2007-05-18 03:14:52 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You just described Atheists.
2007-05-18 03:16:52 · answer #1 · answered by S K 7 · 6⤊ 2⤋
In the Bible times, Samaritans were a society of people, not a religious group. So, if you are from Samaria and you are good, that would make you a "good Samaritan" right?
Excuse that sarcasm as it probably didn't answer your question.
You can be a good person and not be Christian. Sometimes there are Christians who are not good people. But being a good person wont get you into heaven, accepting Christ will. And if you truly follow him, goodness comes naturally.
2007-05-18 03:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by Brandi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. A "good Samaritan" is just an expression to describe someone doing a selfless act. The expression obviously comes from the Christian Bible.
But you can still perform selfless acts and be considered a good Samaritan, even if you're not a Christian.
2007-05-18 03:19:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The original "Good Samaritan" was not a Christian. Where's the confusion, and when did being good become the sole domain of any population? lol... Did you know that even a smile is charity?...it is if you're down... never had that experience?... and guess what - that comes from the Quran.
Take care and keep on keeping on...
2007-05-18 03:46:11 · answer #4 · answered by Sugar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because the Samaritans were actually enemies of the Jews, and looked down upon.
2007-05-18 03:21:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Samaritan in the parable was not a Christian. That should answer your question.
2007-05-18 03:21:04 · answer #6 · answered by Magic One 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Samaritan was not a Christian.He wasn't even a Jew.He was a mix of Jewish and other races the Assyrians brought into the land.
2007-05-18 03:19:03 · answer #7 · answered by AngelsFan 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A "good Samaritan" is just anyone who gives you help, but is the last person you would expect to offer help in the first place. It is independent of religion, race, or belief.
2007-05-18 03:17:53 · answer #8 · answered by Maverick 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Of course. Anyone can be a good Samaritan.
2007-05-18 03:17:47 · answer #9 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Certainly. In fact, the central message of the Parable of the Good Samaritan is that compassion should be for all people. As human beings, we should be willing to aid those in distress.
2007-05-18 03:18:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
umm..do you even understand the message of the parable about the good samaritan that Jesus said to his followers. go back and read Luke 10:25-37. if you don't want to pick up a Bible a suggest you vist this link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable_of_the_Good_Samaritan
it gives a good discription of this parable.
2007-05-18 03:55:24 · answer #11 · answered by bigroy_05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋