[MtnClimber]

Together, then, these findings suggest that despite denying that God exists, nonbelievers behaved as though God did exist.

God does exist whether they believe it or not.

[AndyTheBear]

What kind of sick study makes somebody say such things?

[353FMG]

When a believer is taught that God hears his cry for help and then finds out that that is not the case, a sense of desperation may set in. A non-believer does not have that problem.

[RoosterRedux]

I once had a fellow worker tell that me that the boss might think I was unintelligent if he knew I was religious.

I said to this fellow worker: "Do you honestly think I would let the boss' opinion have more weight than my own in terms of my place in eternity?"

His eyes got wide, but he didn't respond.

[Governor Dinwiddie]

Christianity has been part of the Western World for 2000 years, entwined in the literature, art, architecture, and moral codes and laws. Just maybe some of that might rub off on nonbelievers.
 

[ravenwolf]

Religion is alive and well,every one from the evolutionists to
the man made global warming nuts are bashing every one. Until
it is sickening.
I
It is in government, church and even business. many people
dare not go to church in fear of running on to another of
Satan’s religions.

[exDemMom]

Some scientific studies have shown that people have a need to believe in something. We can observe that when they reject organized religion, they turn to all kinds of crazy beliefs.

Atheists are not adamant about atheism and set on crushing any hint of Christianity because they do not believe. They fanatically push atheism precisely because they *do* believe, and are trying desperately to crush and distance themselves from their own suppressed beliefs.

[RedStateRocker]

Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

[Poison Pill]

But even if you don’t believe in Christ or a God, religion can still be a powerful force.

That statment is based on the mistaken assumption is that religion drives morality.

[af_vet_1981]

But even if you don’t believe in Christ or a God, religion can still be a powerful force. Research shows that even nonreligious people may hold unconscious beliefs linked to religion that can affect their psychology.

One need look no further than the San Francisco music scene ...

If only you believe like I believe, baby (If only you believe like I believe)
We'd get by