Atheist only...?

Question

Who do you turn to when life all the sudden gets to deep , I have my Lord to help me get through it.. What do you do???
Honest answers Please...

I would like to say thanks to the people that just answered the question, I respect your answers, to the ones that had no answers, only a joke, I guess you just answered to get 2 points

Answer 1

I think we all do the same thing when life of a sudden gets 'too deep' - we lean on our support system for strength and encouragement. For some, that support system consists of God, for some its family, for some its close friends, and for others it could be a pet, a hobby, even work.

There really isn't such a big difference between atheists, religious believers and anyone else in this instance, its just a matter of what we call the components of that support system, and how we construct it throughout life.

Answer 2

I think an honest Atheist is one struggling to define "God" as opposed to one who has a belief they know "God"; there is nothing wrong with Atheism as it is honesty as it's best.

However, I'm sure there are those Atheist who will say "God" does not exist.

The true question is not about existence, but definition; how can one argue the validity of any subject unless we Know what the matter is?

While religions "spread the word" of their beliefs, they have Done Little to Discover, truly, "what God is" or that very Concept. Religions have indoctrinated followers with "Churches", Preachers, and other forms of religious conditioning while leaving the individuals personal discovery out of the loop.

"My Lord" is a clear reference to Christian beliefs; with All the religions defining and "re-defining" "God"; Atheisim is the one Honest Approach as they claim "I don't know or I don't believe. Athiest Do Not claim ownership of "God" as religions do and for this they should get credit for that original idea alone.

Answer 3

you have some serious problems if you admit to the world that you get through life with the help of your imaginary friend. If you lived in a bubble, I would understand more as to how you could say that. however, there are multiple points that have been made right here on yahoo answers that should get some of you to START thinking. I just don't get it.

anyway, to answer your question. I do whatever makes me happy. has nothing to do with religion or god.

Answer 4

I reach deep into myself and gather my own strength. I've amazed myself with my resilience, sometimes. I think we're all capable of handling things for ourselves, if we reach down deep enough.

By the way, an answerer above wrote this, "Most atheists live in desperation,". That answerer knows nothing about me. He's the type of person who will receive rude answers from me, and probably other atheists.

Answer 5

Who do I turn to? Myself. If I feel like I can't handle it, I take a moment for myself so I can gather my strength, and keep going. There is nothing else to do.

Usually a breather is all I require. I've also found that if I cut myself some slack, the world will too. And that I am amazingly strong.

I know a secret... life can't beat you. It can get deep, it can scare the crap out of you, but it can't beat you. You can only lose by forfeit, by your own willing choice. And I am waaay too stubborn to let that happen. I'll keep going out of sheer spite if I have to (but I haven't had to, I have lots of people who love me).

Answer 6

Work through it with the realization that what I'm going through, others have already gone through.

Life is an adventure, and all experiences, good and bad, add to it.

We all have many ways of coping with adversity. When my wife came down with cancer and died, for example, I dealt with it in various ways. I noticed that I became fairly philosophic about life. I started thinking about the nature of life and how we should enjoy what life we have while we have it. I also enjoyed the company of friends and family. One of my hobbies is driving. I like to just go out and drive for long periods, taking in the scenery. I find it to be a type of meditation. While she was sick and after her death, I would find peace in just taking in the world. It reminded me to take in life and enjoy, not only where we are going, but where we are now.

Answer 7

Myself.

I am my own redeemer. I am the one who ultimately pulls myself out of the occasional messes in life, tries my best to learn from my mistakes, and to learn how to best avoid future trouble. And don't presume that the only reason I'm an atheist is because I haven't reached a moment that was desperate enough.

Life has its ups and downs, like a roller coaster. You just have to grab the handles, look forward, and enjoy the ride while it lasts.

Answer 8

I seek advice from those wiser than me, those with more life experience such as my parents, my grandfather, my older brother, or someone that I know has experienced a similar problem. i was a christian for 22 years and never one had prayer answered (and I know there is a correct what to pray, through Jesus, and I never prayed for selfish things for me) so I kind of figured that God doesn't want to hear me, and as I never ever got any comfort or help from him then I turned to physical people as they can hug you to comfort you, and physically be there to support you.

Answer 9

I usually turn to myself....if things go wrong in my life I have only myself to blame...same with good things...I work hard for what I have in my life, for my accomplishments, my education, etc...and I also have family and friends who love me and I love them...they are always there for me if I need a shoulder to lean on....real friends are so much better than imaginary beings....

Answer 10

you say you "turn to god". i think that "interaction" is entirely within your brain. I don't mean this to be rude, but what I think you actually do is turn inward and generate your own positive spin based on what your impression of a god-like role model would have you do. this is the interpretation of a theist's relationship with god to an atheist (me).