What do you think of this quote?? ::Only the weak believe in god::?

Question

If you think about it, believing in a god is like taking the easy way out. Life is better if you have some one that you can always talk to. Its easier to tell your self that when you die you get to go to a beautiful place, rather then telling your self that life is just over and done with... And if you get what you pray for, you're filled with faith, and you feel that there might just really be some powerful spirit out there that is helping you along your way.
But when you dont believe in any type of god, Life seams to be a bit more challenging. You dont always have some one to talk to, and you feel like your alone alot more then some one who believes in a god.
So now you would ask your self...
Why doesnt everyone just believe in a god?
Well, what if not everyone can lie to themselves?

So wouldnt that mean that it would take a really strong person to be an atheist??

::any extra comments are welcome:: <3

Answer 1

Couldn't agree more.

Answer 2

Weak is not the word that comes to mind when I think of Jesus. He radically changed the world around Him. Does that sound weak and easy to you? Effortless seems like a better description. that is what it is like when we do the right thing. Think about it. How much of our time and effort is wasted having to undo or redo things that weren't done right in the first place? Our human strength may very well be overrated and not very effective for things like recovering from grief or guilt. these two things have wrecked many lives. Have you ever tried to imagine living one whole day without worry, guilt, or regret? Let me know how easy that is tough guy.

Answer 3

It would take a pretty strong person to live without gravity, too, always having to hold onto things to keep from bouncing off into space. What's your point?

If God were as you describe, I suppose you'd be right that just the weak would believe. Many believers, however, understand that God has work for them to do, work that isn't easy or convenient, work that involves recognizing just how messed up and selfish we are and trying to improve.

Anyone who's ever tried to diet or give up biting their nails or do any of the other things that self-help books are supposed to get you to do knows that changing yourself is the hardest thing there is. Believing in God--one who's more than a celestial Santa Claus--is hard and not for the weak at all.

Answer 4

Fear believes -- courage doubts. Fear falls upon the earth and prays -- courage stands erect and thinks. Fear is barbarism -- courage is civilization. Fear believes in witchcraft, in devils and in ghosts. Fear is religion, courage is science.
— Robert G. Ingersoll

Nothing is more difficult and nothing requires more character than to find oneself in open opposition to one's time (and those one loves) and to say loudly: NO!
— Kurt Tucholsky, (1890-1935)

The world would be astonished if it new how great a proportion of its brightest ornaments, of those most distinguished even in popular estimation for wisdom and virtue, are complete skeptics in religion.
— John Stuart Mill, (1806-1873)

In every age some thinker, some doubter, some investigator, some hater of hypocrisy, some despiser of sham, some brave lover of the right, has gladly, proudly and heroically braved the ignorant fury of superstition for the sake of man and truth. These divine men were generally torn in pieces by the worshipers of the gods. Socrates was poisoned because he lacked reverence for some of the deities. Christ was crucified by a religious rabble for the crime of blasphemy. Nothing is more gratifying to a religionist than to destroy his enemies at the command of God. Religious persecution springs from a due admixture of love towards God and hatred towards man.
— Robert G. Ingersoll,

Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear.
— Thomas Jefferson

There is something feeble and a little contemptible about a man who cannot face the perils of life without the help of comfortable myths. Almost inevitably some part of him is aware that they are myths and that he believes them only because they are comforting. But he dares not face this thought! Moreover, since he is aware, however dimly, that his opinions are not rational, he becomes furious when they are disputed.
— Bertrand Russell

Man is a marvelous curiosity...he thinks he is the Creator's pet...he even believes the Creator loves him; has passion for him; sits up nights to admire him; yes and watch over him and keep him out of trouble. He prays to him and thinks he listens. Isn't it a quaint idea."
– Mark Twain

Illusions die hard and it is painful to yield to the insight that a grown-up can be no man's disciple.
— Sheldon B. Kopp

Religion is something left over from the infancy of our intelligence, it will fade away as we adopt reason and science as our guidelines.
— Bertrand Russell

I do not believe that religion has been a force for good.... I regard it as belonging to the infancy of reason.
— Bertrand Russell

Answer 5

I can explain in my way.

Human reason is capable of attaining certain truths all by itself, yet there are many obstacles that keeps human reason from effectively using this to understand our relationship with God.

As a Christian, I believe the relationship between God and man transcends the visible order of things. And if it is translated into, and influences human action. It requires some self-surrender. (Very hard to do).

Humans are hampered in attaining such truths because of the impact of our senses and imagination, but also because of our disordered priorities. So it is easy to persuade ourselves that what we would not like to be true is false, or at least doubtful.

Peace

Answer 6

Everybody is weak. Little meat men staggering around on a little mud ball in a big universe for a short time, then rotting in the dirt (unless someone burns them up or a fish eats them.)
Everyone is weak.
Some have the sense to know it.

Answer 7

As an Atheist, I think you appreciate the now much more; you value your tangible relationships much more. For a REAL Christian, I think it's very hard because you give up so much, but for most Christians it does seem like the easy way out.

Answer 8

perception might be the problem--living by Gods rules--or making the rules as you go. God is specific as to what he will tolerate. An Atheist does--"Thar which is right in his own eyes"--thus he becomes his own God and is responsible to no one. Faith is not a weakness--Lack of faith is self-judgment.

Answer 9

Psa 14:1 .... The fool hath said in his heart: There is no God. They are corrupt, and are become abominable in their ways: there is none that doth good, no not one.

Answer 10

i do believe the idea of god is a man made thing made to soften reality for mankind and people have forgotten god is their own creation

Proud disbeliever in
Santa Clause
Giant talking chickens
zombies
God
the easter bunny
supernatural beings
and ghosts

Answer 11

No because you have to try and live up to a higher standard. Anybody can live the way they want if they do not feel that they have to be accountable for their actions. It takes someone strong to put their wants and desires aside to follow God and obey his commands.