Why? Some people even give up their beliefs and join another religions if the crisis is bad enough. Why must people scramble to a higher power just because their life is down hill for a bit? Isn't that… well... pathetic?
2007-02-24 06:09:48 · 9 answers · asked by honeyluvsyou2004 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's a reaction to fear. Not all of us remain calm in the face of danger. Don't put too much stock into it, though. I know a lot of people who are steadfast believers and non-believer no matter what the situation. We can't ALL be weak in the knees and in our convictions.
2007-02-24 06:12:43 · answer #1 · answered by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it shows that we humans have a need, or least a desire, for a powerful being who can care for us and help us when we need it. It's an honest emotional response to seek help when we need help, and who better to turn to than an all-powerful deity?
I don't find that pathetic, but it would be pretty pathetic if we turn to such an entity for help, and then turn away when we feel like we don't need such an entity anymore. I mean, if nothing else, a relationship with a higher power can keep us from freaking out when we have a crisis... I'm not sure any religions can promise that nothing bad will ever happen, but I know at least Christianity promises comfort and strength when we have a crisis, and of course, guidance to help us avoid crisises. I can just imagine God saying, "I could have helped you with that a year ago if you'd asked me then..." :)
2007-02-24 06:20:22 · answer #2 · answered by Emily D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During a crisis is when religion is most needed, isn't it? Don't know why though a crisis would cause someone to change religions. Don't know about being pathetic either but it is interesting.
2007-02-24 06:26:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Any atheists I know who have had a difficult point never fell on the crutch of religion.
Any anyway, it's less likely to happen. Atheists think and take responsibility for our actions. By thinking and working, we usually don't end up in such a mess to begin with.
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2007-02-24 06:37:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Happy Sabbath.
I do very much agree w/ u. Also, it's sad when God is forgotten after things calm down. Take care.
2007-02-24 06:16:46 · answer #5 · answered by karaokecatlady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when we lose all control (or, maybe to put it more as it is, when we realise we have no control whatsoever) people appeal to an external higher power sometimes.
2007-02-24 06:13:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Extremely pathetic.
It shows weakness of character.
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2007-02-24 06:14:22 · answer #7 · answered by Chickyn in a Handbasket 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
and very human.
2007-02-24 06:14:32 · answer #8 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
even a 'crisis of faith?'
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/buddhism......
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/satan.........
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/religion......
http://www.godandscience.org/apologetics...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/bible.........
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/moral_code#...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/god...........
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/fanatic...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/zealot...
2007-02-28 03:54:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋