An atheist posted this as an answer to a question. Is it proof that they secretly believe in God? or proof that human beings can know right from wrong without a religious concept?
Bonus points for naming the source! (Not that I can give bonus points, but it the thought that counts)
2007-05-27 13:01:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I can name the source.
And I can conclusively say that I believe in no higher power. Caring about other people has nothing to do with being illogical.
2007-05-27 13:03:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 2⤋
Why do you want to make anyone's life a certain way anyway? At the end of the day, it's up to the individual as to what they make of their life. Events do happen that can radically change one's life... for good or bad... but it's up to that person to decide how s/he is going to handle it.
And speaking personally, I'm too busy caught up in my own life to even worry about making someone else miserable or happy.
I think the question posed has more to do with an inborne ability to know right from wrong, regardless of a religious disposition. I think it's an inherent trait in most animals. Think about the domesticated animals (like dogs & cats). Say your dog wees on your chair, you see him, and he runs off as soon as he sees you looking, he knows he's done wrong.
Anyway, I digress... You don't have to be religious to have morals.
2007-05-27 20:10:10 · answer #2 · answered by heavens.earth 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know some rather altruistic atheists. They're just "a law" unto themselves, I guess. When someone by nature does the things of the law of the Spirit without benefit of any professed belief in God, is that in itself proof that it is true of God when He said that He has put eternity into the hearts and minds of all people? If this is true, then are atheists by default showing a belief in God whether or not they admit to His existence or need of Him? Quite a paradox if you ask me.
2007-05-27 20:12:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Everyone has a conscious and can determine right from wrong. It doesn't matter If you are religious or not. There are good caring people out there regardless of their beliefs that want to help others.
2007-05-27 20:10:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's proof that we need no god to give us morals and that yes we do care about our fellow human beings and we care about the future of this earth.
2007-05-27 20:37:37 · answer #5 · answered by Stormilutionist Chasealogist 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is proof that a belief in God is not necessary to be a wonderful loving content human being.
There are so many. Red Queen is my first guess.
2007-05-27 20:11:44 · answer #6 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
VOR said it
you may be the source
god is the most misunderstood word/concept known
I think we should make other people's lives better because it also improves our own
2007-05-27 20:04:38 · answer #7 · answered by voice_of_reason 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow the great commission. Go and make disciples of all nations. Atheists are just people who haven't had the gospel presented clearly to them. Christianity is ALMOST impossible to deny if presented correctly.
2007-05-27 20:06:15 · answer #8 · answered by witness 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Athiests are affected by christiantiy more than they admit to.
Its like a wall where a cross hung for years,the cross was taken away but you can still see where the cross was because it protected the wall from dirt.
2007-05-27 20:26:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am not going to throw stupid, meaningless scripture at you. I will say that ultimately you are responsible for your own happiness only and if you want to help others that is your business.
2007-05-27 20:05:28 · answer #10 · answered by Progeny Rising 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋