, the hot gases, the crushing pressures, the excruciating heat of star factories...Isn't that proof enough that such a place as Hell could actually exist?
2006-10-22 01:52:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Why do you believe that's what happens? My boyfriend gnashes his teeth in his sleep all night long and keeps me awake - does that mean he's in hell? Or am I in hell for having to listen to it and get no sleep? You have to believe in hell before you can be afraid of it - I stopped believing that story a loooooong time ago.
2006-10-22 01:52:06 · answer #9 · answered by ReeRee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you risk it by not converting to Islam? It is the same question.
I don't believe in any of it at all, so I am not afraid of it. I couldn't just up and decide that something I know is ridiculous is real even if I wanted. It would take some evidence.
2006-10-22 01:55:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live a peacable life. I value life, and the lives of my friends, families and acquintances. I would never do aything to hurt them. If this"GOD' you speak of will condemn me because I don't go to church and hum monotonous crap every sunday I don't care...I am not haunted..I have hurt no one. I have nothing but respect for my fellow human beings and the force that created them. .. I will not be bullyied into peace.. I chose it respectfully, which is more honorable than having the "bejesus" scared out of me... I am not afraid of claims that have not been proven. I have a deep respect for the laws of nature created by whatever GOD there might be. But there are so many beliefs in a higher power, how do we know which is the right one? In my opinion, it's the one who respects love and life, regardless of the title of pages on a book.
2006-10-22 02:10:13 · answer #11 · answered by Dagnar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋