2007-07-06 17:17:26 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This guy answers this common question way better than I ever could!!!
“Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear”
- Thomas Jefferson
2007-07-06 17:20:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Well I'm an agnostic, but probably just as doomed in a Christian world view scenario so guess I can answer....basically if I died and it turned out there was a god, I would have trouble seeing myself being cast into some pit of fire or whatever simply because I didn't believe in something that I never saw, felt, heard, etc. If I'm going to hell because of not believing this being, all the while trying to live my life as best I can even with my shortcomings, then I believe the order of the universe is definitely out of whack.
BTW, you might want to know that this is Pascal's Wager, and is asked about every hour around here? I answered yours because you are much more polite than the usual asker.
2007-07-07 00:27:36 · answer #2 · answered by scottr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not atheist, but if I found out I was wrong I guess I'd be kinda mad at myself. Then I'd weigh whether or not I have a chance to convert, like say, if I still had a long life ahead or if I was facing immediate death in the apocalypse. That is, if I wanted to.
"Could you hold off the rapture for just a second Jesus? I'm gonna skim through this bible. Do I have time to get my first communion?"
2007-07-07 00:24:46 · answer #3 · answered by Katie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm absolutely certain that there are no "athiests." I have attempted to find the word in numerous reputable dictionaries and have not met with success.
I think, though, that if I were going to criticize someone's beliefs, I'd take the time to spell the belief correctly, otherwise, I might look like a complete ignoramus and shouldn't be at all surprised if people don't take me seriously.
2007-07-07 00:21:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
If it turns out that you are right and I am wrong we will be in two different places. You will be sitting on a cloud playing a harp looking serene.
I'll be stripping off my clothes and get naked with all the other sinners where the climate is rather toasty.
2007-07-07 00:34:40 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say "oops"
On a more serious note, until I'm proven wrong, I will stick to my lack of belief in a God. Of course the argument can go both ways, though I tend to base my decision on logic, not faith.
2007-07-07 00:22:28 · answer #6 · answered by Leila G 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, I guess I picked the wrong door again, Monte!
What do you say to yourself if you've picked the wrong God and in fact Krishna is pissed with you?
And this question calls for another drink!
^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^
2007-07-07 00:26:40 · answer #7 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Unlikely, but if some proof were to be obtained, I'd happily accept it. Atheists proceed on the basis of evidence; personal opinions are taboo.
2007-07-07 00:22:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey everyone - I am going on a beer run. This question has come up so many times today, the R&S fridge is empty - well there is a TAB in there.
Be right back!
2007-07-07 00:20:33 · answer #9 · answered by yarn whore 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps the same thing as you would say when you find yourself wrong.
2007-07-07 00:39:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋