The Atheist calls to God for help

The Rector of my college is a Christian. Many years ago he was in the Army. He had to go to the Angolan war. He was on the back of a military vehicle with one of his friends. He was talking to his friend about God. His friend said that God is a fairy tale. As an atheist he said that he does not believe that God exists...

The next moment they drove over a land mine. They were both thrown off the vehicle. The engine of the vehicle landed on the atheist. Boiling hot oil started leaking over his body. His cries were heard a mile away, "God help me!".

A few seconds ago he had denied the existance of God!

Don't wait for a bomb to explode in your life before you admit that God exists.

Originally posted by dj2becker
The Rector of my college is a Christian. Many years ago he was in the Army. He had to go to the Angolan war. He was on the back of a military vehicle with one of his friends. He was talking to his friend about God. His friend said that God is a fairy tale. As an atheist he said that he does not believe that God exists...

The next moment they drove over ...[text shortened]... nce of God!

Don't wait for a bomb to explode in your life before you admit that God exists.

This cry was merely habitualisation to a christian society he grew up around. I often say 'Jesus Christ' out of surprise or anger, it is not a cry to god, it is a habitual action from being part of a mostly christian society, nothing more.

Originally posted by dj2becker
The Rector of my college is a Christian. Many years ago he was in the Army. He had to go to the Angolan war. He was on the back of a military vehicle with one of his friends. He was talking to his friend about God. His friend said that Go ...[text shortened]... r a bomb to explode in your life before you admit that God exists.

Much like the bible your story has contradictions. Was it a bomb or a landmine?

Originally posted by Starrman
This cry was merely habitualisation to a christian society he grew up around. I often say 'Jesus Christ' out of surprise or anger, it is not a cry to god, it is a habitual action from being part of a mostly christian society, nothing more.

I don't think his cry was merely a habitual action. If it was I don't think he would have asked the Rector to pray with him and ask for God's forgiveness. I think the statement that says "You speak the truth like a dying man", is rather significant.

Clutching at straws.

Originally posted by dj2becker
I don't think his cry was merely a habitual action. If it was I don't think he would have asked the Rector to pray with him and ask for God's forgiveness. I think the statement that says "You speak the truth like a dying man", is rather significant.

You did not write this in your original post.

It's a damn silly statement, dying men speak out of desperation, not truth.

Originally posted by XanthosNZ
Much like the bible your story has contradictions. Was it a bomb or a landmine?

A bomb is defined as "An explosive weapon detonated by impact, proximity to an object, a timing mechanism, or other means."

A landmine is a certain type of bomb.

About time God started blowing up athiests. The hot oil drips were just frosting on the Love Cake.

ES

Originally posted by dj2becker
The Rector of my college is a Christian. Many years ago he was in the Army. He had to go to the Angolan war. He was on the back of a military vehicle with one of his friends. He was talking to his friend about God. His friend said that God is a fairy tale. As an atheist he said that he does not believe that God exists...

The next moment they drove over ...[text shortened]... nce of God!

Don't wait for a bomb to explode in your life before you admit that God exists.

I find you using the suffering of that soldier particularly disgusting, he was suffering in your name , for YOU.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. -- John 15:13

Youre a sick person dj

Originally posted by frogstomp
I find you using the suffering of that soldier particularly disgusting, he was suffering in your name , for YOU.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. -- John 15:13

Youre a sick person dj

dj....

I agree with frogstomp.......that was a disgusting....comparison of what God is about...these men at war, are there for you for us......and a soldier possibly dying to save you, that example of "See, I told you so" brought you down in estimation I am sure in all Christians eyes
....was truly uncalled for .....
I think you should re think the words you wrote, and the meaning.... and appology should be said, to all the soldiers...many of who die to save us.

There are many people who have been touched by a war, that was the utmost in unchristianity....think before you write, on how much
that statement that story, and what impact it might have on others.


gil

edits ..sheesh!

Originally posted by frogstomp
I find you using the suffering of that soldier particularly disgusting, he was suffering in your name , for YOU.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. -- John 15:13

Youre a sick person dj

I think you totally misunderstood what I was writing. It was only aimed as a warning for those that poke a finger into God's eye. In fact it was revealing the truth of the words in Galatians 6:7 - Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Originally posted by dj2becker
I think you totally misunderstood what I was writing. It was only aimed as a warning for those that poke a finger into God's eye. In fact it was revealing the truth of the words in Galatians 6:7 - Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

I understand how despicable that post was.

Originally posted by dj2becker
I don't think his cry was merely a habitual action. If it was I don't think he would have asked the Rector to pray with him and ask for God's forgiveness. I think the statement that says "You speak the truth like a dying man", is rather significant.

I think you are underestimating the power of conditioning.
Crying 'Oh God' in various circumstances does not imply any admission of god's existence it is in many cases simply habitualisation as starrman points out.
For instance, what do you infer about god when someone says 'oh god' while having an orgasm?

Originally posted by ShallowBlue
I think you are underestimating the power of conditioning.
Crying 'Oh God' in various circumstances does not imply any admission of god's existence it is in many cases simply habitualisation as starrman points out.
For instance, what do you infer about god when someone says 'oh god' while having an orgasm?

Depends if a)you are a creationist and b)if you are using contraception

Originally posted by Starrman
Depends if a)you are a creationist and b)if you are using contraception

I thought creationists were only interested in fundaments.