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Originally Posted by B L Zeebub
Its funny when my dad died at 91yrs last year, he was in the emergency room with an oxygen mask over his face.
The nurse started to ask me the questions they ask to admit name, age, I answered for him, she then asked Religion, my Dad moved the mask smiled at me and said "no thank you nurse, I am an Athiest"
He about one hour latter told the doctors he had been poked and prodded for the last 5yrs he wanted no more indignities done to him and no ressusitation, I saw to it his wishes were carried out. he died soon after.
We cremated him, with people just standing up and saying what they thought about my Dad, his wish was for just my brothers me and my mum to be there, and for no mumbo jumbo, about 300 people came to pay respect to him Attachment 1362Hard Man and a good boxer. |
Christians are far more likely than atheists to be part of groups that work hard to instill values about being good to other people, and having good relationships. The teachings of the Bible emphasize values such as honesty, love, forgiveness, patience, and generosity. Many of these values are not emphasized in social circles dominated by atheists.