2007-03-08 06:27:52 · 27 answers · asked by ? 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because when a person is faced with the contemplation of eternity they suddenly come to the realization that, all of their protestations to the contrary, there is a Supreme Being out there who is concerned for where they will spend eternity. It is at this time, sinful man comes to grips with his mortality and wants to insure his eternal being. It becomes the time to choose between Heaven and Hell and no matter what someone may say, no one wants to spend eternity in Hell.
2007-03-08 06:34:13 · answer #1 · answered by docholiday 2 · 4⤊ 4⤋
That's a load of crap. Just in my immediate family there have been 4 - 2 in WWII (including my Dad) and my brother and myself in Vietnam. He was a Marine, but I could write so I ended up in the Army infantry. Anyone who wants to exchange DD214s with me only has to give me a fax number.
I also knew a few others in the 9th Division. Forr those who think all last words are "Jesus save me!" on the battlefield, let me tell them that as often as not the last words are "Oh sh*t!!"
And I'm sure some of the other vets on here have already sent you to the sites that represent the non-holy fighters.
In short ... give it a rest!
2007-03-08 14:54:05 · answer #2 · answered by JAT 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure how to put this, but I have never been on a battlefield or in a lifeboat. I am very confident that I would not ask at that time "Are there any Atheists?". Either situation would lead me to duck, or swim, and not die!
2007-03-08 14:34:02 · answer #3 · answered by stormzsecret 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
That is total crap. Look up the organization fighting against that ignorant statement. It is made up of Veterans and is called(quite sensibly) Atheists in Foxholes.
That whole "There are no atheists in foxholes thing was from a phrase used by a journalist writing war reports for a Christian magazine. Generals have been sued for repeating it. It is very insulting.
Now tell me why there are no atheists on death row!
2007-03-08 14:35:25 · answer #4 · answered by U-98 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
A year in Vietnam seeing EVERYONE who was dying or near death cry out for Christ or God, tells me that this is a apparently valid assumption. I have no empirical data, other than what I personally observed for my statement. Then again, I have no data refuting my observations.
I could be that at their last gasps of life, the Holy Spirit that has been speaking to them their entire lives is finally heard and answered.
2007-03-08 14:40:04 · answer #5 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The owl and the pussycat were in the boat, and i know for a fact wise old owly is an atheist. Can't help with battlefield.
2007-03-08 14:38:28 · answer #6 · answered by Andy B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's a very general comment.
The reason they say that is because they (whoever they are) say that when in a life and death situation people tend to find god quickly.
I've been in a life and death situation, and I still don't believe.
My brother has served two tours in Iraq and he's still an Atheist.
My father died when he was 42 in the hospital...and he died an Atheist.
2007-03-08 14:31:45 · answer #7 · answered by photogrl262000 5 · 5⤊ 2⤋
My husband was for 20+ years a Navy fighter pilot, Top Gun, plenty of combat and that was his experience, yes. I don't think he ever asked why. Pretty obvious I guess.
I'm betting most of your anwers are coming from people who have never been in that position.
2007-03-08 14:33:54 · answer #8 · answered by cmw 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
That's a myth- there are only realists on a battlefield and as a former soldier I'd rather not have a bible thumping crank next to me in a foxhole. My gun would always be pointed in his direction.
2007-03-08 14:32:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
battlefield - they see the stupidity of war so they aren't there to begin with.
lifeboat - they see the stupidity of going on faulty cruise ships, so they take an airplane in stead. it's a lot faster...
2007-03-08 14:37:52 · answer #10 · answered by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋