To athiests?

Question

If a Christian came to your door beaten and hungry and cold , would you let him in or turn him away? Please don't be rude. Just curious

Answer 1

As an atheist, I would always try to help someone when they are down. I deal with christians everyday in law enforcement. Or, I assume I do, I don't ask. The notion that atheist hate christians is very wrong. Atehists don't hate anyone, per se, we just get tired of being preached to by those who do beleive.

There is a very big misconception that since atheists don't believe in some form of a higher power, that they are not good people. I have been a atheist since I can remember. I have never broken the law, been to jail, experimented with drugs, etc. You can live a good life. I do it because it is the right thing to do. Not because I wonder if there is a god out there watching and judging me on the deeds that I do.

Answer 2

More than likely I wouldn't let anyone who showed up at my door into my house since I'm a girl living alone. But if somehow I knew said person had no evil intents then sure no problem. The same if they are Muslim, Buddhist or Satanist. Then I'd call the cops since the person just got beaten and let them call a friend for a ride home or to the police station/hospital.

Answer 3

There is this belief that just because someone is religious that they are inherently good.

Actions speak louder than words. Therefore, If I can assess they will do my me or my family no harm, I will let a Christian, a Muslim, a Catholic, a Mormon, a Hindu or any bloody religion there is on the face of this earth into my home in order to help them recover.

You don't have to believe in God to be kind to someone because there is an altruism that has existed within species of animals throughout time without human intelligence.

It's just that we are burdened with the knowledge of death, just like the elephant who feels bones and cries about it for long periods of time with their family member before the heard moves on.

The distinct difference, is that our evolutionary consciousness has created an awareness located in highly developed frontal lobe of the brain. There, is where we have the ability to deceive and deceive ourselves by creating that which we see fit to survive.

So, which would you pick... the belief that you have eternal life or total nothingness? If you say, eternal life, the answer is simple.

You are afraid to die.

Because I believe there is nothingness, which is what the Universe is comprised of, the nothingness.

Therefore, I do whatever I can to make life count by being unselfish in this world and make it a better place for future generations... not for the selfish belief that I get my ticket to heaven.

Answer 4

If anybody came to my door in such a state, I would try to take care of them, call an ambulance, and wait with them whilst the ambulance arrived.

I used this question in Germany as a back packer once, I was young, and turned up at a small Monastery in the Bavarian Alps in the late afternoon, asking if they had rooms available. and the rude monk who answered the door said, no and was about to slam the door, when I said, but suppose I was Christ asking for a room.

I only said it out of fun, as he was so rude, but he said wait, rushed off and came back with five marks, shoved it into my hand and slammed the door.

Answer 5

Yes absolutly. Just because I don't believe in god means I am inhumane. I have had tons of Christian friends. I have donated to Christian organizations who help children and stuff. Why would I not help my fellow man. Just because I choose to have the goodness in me come from within me instead of a mythical being doesn't mean I am a bad person. Also, I would help a Jew, a Hindu, a Muslim, a Buddihist, and any other who needed help. Secondly, how would I even know he was a Christian. In fact, I wouldn't even think to ask. Why would I. I just see the person who needs help.

Answer 6

There are kind hearted and cruel atheists, just like there are good and bad Christians. Just like Christians, some would turn the person away and some would let him in.

If I may suggest without the intent of being rude in the least, go out into the world and meet people, all kinds of people from different walks of life. I believe you will find many interesting people.

Even if you only associate with Christians, you will find good ones, bad ones and all shades in between.

Good luck!

Answer 7

Of course. What a ridiculous question. If any person of any kind or color or religion came to my door beaten and hungry and cold, I would help him/her immediately.

Answer 8

If anyone, of any race, color or creed came to my door beaten, hungry and cold, I would not let him in. That's just common sense!

I would, however, offer to call someone for him, or call the ambulance to take him to the hospital.

Oh yeah, I'm an atheist. But I'm no dumb**. How stupid do you have to be to let someone you don't know into your house? They could be a pervert, murderer, child molester, etc.

Answer 9

I agree with Herding. I would offer help, but I would never let a stranger in my home. That's just downright dangerous these days. But I would do my best to get help regardless of race, sex, or religious orientation. And or sexual orientation. I may be an atheist but I do have feelings for my fellow human beings.

Answer 10

Seeing as I'm on the same street as Four Churches, Two shelterss and a Nursing Home, I'd seriously wonder why this person chose to come to me instead. And seeing as I live in a rough area, I don't invite any strangers into my house. But I'd assist him to getting the help he needed.

p.s. It's Atheist, not "Athiest".