My history teacher shouted across the room that he was an atheist, its not because he shouted but because of his words, he shocked me and it scared me alot.
(I dont even come from a religous family)
2007-10-17 03:33:16 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I never said i was afraid of athiests just of the idea!
2007-10-18 19:58:04 · update #1
NO Why should it. I know that there is a God and I trust in Him and He says not to fear that He is with me and to cast all my cares on Him. So no the idea doesn't scare much less terrify me.
Athiest are fools, God said that the fool has said in his heart There Is No God.
2007-10-17 03:45:40 · answer #1 · answered by suzie 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'll go with the Reverend, his personal beliefs should not come into play in a classroom.
Did he just say "I'm an atheist"? What was the context, i.e. was it related to what the class was talking about?
Why does atheism terrify you? I'd think it most likely would from the perspective that most Christians have a very distorted view of what and who atheists are. I would get the facts about atheists from an objective viewpoint.
2007-10-17 10:47:13 · answer #2 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't say why you were shocked and scared but it sounds as if you need to mix with atheists a lot more. If you can't find any in real life, try one of the numerous atheist forums on the web.
2007-10-17 10:38:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Athiests arent really people to be afraid of they are normal people, unless you want to bring up a heated debate on why they should believe in god they arent going to hate you because of your religion. Athiests are no more dangerous then people who have religion...Not directing it at any particular religion. Also add to a point said before, you dont have to be religious to believe in god i know a few people that believe in god but choose not to be in a religion.
2007-10-18 14:11:04 · answer #4 · answered by aussie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atheists don't scare me. they seem to be nice people. And as long as you show them respect they will give you respect. Christians could learn a lot from atheists in how to treat other people. Being a Pagan, I have had constant run in with christians, whereas Atheists just leave me alone.
2007-10-17 10:52:53 · answer #5 · answered by bluesagedragon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Why would it scare you? It is the absents of a religious belief. We do not believe in a God or a Devil. No higher power to answer to for the goods and evils in our lives. No predetermined existence and nowhere to "go" after death.
2007-10-17 10:38:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just sounds like a scary dude.
If a man shouted across a room "I'm a MILKMAN", I'd probably pee my pants waiting for the gun to appear...
And no, the idea of milk doesn't terrify me...
What if you heard "GOD IS GREAT!"....?
2007-10-17 10:37:15 · answer #7 · answered by Bajingo 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Well, why did he shout it? Was it to make a point? What was that point?
In answer to your question, no, it certainly doesn't frighten me at all. I believe in a God, but I know there is no proof of that and that all of my feelings that God exists are limited to ME. Not everyone has those same feelings, and who am I to determine that my gut instincts are ore valid than anyone elses?
2007-10-17 10:37:59 · answer #8 · answered by ZombieTrix 2012 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What an odd thing to shout. Unless you mongoloids were screaming at him to teach you the historical fiction in the bible rather than what actually occurred.
2007-10-17 10:36:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Was it really the words, or the shock that scared you?
Atheism is not scary. It is calming.
2007-10-17 10:38:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋