At least, that's how it seems on here.
How many questions do you see from theists asking what "reward" there is for being athiest, or what "satisfaction" do atheists get?
I think that's very telling...
2007-01-04 02:11:47 · 8 answers · asked by Samurai Jack 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Stronzo,
well...this is a discussion site.
as for the question mark at the end, you may not have noticed that you don' t have a choice. no matter what you type in the subject line, Yahoo puts a question mark there.
Hope that doesn't put you off too much.
2007-01-04 02:18:51 · update #1
BINGO, give that samurai a cookie
2007-01-04 02:13:22 · answer #1 · answered by Sean 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The search for truth is rewarding in itself; the only atheists I take exception to are the ones who are already convinced that God doesn't exist, since, in the absence of conclusive evidence one way or another, the question remains open and the search for truth continues. I am not saying that atheists should accept God without proof; I am saying that they should not promulgate a falsehood by claiming to know absolutely that God does NOT exist, as this would violate their own rules of evidence.
I don't really call myself an atheist or a theist; I suppose agnostic is closer to a description of my viewpoint. I certainly don't discount the scientific method for finding truth, but I think that dogma and rigid patterns of thought exist in other places than just the religious thinkers. It is dangerous to become rulebound and inflexible in any arena of thought.
P.S. The thought occurs to me that maybe I haven't answered this question directly, but my idea is that it is self-evident that atheists thrive on the search for truth; that is their "reward," at least in theory. In theory also, a Christian or other theist should not be looking for the "reward" at the end of it all as if it were a prize given for good behavior. One does not buy one's way into Heaven. That goes against the selflessness preached by most religions; but I've never known humans to be particularly selfless. The reward for theists should be similar to that for atheists, the search for truth, complemented by the striving to be Godlike or Christlike or Buddhalike or Mohammedlike, etc.
2007-01-04 02:22:04 · answer #2 · answered by Black Dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I's say Theists want all the answers to life answered NOW, fictional or not. It makes the uncertainty of life and insignificance of individuality seem easier to deal with.
Atheists are not emotionally infantile and don't need all the answers. It's called growing up emotionally, and accepting the world and life as it is..
2007-01-04 02:14:30 · answer #3 · answered by janesweetjane 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Atheist are looking for satisfaction now, since they do not believe in a latter life.
2007-01-04 02:19:36 · answer #4 · answered by tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love quoting Machiavelli regarding religionists.
2007-01-04 02:15:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Agreed.
Theists have made fun of my beliefs by saying, "Oh, *that* sounds very comforting!"
If I wanted comfort, I'd carry a blanket around like Linus.
I want truth.
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2007-01-04 02:14:20 · answer #6 · answered by Chickyn in a Handbasket 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
If atheist want truth they should look to Jesus because He is the truth. All else does not matter.
2007-01-04 02:20:06 · answer #7 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
What's even more telling is those who preach their opinion, hidden in a question....
2007-01-04 02:16:08 · answer #8 · answered by stronzo5785 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋