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RE: Atheists: What would you say to a dying child who asks you if they'll go to heaven?
July 26, 2018 at 4:16 am
(July 26, 2018 at 2:30 am)Kit Wrote: (July 25, 2018 at 1:37 pm)DodosAreDead Wrote: Assume the child is very young, somewhere in the range of 4-8, perhaps? Their parents are religious. They're worried about hell. What will your response be?
As a nurse I can't really "answer" that question. Instead, I would have to state, "that's a question for your parents".
As a nurse! (you've been a nurse for what? 5 minutes? lol You're not qualified yet to answer the deep questions!)
Now as a Subway food technician, I'm all ears?
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RE: Atheists: What would you say to a dying child who asks you if they'll go to heaven?
July 26, 2018 at 5:10 am
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(July 26, 2018 at 1:52 am)DodosAreDead Wrote: (July 25, 2018 at 2:46 pm)Minimalist Wrote: If I'm going to lie to a kid I'll tell them that they will get well instead. But then when they're about to die you're gonna leave them feeling betrayed, sad and confused.
If by the term "about to die", you mean within the next minute or so, I don't think it really matters at that point. Besides, if the child wasn't mine, it wouldn't be my business to say anything. I'd be curious to know why the parents weren't there.
If the child was mine, they already don't believe in a sky fairy, so it's a moot point.
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RE: Atheists: What would you say to a dying child who asks you if they'll go to heaven?
July 26, 2018 at 5:16 am
Yes, they're going to heaven.
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RE: Atheists: What would you say to a dying child who asks you if they'll go to heaven?
July 26, 2018 at 6:15 am
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I need more information. Why am I hovering over this dying child's sick bed?
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RE: Atheists: What would you say to a dying child who asks you if they'll go to heaven?
July 26, 2018 at 6:54 am
If you're just going to lie anyways I would tell them an elaborate story about going to a place where they can ride unicorns, cats and dogs live in harmony and we can eat ice cream everyday. Might as well spice it up kid style.
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RE: Atheists: What would you say to a dying child who asks you if they'll go to heaven?
July 26, 2018 at 7:08 am
I'd lie to him/her and say "Yes, you're going to Heaven." Because theists have made that acceptable.
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RE: Atheists: What would you say to a dying child who asks you if they'll go to heaven?
July 26, 2018 at 7:18 am
If they're a believer I'd just let them believe. If they are that young (most likely lacking critical thinking skills) and dying, whats the point in causing additional trauma?
If they're older (capable of critical thought) I'd just turn it back on them and ask "What do you believe?" and take it from there.
It's not my goal to convert people to atheism. They can believe whatever they want to no matter how silly it seems to me. I wish more religious took this position regarding atheism but alas, most seem to be compelled to be dicks and assholes insisting that I validate their beliefs while they invalidate mine (or the lack there of).
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RE: Atheists: What would you say to a dying child who asks you if they'll go to heaven?
July 26, 2018 at 7:26 am
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RE: Atheists: What would you say to a dying child who asks you if they'll go to heaven?
July 26, 2018 at 9:55 am
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(July 25, 2018 at 1:37 pm)DodosAreDead Wrote: Assume the child is very young, somewhere in the range of 4-8, perhaps? Their parents are religious. They're worried about hell. What will your response be?
I'd probably tell them I've never seen anyone more likely to qualify in my life.
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RE: Atheists: What would you say to a dying child who asks you if they'll go to heaven?
July 26, 2018 at 9:59 am
(July 26, 2018 at 1:52 am)DodosAreDead Wrote: (July 25, 2018 at 2:46 pm)Minimalist Wrote: If I'm going to lie to a kid I'll tell them that they will get well instead. But then when they're about to die you're gonna leave them feeling betrayed, sad and confused.
Do you think anyone knows which breath is their last?
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