On the Paul Finebaughm show, a caller alleged that Alabama football coach Nick Saben's atheism is unquestioned. That issue was entertained, but not taken seriously on this forum. Some are asking whether it matters. Of course it matters. We cannot have a religious litmus test for staff at public universities, but Athletic Director Mal Moore should want not only a winning coach but also someone who will be a good moral influence upon college students. Very little is more important in this life than a strong moral compass. Those who deny the existence of God also reject the author of truth. Rejecting God leads to the rejection of moral truth so evident in our perverse society. I'm thrilled about Nick Saben go to the Tide, but I would love to hear conclusively that the atheism rumor is untrue. It does matter because he stands to have such a strong influence on students. As for those of you deny God's existence, God doesn't believe in athiests (Romans 1).
2007-02-07 03:13:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
The idea that Saban or any one else will burn in Hell is heartbreaking. If someone trusts Christ as Savior, such demise is unnecessary. I say that we cannot have a litmus test because I know that such a test would not hold up in the courts. But I would hope that Mal Moore would have the sense quietly to keep such influences out of the coach’s office. Nick Saban has the legal right to believe whatever he wants, but I hate to see an atheist in an influential position with students. Doubtlessly, universities are full of them. Like it or not, morals are determined absolutely by God. Any system of ethics based solely upon human reason will at some point degrade. God and His Word (the Bible) are the only immutable and reliable foundation for unfailing ethics. Any system of ethics founded in human reason is infected by a natural propensity to sin. This view is not arrogance but ultimate faith in God’s absolute truth.
2007-02-07 09:12:17 · update #1
It shouldn't matter what his beliefs are. This is America. If he wants to be a dumbass that's his right.
2007-02-07 03:17:00 · answer #1 · answered by Dusty 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
You can't assume that because somebody doesn't believe in god they have no moral compass and you can't use a sledgehammer to beat religion into peoples heads.
Its also funny that you mention Romans because even after inventing the god you believe in they still had problems in their society. The problems they had back then and the problems our society has now are human problems that arise from a million different things. One of thoughts things is ignorance and the question you asked is loaded with it.
religious Faith and the philosophy it teaches has gotten the human race very far and united the planet but, it has an ugly side as well.
2007-02-07 03:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by javlin_101 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
So all Buddhists are without a moral compass? All Hindus? All ethical agnostics and atheists? Please....."We cannot have a religious litmus test for staff at public universities." YOUR WORDS.
2007-02-07 03:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by Philip Kiriakis 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You say...
"Rejecting God leads to the rejection of moral truth"
sounds good but is not true. Atheists can be just as moral as believers, and there are a whole lot of people going to church who have lousy morals.
2007-02-07 03:19:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I think it is mainly a big deal because we are down here in the "bible belt" of the country. I agree with you. Being a Christian myself I would want my kid going to a christian coach. I hope he comes to the Lord if the rumor is true. That is where happiness is. Not 5 million a year. That softens the blow a little though.
2007-02-07 03:48:31 · answer #5 · answered by juicetke 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Just because you don't believe in God, means that you have no morals? That is the conclusion you are coming to.
Glad God doesn't believe in athiests, because athiests don't believe in God. Get off your high horse.
2007-02-07 03:22:30 · answer #6 · answered by miketorse 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
It matters because Nick Saban will burn in hell.
2007-02-07 03:31:33 · answer #7 · answered by hamthugger 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Funny, I always thought you have religious freedom in the US, and that discrimination based on religion was not allowed. It seems I have to correct my views on your country.
2007-02-07 03:23:37 · answer #8 · answered by NaturalBornKieler 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋