I don’t really get this, if someone just doesn’t believe something exists, why would they suddenly start believing when they’re close to death? And which deity/deities would they suddenly believe in? To them it’s like suddenly believing in something like (not to sound offensive, but it’s just as unlikely in their eyes) Santa Claus
This is a common tool used by Christians to belittle anyone that doesn't believe in their god. Because religion isn't just about beliefs in a spiritual world; its about being a member of a tribe and ostracizing those that aren't part of your tribe.
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I don’t think it’s a Christian thing per se, I’ve seen Muslims use it as well, but I just don’t understand how people think that you secretly do in fact believe in their god and you’re just being a bit silly. Like no dude I have was brought up without any religion and I have never believed in any gods
You coudl rationnalize that by the fact that when nothing else than a miracle can save you, then even if you dont believe in miracles hoping for one doesn't hurt.
Also someone saying "god please dont let this plane crash" is as much praying as say "Oh god ! Oh god !" while having sex. Its a saying, not an actual call to a god in which the atheist doesnt believe.
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· 6 years ago
I just know that it takes a lot more than some turbulence to crash a plane
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If there is turbulence then you ain't gonna hear God's name out of my mouth. It will be something more like this,"SHIT, SHIT. HOLY FUCKING SHIT. WE ARE GONNA DIE MOTHERFUCKER! SOMEBODY DO SOMETHING AND FUCKING SAVE US! YO SULLY! YOU BETTER LAND THIS SHIT!" Something along the lines
Also someone saying "god please dont let this plane crash" is as much praying as say "Oh god ! Oh god !" while having sex. Its a saying, not an actual call to a god in which the atheist doesnt believe.