How come atheists don't at the very very least, repent for their sins?
March 15th, 2010Religion is a myth. There is some truth in myth, but that truth is symbolic, not literal.
How do you know that they have not sought forgiveness for the mistakes that they have made? But it would be stupid of them to seek it from something that does not exist when it needs to be sought from those that do.
You just made a huge assumption and claimed something that is not true. That is bearing false witness. Who will you seek repentance from for this sin?
When your heart is pure, then you may speak to me of repentance, for then, and only then will it be more than just a word to you.
Sin is a man-made concept invented to instill fear and exercise control over others.
As for repenting any "bad things that I have done in my life" who would suggest I repent them to.A god?
Silly thing,you forgot,I'm an atheist I don't have a belief in gods.
I have never done anything that would require someone die for me to "save" me.
Supposedly god sacrificed himself to himself to save us from a place he created because Adam received knowledge.
No, thanks. God gave me common sense.
What kind of question is this? Do you understand what the term athiest means?
its the same thing for us and 'the bible'.
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doesnt exist in my world.....only right & wrong.
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no need to confess to the tooth fairy if i run a red light. just get over it spanky and go read your buy-bull.
When I do something bad, I do my best to make amends to the person who was wronged. Isn't that like repenting?
I'll give an example, if you are a member of a band a thieves, is stealing wrong to you? You can give it lip service by saying it's wrong but you would still do it because it is the code of ethics by which you govern your actions collectively.
To make it short, it is not a "shared" belief that repenting is necessary and that is why atheists don't repent. I mean in the light of things, the Christian definition of sin and the world's definition of "bad things" differ greatly. Simply put, I am a Christian, and I believe the bible is the word of God and that Jesus died for my sins. All I can do is spread what I know, but I cannot force anyone to comply. The best thing that you can do is pray for people but we are not forced to believe in Islam or Buddhism so how can we expect other religions to believe what we believe? We can't. God gave us ALL free will. It is up to atheists or whomever to decide their own ethical code and climate.
There's no credible evidence to suggest any such entity or entities exist, so why worry about whether or not they might take offense?
First thing's first -- get yourself some evidence to suggest your god exists, and then we'll talk about what he does or doesn't like...
Seriously, now.
EDIT: The concept of sin is a religious one. Without belief in your specific religion, there's no sin per se. In turn, there is no reason to worship Jesus if it wasn't for the fact that he can deliver us from sin. It's not only a circular argument, but your choice of religion is highly cultural.
How would you reply to someone from a different religion with a different concept of sin asking you to obey -- "at the very least" -- his concept of repenting?
Sin, on the other hand is a religious term. It does not mean bad behavior, but an offense against against god, thus atheists don't sin because there is no god.
Christians behave badly and consider that justified because it's what their Bible says to do. Whether it's bigotry, murder, stealing, rape, slavery ... whatever ... it's justified by the Bible.
WAIT .... No, you say ... the Bible doesn't say these things are good!
Au contraire my friend...
The Bible specifically condones all of these things under at least certain circumstances. The Bible tells us when to steal from our enemies ... taking their land, property, etc. It says that in conquering a land, one can take the women against their will, that slaves can be taken. We can kill our children when they become unruly. Yes, all of this and more is permitted, and not at all sinful.
Who has better morals?
how do you KNOW i dont 'repent'??
have you ever spoken to me before??
have you ever asked me??
do you know for a fact i dont regret and ask forgiveness for any wrongs i have done???
just cos i dont ask YOUR GOD
doesn't mean i am unable to be sorry and admit when i am or have done wrong
if you dont take this q down, or re-word it in a more tolerant non insulting ignorant way
im reporting it and you and it will be forcefully taken down
"Sin" is an invented word used by religious leaders to keep their sheepling under control - just like you.
Edit @ "Selfish Point of View" - There's something very WRONG with you.
It makes more sense than just praying for forgiveness to some long dead guy and walking on while the person you hurt remains in pain (as I have seen some Christians do).
"oh, forgive me internet, for i have sinned." is that better?
However, now I'll just say you live your life I'll live mine and neither of us will be so arrogant as to think we know how the other should do so.
WHOSOEVER calleth upon the name of the LORD shall be SAVED...immediately (from Hell).
As far as whether or not people who say they don't believe in God get saved at the last minute, who could ever document that for certain?
Believing in God is not salvation- trusting in Christ is.
The devils believe, and tremble.
I mean, I see what you're saying, and it makes total sense from a Christian perspective... but you have to remember that other people don't see the world through your eyes. I consider myself a Christian... how is this any different from someone asking me why I won't just confess my sins to Allah or just try worshiping Zeus... why would I?
Get your head out of your butt.
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