Superstition, in the long run, isn't really helpful.
But, does that mean that atheists should be trying to guide and teach the god-believers? It seems kinda cruel to just forget about them and not at least try to teach them.
2007-10-02 17:04:42 · 24 answers · asked by ? 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
rlrose - I know. You can't drag people kicking and screaming into the light. Either they'll walk there by themselves or not. We can just try to lead the way.
2007-10-02 17:09:11 · update #1
You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.
2007-10-02 17:08:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I disagree with you. Superstition CAN be helpful. Unless it rules your life to the point where you don't go outside on Friday the 13th, it's certainly not hurting anything. If it makes people feel better, why not let them feel better? It's when they start pushing it on me that makes me angry. Study after study has proven that prayer helps people heal quicker when they're in the hospital. Now *I* know it's mind over matter, but it really does help those who believe. Why knock it if it works for them?
2007-10-03 00:28:52 · answer #2 · answered by _scarlet_begonia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that nobody should force upon there own beliefs upon somebody else. They will have to want it. I personally believe that atheists are the same as christians. NOT IN THE RELIGION facts -- BUT the fact that both sides BELIEVE in something. Without hope in this world, without having that extra something, our lives would be miserable. Thats a fact.
2007-10-03 00:11:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have nothing against religion itself, so there is no need for me to "teach" anyone anything.
It's not up to me to decide what someone should or should not believe, just like I don't accept the notion that someone has the right to chose what I should believe.
People need to find their own path in life, they just need to respect others along the way.
2007-10-03 00:12:48 · answer #4 · answered by Stedway 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As Christopher Hitchens puts it, far be it much more eloquently than I, the problem with religion is its need to spread to everyone. My neighbor can be a jew, catholic, muslim, whatever as long as he practices in his house and doesn't try to convert me and my family.
Forcing a religion on someone just breeds contempt for that religion. The same thing applies to living a secular lifestyle.
2007-10-03 00:10:42 · answer #5 · answered by Chris 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God believers ain't so bad. Look at George B and Osoma. Peace and love is the only things they care about...just because they gotta' break a few heads open to achieve it...so what?
2007-10-03 00:15:20 · answer #6 · answered by charlie the 2na 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is the same mentality that bothers me when religous people try to "teach" me out of my heathen ways and save my eternal soul. Don't worry about them. They'll figure it out in the end.
2007-10-03 00:09:19 · answer #7 · answered by theGODwatcher_ 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Does it irritate you when Christians try to force their faith on you? When they're so closed minded and completely irrational that it seems almost incomprehensible that anyone would even think like that? and still they're convinced that they're right, and you're wrong?
Well I'm sure it would be hypocritical for you to try to force your beliefs on them then. I think it's fine for everyone to have their opinions and to believe what they want to. and it's okay to share your believes and opinions. that gives others a new perspective to consider. but its not okay to try to force your beliefs on others.
your question sounds almost sarcastic, disdainful and condescending... so it doesn't seem like you have the "god-believer's" best interests in mind. so you should just respect their beliefs and kindly ask them to do the same of yours.
2007-10-03 00:12:15 · answer #8 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am an atheist and I feel I should counteract the negativism and lies that are spread about atheists and atheism by some christians.
Other than that, everyone has to find their own path in life. Live and let live, unless they try and prevent you from living.
2007-10-03 00:09:13 · answer #9 · answered by CC 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I help people from all belief systems see the truth. The Patriots will win the Superbowl this year.
2007-10-03 00:12:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I personally recommend they are evaluated by psychiatrists or doctors and freely given the antidepressant medication they really need.
2007-10-03 00:28:31 · answer #11 · answered by Josh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋