how is that different than you wearing a crucifix?
2006-12-21 18:11:41 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Why should I care. Its a free country.
2006-12-21 18:12:59 · answer #1 · answered by floyd 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Well first off if a person is wearing a chain with the word "atheist" on it, in no way does it condemn them. It would be the equivalent of saying, if I wear a cross around my neck it will guarantee my salvation. A Christian could wear that "atheist" chain and their soul would not be in jeopardy. That being said if I were to see a person with an "atheist" chain I would not condemn them, but may simply ask about their beliefs. Everyone needs a savior and no deeds of righteous can bring me salvation, only a faith in Christ Jesus. I would realize that this person is lost just as every Christian was at one point in their life. Wearing a crucifix is not sneering at other people, but a statement of faith. Those that wear a crucifix are openly stating Jesus died for their sins and they believe He has a home for them in heaven. I hope that those wearing a crucifix would be willing to openly discuss this faith just as a person wearing an "atheist" chain would discuss their own.
2006-12-21 18:31:07 · answer #2 · answered by Eric G 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's different from wearing a crucifix because ... athetists don't wear pendants announcing that they're atheist.
Sorry. I don't even think there is such a product. If there is, I've no doubt it's not a fraction as popular as the crucifix.
Christians in general seem to have some advertising issue and feel they need to let everyone on the planet know they go to church every Sunday.
P.S. Do you know who first _said_ "God is dead"? Freidrich Wilhelm Nietzche, one of the most brilliant and widely read European philosophers. People need to get some post-secondary educations.
2006-12-21 18:15:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I have a friend who is a radio talk show host and he occassionally announces that he is an atheist. I think I react in a Christian way by letting him know that there is a God. Sometimes our "discussions" get rather heated, but sometimes I think I do some good. I'm yet to convince him he's wrong, and he's yet to convince me I'm wrong. And, yes, this is America and he has every right to be an atheist, and I have every right to be a Christian, and we each have the right to think the other one is wrong. Actually, we're doing pretty good here in America dealing with it. In other countries you would be killed for expressing a difference to the norm.
2006-12-21 18:20:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well I would just think to myself that it is a free country and he/she can wear what ever they may choose to wear. If they choose not to believe in god, then that is their choice and I will not push it on them nor judge them for it. It is not my job to judge them, nor do I have the right to do so. I have my beliefs and other people have theirs. Who am I to say that their beliefs are wrong? So my reaction would be, I would simply smile at them and say Hi!
2006-12-21 18:18:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What?! You are offended by people wearing crosses? Why?! If a colleague wore a chain with the word "atheist" I'd probably laugh - its true - i'd think he was being ironic. However, if it was a sincere belief and expression - I wouldn't think twice about it. What's wrong with you?!
2006-12-21 18:15:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
React? I wouldn't. It's not my place to judge. However I wonder how many Christians find themselves on their deathbed making the last minute decision to convert to atheism. Hmmm...
2006-12-21 19:03:53 · answer #7 · answered by region91footballer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I saw someone wearing an "atheist" chain, it wouldn't faze me in the slightest.
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2006-12-21 18:18:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Atheist dont need to follow any symbols or scriptures. Having said that they are free to wear what they want. Hence if an atheist declares that he is an atheist, we should accept that. I myself used to be an atheist, until 1 day I realised that I was God.
2006-12-21 18:15:49 · answer #9 · answered by Silver Bullet 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I don;t have a problem with it. He can wear anything that he want that isn't in poor taste or violating the laws in the work place.
2006-12-21 18:14:24 · answer #10 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋