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Are there hymns you like despite your atheism?

I'm a sucker for any song, hymn or poem about seafarers in distress. Probably has something to do with all those desperate Battle of the Atlantic newsreels when I was a kid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjcSpCSUjdk

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SW-User

Many have lovely melodies and harmonies. It's only the lyrics that are difficult for atheist ears.

Really · 80-89, M

@SW-User I don't really have difficulty with many of the lyrics; don't discriminate a lot between the words pray & hope. They both commonly reflect the fervent wish for a benign outcome. I can respect the human emotion behind the wish whether it leans on prayer or not.

SW-User

@Really No need to explain yourself.

Really · 80-89, M

@SW-User Need? I enjoy expressing my thoughts & feelings and this is supposedly an open forum. Your comment is puzzling to me. What do you mean by it?

Really · 80-89, M

@SW-User For how many atheists' 'ears' do you think you speak? Not mine. Quote the source of your numbers please.