“It is fascinating how so many people claim not to believe in God until they are on their death bed or they have a major crisis in their life.”
Yes, yes, the fear reaction is the most important one. Some of those foxhole atheists actually call for mommy, though. Does that mean they really think Mommy’s kiss will fix their sucking-chest-boo-boo?
"Did you know that before the First World War, a significant number of the European fighting men were Atheist. Atheism was quite popular especially among the "elites" in Paris and London. When down in trenches facing machine gun fire, mortar and heavy artillery shelling, and starvation, they changed their minds very quickly.”
Oh, look, an anecdote. THAT’S convicing.
Got any actual numbers?
“Deep down in our hearts, we know God exists.”
No, not really.
“Here in the USA, we have had too easy a life to dig down into our heart and soul where God is”
I’ve been on a submarine that lost watertight integrity. I was sure death approachd. I didn’t pray.
Stoned to the gills on painkillers the night before surgery, I asked the hospital chaplain not to pray for me. So, not hiding a belief in the godliness of your god.
"We are numbed by TV and computer, instant food, air conditioning and power steering.”
It was in an air-conditioned space on four submarines that i spent a LOT of time thinking about gods. Still atheist.
“What I don't understand is why it bothers you so that others believe in God.”
Just scroll back up. I don’t care that you believe anything. I get a little ticked while you deliver a sermon of what I believe and you’re lying through your gills.