If you became an atheist (just pretend, imagine, speculate, whatever) would you be in danger by your community, or how would your family and friends react?
What would change in your life?
2007-09-08 21:47:04 · 18 answers · asked by John Galt 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Christians would probably just go, "Ho hum, another soul lost to G-d" and carry on with their lives.
The Mohammedan would be found lying in a pool of blood with his family throwing candy around the neighborhood to celebrate the joyous event of slaughtering an "apostate" as Mohammed commanded.
Really tolerant religion, Islam . . . .
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2007-09-08 21:57:07 · answer #1 · answered by WittyWeasel™ 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have been an agnostic--can't imagine being an atheist. I was in no danger from anyone. My family didn't like it, but they continued to love me.
One day I saw things in a different light and returned to Christianity. Nobody pressured me or cajoled or bribed me. I just opened my eyes and realized that I cannot change. I will always be a Christian. My faith was weak for many years, but it is stronger now.
But I never had any negative response from anyone while I believed I didn't believe.
2007-09-10 03:07:23 · answer #2 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I lost my Faith in God, my ultimate trust in His Way, I would be in danger more by my own choices than I would be by my community. If I deteriorated so that I apostastized, I would probably walk away from the faith community. I would join the anti-faith community or remain in isolation. There, by my own choice, I would have joined those with no morality, and placed myself and my family in danger of being used in some scheme or being violated. If I became bitter and decided to join in some scheme, I would enrich myself by using the innocent, and then the justice of the true community, my family and my friends would be visited upon me and then rightfully so. To answer your question, what would change in my life? I am in peril of the wicked now, and am frequently in pain because of their provocations. However, I escape their plots because I follow the path pointed out to me by Christ. If I came to the place where I had to die because of them, I would lose my life but not the integrity of my soul. My soul, which is the very essence of my being, will escape damnation because it does not bear the weight of iniquities. Because of my integrity my family has love for me. If I lost that, I would lose all I possess and all that is worthwhile eternally, including the friendship of God, whom I love and adore. My family and my true friends would suffer the loss of me, and it is also true that because of their prayers I do not perish at times. God saves me from perils and tribulations. So I am thankful for them and their prayers continually. Those without family and friends should seek out the prayers of the true Church for their own safety.
2007-09-09 10:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by QueryJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my family would be devasted, but would keep trying to change my mind. Show me the truth and such I guess.
My friends wouldn't care
what would change, my outlook on life. Like now I try to be careful in everything I do, try to do the right thing always, because I know that there will be consequences and I will be questioned about what I did in this life.
-Muslim
2007-09-09 04:54:57 · answer #4 · answered by B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No i would not be in any danger at all. If i want to choose another faith or become an atheist its no ones business but my own. No one stopped me from becoming a Muslim and no one could stop me from leaving.
BUT of course i never would Islam is my choice and my path and i am very blessed to be on that path insha Allah.
2007-09-09 05:07:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically I'd be the odd one out. My whole family, our neighborhood and most of the country is christian. They'd probably try to convince me to return to God's fold. Not necessarily in danger, though.
2007-09-09 05:01:44 · answer #6 · answered by Thanatos 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't cause I have atheist friends. I wouldn't want to live in a community based on ones beliefs that they would feel threatened...
2007-09-09 05:04:25 · answer #7 · answered by htpanther 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not be in danger I know my mum would be upset and most of my friends shocked as Christianity is my life. my main aim is to serve God and spread the good news of Jesus.
2007-09-09 05:26:26 · answer #8 · answered by Mim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Christian family and friends would continue to pray for me, but my relationship wouldn't be effected. We have many atheist friends :)
2007-09-09 04:53:55 · answer #9 · answered by ozchristianguy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No not a chance. Nothing would change just me, i did not always believe and alot of my relatives are atheist.
2007-09-09 05:11:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋