RE: I am now one seriously conflicted Atheist.. Help???
November 4, 2014 at 1:15 pm
(This post was last modified: November 4, 2014 at 1:20 pm by The Grand Nudger.)
If you don't find that answer satisfying, find another. Keep in mind, the cosmos are under no obligation to satisfy us. Might be tilting at windmills on that count.
Point is this, I don't see why atheism needs to be present or is useful in comforting people (who I assume are theists by the way these was phrased)...but even if you were putting forward "atheist condolences" - what?
Quote:How can I bring words of comfort for these people without imposing my Atheist views?By listening? Empathizing? Reassuring gestures - simple kindness. Ask them questions, give them a platform for their grievance. I'm not sure why the imposition of atheism is even relevant. But hell, you -could- "impose" your atheism in a compatible way. "Sometimes I don;t understand god's plan, I don;t understand why these bad things happen thus and thus" - "Maybe bad things™ aren't part of gods plan".
Point is this, I don't see why atheism needs to be present or is useful in comforting people (who I assume are theists by the way these was phrased)...but even if you were putting forward "atheist condolences" - what?
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