2007-07-03 19:58:41 · 18 answers · asked by Dark Angel 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What? You mean would I lie to a religious crusader who has a sword to my throat demanding I believe in god?
Sure I would. Then soon as he has his back turned I'd grab my gun. ;)
2007-07-03 20:01:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 11⤊ 0⤋
I can see no point in martyrdom. I don't believe in anything so I can't deny a belief but I'll happily fake a belief if necessary. What does it matter? There are no gods to get upset anyway.
2007-07-03 20:06:40 · answer #2 · answered by tentofield 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turn this around--Christians, would you deny what you believe to save your life? There's your answer!
2007-07-03 20:01:42 · answer #3 · answered by Native Spirit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you could be more specific in your question. What do all atheist believe that could endanger their lives?
The only common denomination amongst all atheists are their disbelieves for imaginary supreme master.
2007-07-03 20:02:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No... not my life. I would deny what I believe (or don't believe, as they case may be) to save my son's life, but not my own. I will die for what I believe, but I wouldn't sacrifice my son for it.
2007-07-03 20:10:19 · answer #5 · answered by Rogue Scrapbooker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh im a top notch liar from all my years decieving everyone, i've even developed a formula, but recently ive decided the truth feels better in retrospect the guilt adds up over time and forms a nasty burden
2007-07-03 20:12:04 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan, Atheati Magus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the situation ... if it was in front of like the whole world ... or a hella lot of ppl than i would speak the truth ... but in most circumstances i wuld lie to save my life
2007-07-03 20:09:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you saying, "Would I die rather than say I believe in God if someone was going to kill me if I didn't." Hell yeah! Then once I got away I'd be like, "HAHA JUST KIDDING!" Dieing just to just not say that would be stupid. If it was something else, like protecting someone else from death or living myself, then I'd protect them. It's totally not the same thing.
2007-07-03 20:14:51 · answer #8 · answered by Marzo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If self defense is justifiable homicide I think it is clear to say their is justification for lying under the duress you speak of .
I've got enough integrity to balance the scales of morality and justice for the greater good.
2007-07-03 20:03:58 · answer #9 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, I'd lie and say I'm something I'm not if it'll save my life. I'm not a moron, and I don't have some God to impress.
2007-07-03 20:05:20 · answer #10 · answered by Abby C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course I would. I don't care what someone else thinks I believe in, especially if they are threatening my life!
2007-07-03 20:05:43 · answer #11 · answered by ? 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋