Proposition Paper #4 What Does It ‘Take' To Be An Ethical Person?
Religious belief, as defined inside the context of “Western Religion”, is not necessary for ethical decisions and/ or behavior. Religious beliefs may incorporate values and behavior “characterized by adherence to religion or a religion”; or may merely constitute behavior that is “conscientiously exact; careful or scrupulous”. 1 The practice of religion may or may not be predicated on the idea of an immortal, omnipotent, omniscient being.
Ethical decisions and behaviors are manifested through “conformity to the standards of conduct of a given profession or group”2. An Atheist may behave ethically relative to the standards that are practiced among Atheists. “The Atheist believes in morality, but not in divine morality”3. Therefore the behavior of an Atheist can be as ethical as the behavior of a religious Christian, based on their ability to conform to the standards of behavior practiced among Atheists.
The premise that each religious group may be considered ethical based on their conformity to the standards of conduct adhered to by their prospective group is a valid argument. However, this argument becomes invalid when the Western view of God, as stated by Robert Solomon in our textbook, which purports that “God is the source of our moral laws as the judge of our actions and feelings and is the sanction that stands behind those laws and judgments” is applied. 4 The fact that the Atheist does not believe that there is a God, nor does he believe that he is subject to God’s moral laws and judgments, could be construed that he may behave in a manner that is not in alignment with God’s moral laws and therefore may behave in an unethical manner.
In accordance to the Western view, the most ethical group would be those that practiced conduct in accordance to the moral law that was sanctioned by God. All religious Christians and Atheists fall short of God’s moral laws 5; therefore it is feasible for an Atheist, even in this context, to be as ethical as a religious Christian. When viewed outside the context of the Western view of God, it is very probable that an Atheist can be as ethical as a religious Christian.
Sources:
1. Webster’s New World College Dictionary. 2009 2. Ibid. 3. Introducing Philosophy, by Robert C. Solomon; Oxford University Press 2008 pg.149 4. Ibid., pg. 148 5. King James Bible; Romans 3:23
Religious belief is NOT necessary for ethical behavior. It is not uncommon for a child to be raised by non-religious parents to be a moral individual. After all, we cannot assume that just because one is not religious that one is not immoral or ethical. Just the same, we cannot infer that a religious person is necessarily ethical. Morality is not exclusively related to religious belief. Many, many horrendous, vicious crimes against humans and humanity have been committed in the name of religious belief. Frequently, one religious group would use brutality to pressure other religious factions to accept their religion. This is contemptuous behavior in its highest degrees. Although each case would have to be analyzed individually to decide, I think Atheists are generally as ethical as Christians. Or, Christians are no more ethical than an Atheist based on religious affiliation alone. Versus a religious individual though, I think Atheists are more likely to subscribe to anti-social doctrines such as Anarchy or other types of rebellious and/or destructive behavior. I also believe that some crowds that identify with Atheism also relate with other discordant ideas and activities. I think it stands to reason that the great majority of the faithful are devout to one degree or another and do not engage in unethical behavior as a custom. I also think that a large preponderance of Atheists are apt to conduct themselves in ethical ways.
I do not believe that religious belief is necessary to be ethical. Ethics (as defined in our textbook) is a “system of general moral principals.” Although many people intertwine religion with ethics, they are two very distinct topics. An “ethical” person must be able to make good decisions and live an honest life. I think that ethics are imbedded to us more so by our parents and teachers then religion. They are the ones who taught us to share and play nice, and to be fair. Personally speaking, I am not religious but I still try to help others and to do the right thing not because I want to go to heaven when I die, but because I hope that if I were ever in bad situation there would be someone there for me. So even if a person is an atheist they too can be ethical. In my opinion, Atheist can be as ethical as Christians. In today’s world when people hear the word atheist they automatically picture creepy devil worshippers dressed in dark spooky clothing, when in reality they are as normal as anybody else. Just because a person does not believe in god, it does not mean that they do not believe in humanity. Ethics are guidelines that each individual has from being honest to helping out other and do not necessarily involve religion or God.
Position Paper #4 Is religious belief necessary for ethical decisions and/or behavior? Can an Atheist be as ethical as a Christian? Why or why not?
Ethics, as defined by our textbook, is “a system of general moral principles and a conception of morality and it’s foundation. Morals are the “rules for right action and prohibitions against wrong acts. Morality can be any set of ultimate principles, and there might be any number of moralities in different societies.” Based on these definitions along with my own personal experiences, I believe that religious belief is not necessary to bestow morals which, in turn, drive ethical behaviors and influence ethical decisions. What is moral and right varies from family to family, culture to culture, society to society, religion to religion, etc... Morals are instilled in people through their parents while growing up. In addition to parental teachings, the society in which you live will also dictate what behavior is expected and accepted as well as which behavior is not going to be tolerated. Knowing the difference between right and wrong comes from within, it’s a feeling you get when you know you shouldn’t be doing something, and the feeling you get when you do something good to help someone else…like your conscience. Having grown up in a non-religious household I feel I am living proof that religion is not necessary to make ethical decisions. I do feel that Atheists can behave just as ethically as Christians, it just depends on the standards of the societies in which both groups live. As stated previously, morals can vary, but we are all human after all. Who is to say that Christian morals are any more ethical than those of an Atheist?
In my opinion, I don’t think religious belief is necessary for ethical decisions. Depending on the family, the children are raised differently. Right from wrong should be distinguished and is known since one is a young child. Although there are some religions where killing or suicide is accepted; being ethical in everyday living is necessary but how does religion have to do with an ethical decision at work. Having a religious belief is something that people grow up depending on their heritage. Just as there are Christians, Catholics, Muslims, Jehovah witnesses, there are people who practice Atheism. Atheists do not believe in GOD’s. When it comes to making an ethical decision such as, “should I steal? Should I kill?” Atheists should know that it’s wrong and it shouldn’t be done. Either believing or not believing in a GOD, stealing, murder and other crimes happen. When it comes to being ethical, everybody has a little piece within.
I believe that a person can be ethical without the necessity of religious beliefs. In fact, I believe there are more important factors that contribute to how a person distinguishes right from wrong; for example, how we are raised by our parents as children and how we are influenced by the environment in which we live. It may be true that religion establishes the first set of moral standards in people’s homes. It is also true that religious beliefs have been the subject of many horrifying wars and crimes against human rights. To be totally influenced by religious beliefs isn’t ethical, it is fanaticism. In my experiences, I have met religious people that help their neighbor but mock the different. Also, I have met atheists who help others despite their religion, race, or sexuality. I consider myself an ethical person and some time ago I considered myself Atheist. I know that one thing doesn’t have to do with the other, and that Atheists can be as ethical as Christians. Although most people need religion in their lives, I believe that it is how we are raised and the experiences that we go through life that define our nature.
I believe that any person can make ethical decisions and behave ethically no matter what their religious beliefs are. Atheists can be as ethical as good Christians and sometimes Christians can be very unethical. One reason I believe that anyone can behave ethically is that most people can agree on a set of morals or a set of rules of what is right and wrong. Someone might oppose this argument by saying that without a religious education a person will not believe they will be held accountable for doing something morally wrong. To that I would say most religions offer forgiveness. People can do really awful things and as long as they ask for forgiveness, it will be granted. It may even be easier for someone that can receive forgiveness to do something wrong than it would be for someone just behaving morally for the sake of doing what is right. Another reason I believe anyone can behave ethically is that most anyone can use reasoning and wisdom to make correct decisions. By the same token most anyone can let emotions or preconceived ideas make their decisions for them. Even a very religious person still must use rationality to decide if an action is ethical, if they don’t think, they can act unethically without meaning to. By rationality I mean using reason to act in the best possible way under the circumstances. In other words I think that circumstances can change what is seen as ethical or morally correct. Even such institutions as the Catholic Church have changed their views on morally charged issues like abortion when different circumstances presented themselves that challenged very long standing views. For example the church used to say that abortion was wrong, period. Now the church says that it is morally acceptable to have an abortion if the mother will die if the abortion is not performed. So even the church used rationality to change it’s strict rules of right and wrong. As long as you can think about ethics and morality, you can behave ethically and make ethical choices.
Works Cited: Solomon, Robert C. Introducing Philosophy a Text with Integrated Readings. New York: Oxford UP, 2008. Print
Martin, Suzanne. “Class Lecture” Gateway Community College, Phoenix.12 Feb.2009. Lecture
The definition for ethics deals directly with morality and the definition for morality deals directly with knowing the difference between right and wrong.
Just because someone believes in a religion does not give them ethics or morals. I believe that ethics and morals are a learned behavior. A person who knows the difference between right and wrong and tries to lead their life as a good person can be a morally good person.
Religion on the other hand gives a person a basis for punishment. I believe that religion can make a person more ethical. There is a list of rules that most religions request that their followers abide by. Each religion has some things that differ from each other. Who decides whether those religious beliefs are really good ethics and morals?
Again I believe that an ethical person does not necessarily have to believe in God. So an Atheist could be as ethical as a Christian.
In kindergarten we are taught right from wrong. I am not sure what religion each one of my peers practiced. However, we were all taught the same thing when it came to being a good person.
I don’t think religious belief is necessary for ethical decisions. People don’t need religion to make them be humane people; they can do the right thing without having a religion. Religion helps a person out, but it doesn’t show them how to be ethical. Being ethical comes from the home. It depends on how a family teaches their child and if they taught them the differences between good and bad. I know many people that don’t have a religion, but it doesn’t prove that they aren’t moral. Having a religious belief doesn’t prove how a person will behave, it depends how they were raised. Yes, Atheists can be as ethical as Christians. Just because atheists don’t believe in god doesn’t mean that they aren’t ethical. There will be some Atheists who will be more ethical than Christians. Many people that are in religions that have made wrong decisions and there will be some people that are Atheists that are the same. Atheists are people and even if they don’t believe in God, they still have parents that showed them to be ethical. Everyone in this world has some morals, even if they weren't taught they have it deep inside of them.
I do not feel religion is necessary for ethics to exist or control behavior. For mankind to have survived in the beginning some form of ethics would have had to have been practiced. Now, whether we agree with what their ethics were, is different. Depending on the time, country, and culture, we live in has a huge influence over what our ethics are. Whether you are atheist or Christian, I think you can agree that the ancient man created religion. Therefore, what humans thought of as right and wrong, or ethical had to have come from within. Otherwise, could the human race ever have existed if we didn't know not to go around killing everyone, or known compassion to keep our loved ones safe. In a way, I find the behavior of our ancient ancestors more ethical than people of "civilized" times. They did what needed to be done for survival.
Atheists are as ethical as Christians, if not more. The atheist that I know use more rational thinking sometimes more than the Christians I know. They do no use God or religion as excuses for bad behavior, down and out times, or to defend their actions. There have been thousands of years of murder, torture, and discrimination all done in the name of God. I'd like to think those times are behind us since we have more knowledge and education, but they still exist. Love, kindness, and morals are taught and passed down through families just the same. The difference that I see in atheist families is that when bad things happen, they are not being punished by God or attacked by Satan. If you do something wrong, an evil entity didn't make you do it. And when a person chooses to live a different type of lifestyle or have different beliefs, it doesn't mean they are lost, or immoral.
To say that Atheist are unethical, one would have to determine what being ethical actually is. Even Christians can't all agree on what is ethical, and that's why there are a lot of different sects. From my own personal experiences religious people can be very hypocritical, and use God to defend it. This doesn't mean that all Christians behave this way, or I can even say what is ethical or not. If I can give any meaning to the word “ethics”, it would be to live of trying not to hurt one another.
There have been atheists throughout man’s history. Many are well known and are well respected for their various contributions to mankind. They include US Presidents, John Adams and Abraham Lincoln, scientists, Charles Darwin, and Albert Einstein, writers Aldous Huxley, and Samuel Clemens, inventors Thomas Edison and Benjamin Franklin, and others, such as Napoleon Bonaparte and Andrew Carnegie. Few people would think to call them unethical. I do not believe that it is necessary to have a religious belief to act in an ethical manner. However, I do believe that it helps, simply from the standpoint of not having to ‘reinvent the wheel’, so to speak. The Bible spells out a clear set of rules, no fuss, no muss. Are atheists as ethical as Christians? I believe that many are, some even more than Christians. I have no doubt that some Christians are hypocrites, behaving one way when no one is looking and another way when they may be seen by someone who knows them. On the other hand, I am also certain that many atheists have had ‘deathbed’ conversions to a belief in God. There have been many atheists who lost family, and property in defense of their ethics. Some lost their reputations , freedom and even their lives. If a person, atheist or Christian, believes in something with all his might, mind and strength, then he will not be deterred from the code of conduct he has established for himself
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Proposition Paper #4 What Does It ‘Take' To Be An Ethical Person?
Religious belief, as defined inside the context of “Western Religion”, is not necessary for ethical decisions and/ or behavior. Religious beliefs may incorporate values and behavior “characterized by adherence to religion or a religion”; or may merely constitute behavior that is “conscientiously exact; careful or scrupulous”. 1 The practice of religion may or may not be predicated on the idea of an immortal, omnipotent, omniscient being.
Ethical decisions and behaviors are manifested through “conformity to the standards of conduct of a given profession or group”2. An Atheist may behave ethically relative to the standards that are practiced among Atheists. “The Atheist believes in morality, but not in divine morality”3. Therefore the behavior of an Atheist can be as ethical as the behavior of a religious Christian, based on their ability to conform to the standards of behavior practiced among Atheists.
The premise that each religious group may be considered ethical based on their conformity to the standards of conduct adhered to by their prospective group is a valid argument. However, this argument becomes invalid when the Western view of God, as stated by Robert Solomon in our textbook, which purports that “God is the source of our moral laws as the judge of our actions and feelings and is the sanction that stands behind those laws and judgments” is applied. 4 The fact that the Atheist does not believe that there is a God, nor does he believe that he is subject to God’s moral laws and judgments, could be construed that he may behave in a manner that is not in alignment with God’s moral laws and therefore may behave in an unethical manner.
In accordance to the Western view, the most ethical group would be those that practiced conduct in accordance to the moral law that was sanctioned by God. All religious Christians and Atheists fall short of God’s moral laws 5; therefore it is feasible for an Atheist, even in this context, to be as ethical as a religious Christian. When viewed outside the context of the Western view of God, it is very probable that an Atheist can be as ethical as a religious Christian.
Sources:
1. Webster’s New World College Dictionary. 2009
2. Ibid.
3. Introducing Philosophy, by Robert C. Solomon; Oxford University Press 2008 pg.149
4. Ibid., pg. 148
5. King James Bible; Romans 3:23
Religious belief is NOT necessary for ethical behavior. It is not uncommon for a child to be raised by non-religious parents to be a moral individual. After all, we cannot assume that just because one is not religious that one is not immoral or ethical. Just the same, we cannot infer that a religious person is necessarily ethical. Morality is not exclusively related to religious belief. Many, many horrendous, vicious crimes against humans and humanity have been committed in the name of religious belief. Frequently, one religious group would use brutality to pressure other religious factions to accept their religion. This is contemptuous behavior in its highest degrees.
Although each case would have to be analyzed individually to decide, I think Atheists are generally as ethical as Christians. Or, Christians are no more ethical than an Atheist based on religious affiliation alone. Versus a religious individual though, I think Atheists are more likely to subscribe to anti-social doctrines such as Anarchy or other types of rebellious and/or destructive behavior. I also believe that some crowds that identify with Atheism also relate with other discordant ideas and activities. I think it stands to reason that the great majority of the faithful are devout to one degree or another and do not engage in unethical behavior as a custom. I also think that a large preponderance of Atheists are apt to conduct themselves in ethical ways.
I do not believe that religious belief is necessary to be ethical. Ethics (as defined in our textbook) is a “system of general moral principals.” Although many people intertwine religion with ethics, they are two very distinct topics. An “ethical” person must be able to make good decisions and live an honest life. I think that ethics are imbedded to us more so by our parents and teachers then religion. They are the ones who taught us to share and play nice, and to be fair. Personally speaking, I am not religious but I still try to help others and to do the right thing not because I want to go to heaven when I die, but because I hope that if I were ever in bad situation there would be someone there for me. So even if a person is an atheist they too can be ethical.
In my opinion, Atheist can be as ethical as Christians. In today’s world when people hear the word atheist they automatically picture creepy devil worshippers dressed in dark spooky clothing, when in reality they are as normal as anybody else. Just because a person does not believe in god, it does not mean that they do not believe in humanity. Ethics are guidelines that each individual has from being honest to helping out other and do not necessarily involve religion or God.
Position Paper #4
Is religious belief necessary for ethical decisions and/or behavior? Can an Atheist be as ethical as a Christian? Why or why not?
Ethics, as defined by our textbook, is “a system of general moral principles and a conception of morality and it’s foundation. Morals are the “rules for right action and prohibitions against wrong acts. Morality can be any set of ultimate principles, and there might be any number of moralities in different societies.” Based on these definitions along with my own personal experiences, I believe that religious belief is not necessary to bestow morals which, in turn, drive ethical behaviors and influence ethical decisions. What is moral and right varies from family to family, culture to culture, society to society, religion to religion, etc... Morals are instilled in people through their parents while growing up. In addition to parental teachings, the society in which you live will also dictate what behavior is expected and accepted as well as which behavior is not going to be tolerated. Knowing the difference between right and wrong comes from within, it’s a feeling you get when you know you shouldn’t be doing something, and the feeling you get when you do something good to help someone else…like your conscience.
Having grown up in a non-religious household I feel I am living proof that religion is not necessary to make ethical decisions.
I do feel that Atheists can behave just as ethically as Christians, it just depends on the standards of the societies in which both groups live. As stated previously, morals can vary, but we are all human after all. Who is to say that Christian morals are any more ethical than those of an Atheist?
In my opinion, I don’t think religious belief is necessary for ethical decisions. Depending on the family, the children are raised differently. Right from wrong should be distinguished and is known since one is a young child. Although there are some religions where killing or suicide is accepted; being ethical in everyday living is necessary but how does religion have to do with an ethical decision at work. Having a religious belief is something that people grow up depending on their heritage. Just as there are Christians, Catholics, Muslims, Jehovah witnesses, there are people who practice Atheism. Atheists do not believe in GOD’s. When it comes to making an ethical decision such as, “should I steal? Should I kill?” Atheists should know that it’s wrong and it shouldn’t be done. Either believing or not believing in a GOD, stealing, murder and other crimes happen. When it comes to being ethical, everybody has a little piece within.
I believe that a person can be ethical without the necessity of religious beliefs. In fact, I believe there are more important factors that contribute to how a person distinguishes right from wrong; for example, how we are raised by our parents as children and how we are influenced by the environment in which we live. It may be true that religion establishes the first set of moral standards in people’s homes. It is also true that religious beliefs have been the subject of many horrifying wars and crimes against human rights. To be totally influenced by religious beliefs isn’t ethical, it is fanaticism. In my experiences, I have met religious people that help their neighbor but mock the different. Also, I have met atheists who help others despite their religion, race, or sexuality. I consider myself an ethical person and some time ago I considered myself Atheist. I know that one thing doesn’t have to do with the other, and that Atheists can be as ethical as Christians. Although most people need religion in their lives, I believe that it is how we are raised and the experiences that we go through life that define our nature.
I believe that any person can make ethical decisions and behave ethically no matter what their religious beliefs are. Atheists can be as ethical as good Christians and sometimes Christians can be very unethical. One reason I believe that anyone can behave ethically is that most people can agree on a set of morals or a set of rules of what is right and wrong. Someone might oppose this argument by saying that without a religious education a person will not believe they will be held accountable for doing something morally wrong. To that I would say most religions offer forgiveness. People can do really awful things and as long as they ask for forgiveness, it will be granted. It may even be easier for someone that can receive forgiveness to do something wrong than it would be for someone just behaving morally for the sake of doing what is right.
Another reason I believe anyone can behave ethically is that most anyone can use reasoning and wisdom to make correct decisions. By the same token most anyone can let emotions or preconceived ideas make their decisions for them. Even a very religious person still must use rationality to decide if an action is ethical, if they don’t think, they can act unethically without meaning to. By rationality I mean using reason to act in the best possible way under the circumstances. In other words I think that circumstances can change what is seen as ethical or morally correct. Even such institutions as the Catholic Church have changed their views on morally charged issues like abortion when different circumstances presented themselves that challenged very long standing views. For example the church used to say that abortion was wrong, period. Now the church says that it is morally acceptable to have an abortion if the mother will die if the abortion is not performed. So even the church used rationality to change it’s strict rules of right and wrong. As long as you can think about ethics and morality, you can behave ethically and make ethical choices.
Works Cited:
Solomon, Robert C. Introducing Philosophy a Text with Integrated Readings. New York: Oxford UP, 2008. Print
Martin, Suzanne. “Class Lecture” Gateway Community College, Phoenix.12 Feb.2009. Lecture
What does it take to be an Ethical Person?
The definition for ethics deals directly with morality and the definition for morality deals directly with knowing the difference between right and wrong.
Just because someone believes in a religion does not give them ethics or morals. I believe that ethics and morals are a learned behavior. A person who knows the difference between right and wrong and tries to lead their life as a good person can be a morally good person.
Religion on the other hand gives a person a basis for punishment. I believe that religion can make a person more ethical. There is a list of rules that most religions request that their followers abide by. Each religion has some things that differ from each other. Who decides whether those religious beliefs are really good ethics and morals?
Again I believe that an ethical person does not necessarily have to believe in God. So an Atheist could be as ethical as a Christian.
In kindergarten we are taught right from wrong. I am not sure what religion each one of my peers practiced. However, we were all taught the same thing when it came to being a good person.
I don’t think religious belief is necessary for ethical decisions. People don’t need religion to make them be humane people; they can do the right thing without having a religion. Religion helps a person out, but it doesn’t show them how to be ethical. Being ethical comes from the home. It depends on how a family teaches their child and if they taught them the differences between good and bad. I know many people that don’t have a religion, but it doesn’t prove that they aren’t moral. Having a religious belief doesn’t prove how a person will behave, it depends how they were raised.
Yes, Atheists can be as ethical as Christians. Just because atheists don’t believe in god doesn’t mean that they aren’t ethical. There will be some Atheists who will be more ethical than Christians. Many people that are in religions that have made wrong decisions and there will be some people that are Atheists that are the same. Atheists are people and even if they don’t believe in God, they still have parents that showed them to be ethical. Everyone in this world has some morals, even if they weren't taught they have it deep inside of them.
I do not feel religion is necessary for ethics to exist or control behavior. For mankind to have survived in the beginning some form of ethics would have had to have been practiced. Now, whether we agree with what their ethics were, is different. Depending on the time, country, and culture, we live in has a huge influence over what our ethics are. Whether you are atheist or Christian, I think you can agree that the ancient man created religion. Therefore, what humans thought of as right and wrong, or ethical had to have come from within. Otherwise, could the human race ever have existed if we didn't know not to go around killing everyone, or known compassion to keep our loved ones safe. In a way, I find the behavior of our ancient ancestors more ethical than people of "civilized" times. They did what needed to be done for survival.
Atheists are as ethical as Christians, if not more. The atheist that I know use more rational thinking sometimes more than the Christians I know. They do no use God or religion as excuses for bad behavior, down and out times, or to defend their actions. There have been thousands of years of murder, torture, and discrimination all done in the name of God. I'd like to think those times are behind us since we have more knowledge and education, but they still exist. Love, kindness, and morals are taught and passed down through families just the same. The difference that I see in atheist families is that when bad things happen, they are not being punished by God or attacked by Satan. If you do something wrong, an evil entity didn't make you do it. And when a person chooses to live a different type of lifestyle or have different beliefs, it doesn't mean they are lost, or immoral.
To say that Atheist are unethical, one would have to determine what being ethical actually is. Even Christians can't all agree on what is ethical, and that's why there are a lot of different sects. From my own personal experiences religious people can be very hypocritical, and use God to defend it. This doesn't mean that all Christians behave this way, or I can even say what is ethical or not. If I can give any meaning to the word “ethics”, it would be to live of trying not to hurt one another.
There have been atheists throughout man’s history. Many are well known and are well respected for their various contributions to mankind. They include US Presidents, John Adams and Abraham Lincoln, scientists, Charles Darwin, and Albert Einstein, writers Aldous Huxley, and Samuel Clemens, inventors Thomas Edison and Benjamin Franklin, and others, such as Napoleon Bonaparte and Andrew Carnegie. Few people would think to call them unethical. I do not believe that it is necessary to have a religious belief to act in an ethical manner. However, I do believe that it helps, simply from the standpoint of not having to ‘reinvent the wheel’, so to speak. The Bible spells out a clear set of rules, no fuss, no muss.
Are atheists as ethical as Christians? I believe that many are, some even more than Christians. I have no doubt that some Christians are hypocrites, behaving one way when no one is looking and another way when they may be seen by someone who knows them. On the other hand, I am also certain that many atheists have had ‘deathbed’ conversions to a belief in God. There have been many atheists who lost family, and property in defense of their ethics. Some lost their reputations , freedom and even their lives. If a person, atheist or Christian, believes in something with all his might, mind and strength, then he will not be deterred from the code of conduct he has established for himself
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