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I'd tell you that I'm sorry for your loss, and since you are wondering about an afterlife, I'd tell you that I believe in one as a Christian. I'd leave the ball in your court as to whether you want to explore that further.I've lost a friend recently who was an atheist. As he would put it, a 'dogmatic' atheist.' I consider myself to have an atheistic view, but also agnostic. I was once a Christian, a very pious one. I keep wondering about an after life, since his passing. If there is one, and if there is...what might a religious person tell an atheist in such a case?
I think each atheist can speak for oneself, about if the word "prayer" would be "snide".
And saying "prayer" can be included in our example, so an atheist can understand that we do not depend on and trust in ourselves, but we look to God for all that is truly good.
People do not correct themselves, they deceive themselves.
That's the entire premise for the scientific method, to have
critics re-create your work and judge your conclusions harshly.
So, if someone does take this to be "snide", well I consider that not all atheists would have the same attitude.
I dont think atheists need telling anything. I did struggle with the afterlife concept but I believe in God so if He could create once over, why not again?
I didn't question my beliefs for a very long time. I didn't question the Bible stories, or anything taught to me over the years. Once I started questioning, I felt that much of what I believed, lacked logic. That's the simple answer, but it was more complex than that, and it really turned into a long and winding road of questioning, doubting, and eventually abandoning the faith.
"Tell an atheist?" I have no idea what you expect us to say. We think there's an afterlife; atheists generally don't. Someday we'll all find out who's right about that.
I didn't question my beliefs for a very long time. I didn't question the Bible stories, or anything taught to me over the years. Once I started questioning, I felt that much of what I believed, lacked logic. That's the simple answer, but it was more complex than that, and it really turned into a long and winding road of questioning, doubting, and eventually abandoning the faith.
You should never use the death of an atheist's loved one as an excuse to proselytize. That is vulture-like behavior. It is the worst.
Mark
That's your opinion.
Yes, it is my opinion based on my life experience as an atheist.
But why would you care about that? Apparently, when understanding how to speak with atheists, the feedback of atheists is unimportant to you.
eudaimonia,
Mark
Does thinking that you'll die and become nothing make you happy?
Doesn't believing in afterlife and being with God sound better?
Let me ask you this, do you believe in George Washington, Alexander the Great? If you do, why do you believe that any of them existed? There is no physical proof except some writings.
Why is believing in ancient warriors acceptable, but not in Jesus?
We may never find out. The brain remains active after the heart stops, so long as the brains not damaged. Maybe the brain produces light, or even sight. And then the lights go off. And there's nothing, not that the dead know there's nothing. LOL"Tell an atheist?" I have no idea what you expect us to say. We think there's an afterlife; atheists generally don't. Someday we'll all find out who's right about that.
What I found unnecessary is this: "That is vulture-like behavior. It is the worst."
A Christian is called to witness to life eternal rather than death.
When it comes to dealing with people of other or no religions, I tend to err on the side of caution - I say I will keep them in my thoughts and offer to help if they need anything. I may pray for them without saying anything to them about it, but I would rather not drive them away with an inappropriate word at a vulnerable time.Yes, they can, but use the word prayer at your own risk. If you don't care about coming across as snide, go right ahead.
I've lost a friend recently who was an atheist. As he would put it, a 'dogmatic' atheist.' I consider myself to have an atheistic view, but also agnostic. I was once a Christian, a very pious one. I keep wondering about an after life, since his passing. If there is one, and if there is...what might a religious person tell an atheist in such a case?
Just thinking out loud, I guess.
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