2007-10-23 04:26:29 · 25 answers · asked by Global warming ain't cool 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, all you have to do to be an atheist is to have no beliefs in any gods.
As long as you think of some wise teacher as a human, and not a god, you still qualify.
2007-10-23 04:30:09 · answer #1 · answered by CC 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
An atheist means you don't believe in God.
You can be an agnostic and still believe in Jesus and his teachings. I was raised a Baptist but am now agnostic. I don't believe in organized religions. God is everywhere. Not just in a house of wood or stone.
2007-10-23 04:32:55 · answer #2 · answered by lilith663 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many of Jesus' teachings were regarding social issues, so yes. However you'd believe in (follow the teachings of) Jesus, not Jesus the Christ.
Contrary to what some others have said, Jesus never claimed to be God. Others made that claim for him.
2007-10-23 04:57:05 · answer #3 · answered by Krista 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If Jesus was just a man to you then He was a sinner like all other men. I am not sure what you mean when you say you believe in Him but you certainly do not believe Him because He claimed to be God. He is the God-Man. God, the Father called Him God so someone is lying and confused. Is it God or is it you. I'll let you answer tha one.
2007-10-23 04:38:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
absolutely,
just like you can believe in the teachings of the dali lama or anyone else who preaches "self-help" or tries to help others.
regardless of jesus' actions, he taught peace and his teachings reflect this.
just like confucious or sun tzu you can glean wisdom and apply it to your everyday life- even if it is from a strategic book based on war.
EDIT: all the world is truth and untruth. the trick is separating the two.
just because spider-man is fake does that mean you can't learn moral lessons from a person trying to do the right thing at great personal cost? or the ever popular "with great power comes great responsibility?".
2007-10-23 04:32:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think of He develop into basically a user-friendly guy or woman..... in line with danger He Used Unknown technologies To Do His Miracles or in line with danger The Bible Writers merely Made Up The Miracles He Did To Make Him Sound greater Convincing i'm An Atheist
2016-10-04 10:31:57 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Jesus was real and his teachings are valid. Over the centuries, his divinity was blown way out of proportion. The son of God? Probably not. Influential teacher and prophet? Definitely. Atheists keep their minds open to all possible options.
2007-10-23 04:32:27 · answer #7 · answered by colorguy 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Actually no. I mean, Jesus was a real historical figure but what he was saying does not lend itself to belief if you do not believe in God. Because all of his teachings lead up to his divinity. You either believe he was who he said he was or you believe he was a raving lunatic.
2007-10-23 04:34:01 · answer #8 · answered by Sharon M 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. He was a real man and his teaching are relevant to all men in all times,not just to those who are religiously oriented. Everyone should be able to find nothing wrong with the doctrine of treating others as you would have them treat you.And judge not lest ye be judged. That should apply to everyone.
2007-10-23 04:32:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but since there is no contemporary nor extra-Biblical evidence the man ever lived, I would be more skeptical.
Besides, every "good lesson" Jesus has attributed to him in the Bible, can be found elsewhere (in something older). For example, the ethic of reciprocity ("do unto others"/turn the other cheek) is far older than Christianity itself. Jesus, even if he existed, did not introduce a single new or unique idea.
So, my suggestion to you is that you seek out similar lessons of morality and philosophy from those we KNOW existed/exist. It's a stronger foundation overall.
2007-10-23 04:30:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Atheists for Jesus. Yes!
2007-10-23 04:29:47 · answer #11 · answered by Eleventy 6 · 7⤊ 1⤋