Why or why not?
2007-03-01 05:25:10 · 15 answers · asked by super Bobo 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, he would likely remind you to send a postcard from wherever you think you are going. He will accept whatever comes back from any of the three options as proof that you were right
the 3 options being heaven, hell or nowhere
We just love tormenting the heavily drugged terminally ill.
fnord
2007-03-01 05:32:43 · answer #1 · answered by U-98 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You don't kick someone when they're down. Everyone lives their life according to some analogous myth, even an atheist. It doesn't have to include a god, but it helps us explain the complex and otherwise overwhelming world we encounter. Our assumptions filter the experience and give life "meaning". So when someone is dying, it's inappropriate to try and "re-educate" them to another point of view. What's to prove yours is any more valid? At best, you would throw the poor victim into a worry of doubt and despair. Only a heartless person would try to manage a deathbed "conversion".
The only exception is when the "conversion" is to ease the person's worries. If a dying person is certain of going to hell or something equally terrible, reassuring them that they are mistaken is okay.
2007-03-01 17:53:47 · answer #2 · answered by skepsis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you ask me to? Would you take the conversation to religion?
If so, yes.
I'd prefer to spend your last few moments on Earth on more worthwhile topics, personally. Making sure your will is written, asking you about the funniest, saddest, and most memorable memories, trying to learn as much about you as I can while I can.
2007-03-01 13:30:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't.
You would have obviously already wasted your life. What would be the point in having only a few hours or days of lucidity after a life of will-full ignorance?
2007-03-01 13:32:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The only thing most atheists want to do is keep Religion out of their lives. What role it plays in YOUR life is your business.
2007-03-01 13:29:50 · answer #5 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
They may but the question is will you allow them to unconvert you? If you would why make it to your death bed to dye and go to hell?
2007-03-01 13:34:08 · answer #6 · answered by blesshisname2005 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's unlikely.
Why? Because atheists are humans, and I think to do so would be pretty cold-hearted.
2007-03-01 13:29:38 · answer #7 · answered by N 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, for the sake of human dignity and respect.
2007-03-01 13:38:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope... what would be the point? By the time were dying, what we believe makes no difference, and what *is* is...
It is how we live that makes all the difference....
2007-03-01 13:29:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
They have better things to do with their time.
Such as finding a cure to save your life.
2007-03-01 13:28:44 · answer #10 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋