Why do atheists give such bad advice?

This girl just asked a question about how she could straighten out her life. I told her to realize what needs to change, and work on it in small steps.


The theists, however, just told her to pray and all she could do was accept Jesus and hope for better times. Is that really good advice?


I find it to be really bad myself. I feel that one should take charge of their life instead of hoping/praying that some supernatural deity will change your life.Why do atheists give such bad advice?
Did you mean to ask 'Why do theists give such bad advice?'


I'm confused. I advise you to check things before you post them - advice from an atheist.Why do atheists give such bad advice?
I read somewhere when you have faith or when you pray you do live longer.....
mmmmm have to agree with the previous posted answer. Your question is not clearly stated. However that being said will take it that you mean those who believe in something greater than themselves - and altho' not a 'church' believer - I do believe that faith in the higher deity (whatever/whomever that might be) or just a strong belief in ones self - can create 'miracles'.... I work in the health care field and have seen both sides of it - those whose 'faith' have helped them thru almost impossible odds of recovery - and those whose faith in themselves and who have a strong familial or otherwise support group - have achieved the same. So, through observation - cannot say that any advice is 'bad' - it will be whatever the person believes in..
lol maybe it wouldnt hurt for you to read more and open your mouth less
You have confused your question and details. I think people should take charge.
I totally agree. You can hope and pray all you want but if you want your life you change, YOU have to do something about it. You have to take matters into your own hands, not just think that hopefully someone or something is going to come along and make everything better. You have to take care of YOURSELF not expect other people to do it for you.
thee worst flipped question ..ever
Great answer LUDD! I was just sitting here wondering the same thing! People really need to proofread!
From what I've seen, atheists give the best advice.
Tacos!
That's very clever, how you took my question and changed one word. You should have changed the details, though, to correspond with the question. Thanks for the re-run.
by the way atheists do not believe in s higher supernatural deity, they don't in believe in any god. So those who gave that advice could not have been atheist. If Jesus is mentioned, then they were Christians. And look I'm going to tell that there are people who have found that their lives got better after accepting Jesus. Not everyone, but some. It all depends on the person.
do you even know what an atheist is?
People are stupid, they'll believe whatever they want to be true and expect Jesus to fix their life. Perhaps its because ';oo this life may suck but I GET TO GO TO HEAVEN and YOU don't!';
i think you meant to say ';why do theists give such bad advice';.





im a believer in god, though im not a bible thumper and believe the bible is only one part of the wisdom needed in order to hear from God





certainly this woman you mention should take steps on her own and take matters into her own hands, but what would be wrong with seeking divine assistance and guidance along the way?





im not advocating praying to receive something, im not advocating constantly asking for the problems to be resolved as if by some lightening bolt from the sky, what im advocating is that she seek an answer by trying to listen for his voice