What would it be like if only the Atheists had ever lived? [Spirituality & Religion]

Because in history lots of painters, musicians, sculptures, architects and creative people were definitely NOT ATHEISTS. So would we have all the nice paintings and stuff we have today if everyone ever born was an Atheist? No we would not

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TheSentinel · M

Of course we would. A person's artistic ability has nothing to do with having or not having religion.

Carazaa · F

@TheSentinel Not true. Great faith inspires, and rewards.

hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

@TheSentinel Actually it is the ability to see beyond the here and now that makes them great artists, musicians etc that leads them to being religious. Only the dull and ignorant remain atheists.

BlueSkyKing · M

@TheSentinel Great terror inspires too. Go back a few centuries and everyone feared the Inquisition. If you admit it to being an atheist, you’re dead with plenty of torture first.

TheSentinel · M

@Carazaa Yes, faith can inspire. But it isn't the only source of inspiration. So what I said stands true.

TheSentinel · M

@hippyjoe1955 No, not true at all. Inspiration can come from a wide variety of things. In fact, limiting your inspiration to strictly faith can have an inhibiting affect on the human spirit.

Sharon · F

@BlueSkyKing [quote] If you admit it to being an atheist, you’re dead with plenty of torture first.[/quote]
That's precisely why so many historical figures claimed to be christian.

hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

@TheSentinel Ask any creative person where their inspiration comes from. If honest they will say they don't know or that it comes from outside themselves. A well known song writer was asked where he got his songs from and he said there are songs all around him when he wants one he just reaches out and takes one.

Carazaa · F

@TheSentinel All great art is inspired by God, some just aren't aware of the source the ones who do are rewarded.

Sharon · F

@Carazaa [quote]some just aren't aware of the source[/quote]
Nor are you it appears. All great art is obviously inspired by the Muses, not by your god!

TheSentinel · M

@Carazaa While you are free to believe what you want, what you've said here just isn't correct.

Carazaa · F

@TheSentinel It is correct. Jesus created everything, and he says
"[c=BF0000]You can do [i]nothing[/i] without me"[/c]
"[c=BF0000]All authority is given to me"[/c]
"[c=BF0000]The word became flesh and lived among us. Everything was made by him"[/c]

TheSentinel · M

@Carazaa No. But you are free to believe that.

Carazaa · F

@TheSentinel And you as well 🙂. Just be aware that there are consequences if you are wrong. I care and that's why I am here to warn people! 💖