"And reason #1 being:.... Every time an atheist's car lurches over a cliff, they yell out, "GOD HELP ME!" :)
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They do? Were you riding along?
This is a variation of the old "There are no atheists in foxholes" cliche. It's not true, either way.
I am an atheist, and have been near death a couple of times. Not once did I call on any deities.
Oh really? What's your 'proof'? There are a tremendous number of stories validating that saying.
MineralMan has a point, AU. And besides, the lack of atheists in foxholes wouldn't prove God's existence even if it were true. It owuld only prove something about atheists and foxholes.
This is a variation of the old "There are no atheists in foxholes" cliche. It's not true, either way.
I know this is anecdotal, but I have NEVER met an atheist in a foxhole.
You never know, one day science may develope the ability to measure God. In your case, that may be a capital "OH SH*T!" moment.
;^)
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I am an atheist, and have been near death a couple of times. Not once did I call on any deities.
I guess the better question is who will you call for after death?