Are Christians, Jews, Muslims, pagans, who refuse to consider atheism guilty of cowardice or just weak faith?

Question

How is it sane for a Christian to believe that he is going to heaven by virtue of the circumstances of his birth? If you are raised in a non-Christian culture how is it possible to "come to Jesus"?

Answer 1

I'm an atheist and a Pagan. I view the gods as archetypal. And anyone who "refuses" to consider another view is probably not that smart. Obviously, this doesn't mean that you need to abandon your views in favor of another. Belief is based on socialization, education, and experience. It's hard to change without good reason.

And I'm not sure how the second question relates to me, so I'm not answering it.

Answer 2

No. - I personally have already considered all aspects of atheism and rejected it lock, stock and barrel, especially scientific atheism which is a religion to itself. It is sane for anyone to believe what is true by virtue of truth's sake.

You seem to think that where a person is born makes a difference but it does not. Everyone is born with a conscience regardless of where or to whom the person is born and religion has absolutely nothing to do with what is right and true. For example, Jesus taught that Love is the motivating principle by which we should live. Love is Not a religion!!! Christians, Jews, Muslims and Pagans alike all understand this very simple human principle.

Answer 3

Some passages in the Bible indicate that the authors believed the whole world had heard about Jesus. Wrong again! I have had several lovers who know nothing about Jesus. Bi-Chen is from Red China that is officially atheistic and suppresses religion. Miyuki is from Japan where Shinto and Zen Buddhism are the main religions. She does not follow them, and she knows nothing about Christianity. The Bible has many errors, and this is one that is quite easily disproven.

Answer 4

Christains, Jews, etc, are not weak in faith if they don't consider atheism. They are stronger in their faith.
I don't kknow what Christains you know or what type you've encountereed, but birth is NOT important. Yoou need to understand that you've sinned, you believe God/Jesus can save you, and so on. Its kind of simple.
To come to Jesus, as it were, is not impossible for "non christain" people. I know an Indian who converted from Hinduism. You just need to realize you need him, and he can save you if you are willing. A persons background doesn't matter. It would be harder though; like a capitalist switching to socialism. Just because they have their own beliefs that would conflict.

Answer 5

very simple. Salvation does not come from religion or a cultural upbringing. The bible says that each one of us have been given a measure of faith. God speaks into our hearts, mind and spirit all the time. That little thing you call conscience is Gods spirit directing you to choose good instead of bad. God makes himself known in natural and supernatural ways, it is up to us to believe.

Answer 6

The "Christian" (for example) believes that he has simply taken advantage of the opportunity of "salvation through Christ" that he's been given. As for people from other cultures, if he thinks about them at all, he just thinks, well, we need to tell them about Jesus, and then it's on them whether they accept the "gift" or not. It's your standard religious arrogance/ignorance.

Answer 7

Um, I was an atheist from the time I was born until I met my gods. I tried to be one afterwards....it didn't work.

Answer 8

I would never call a pagan a coward. They get it from all sides.

Answer 9

I am strong in my faith as a christian.

Birth does not allow you entrance into heaven.

Salvation

Answer 10

I think athiest are cowards because they don't want to belive in God.