"Poof, You're Gone!"

There is an old saying "There are no atheists in fox holes", and personally, I believe this to be true. In any combat situation, when death may be imminent, most soldiers and marines will call on the Almighty God. Faith is very important to soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen. We have a saying "For God and Country" which resonates throughout those who serve. I've seen some pretty tough guys on their knees; knowing that they weren't the ones who were really in charge. Even in basic training, the Chapel was always full on Sunday morning. It has been a while since I've been on an Army post, but I'll bet those Chapels are still pretty well attended. America is a nation built on faith in God; this gives us our national moral compass.

What is atheism? It is the belief that God doesn't exist. It is the belief that after this life, there is nothing, and the individual doesn't exist any longer; "poof, you're gone!" Atheism also begs the question of " why be good and why risk yourselves for anything other than your own survival?" Another question is" why volunteer for any branch of the armed services, other than a nice retirement", "why risk the only life you get endangering it for the safety of people you don't know?" Atheism is illogical if you do anything that will shorten your life to benefit others. Atheism is a selfish belief; take what you want, there is no moral consequence, just don't get caught!

A couple of days ago, I read an article saying that a small number of atheists want some type of atheist chaplain in the armed services. I didn't know what to make of this request. Do the atheists want somewhere to go on Sunday morning, rather than sleep in? What would a sermon from an atheist chaplain sound like? "My atheist brothers and sisters don't believe in anything today! Do anything you want, just don't let anybody else see you do it! Don't contemplate your existence, it's all for nothing! Behave like animals, life is not sacred!" I guess this would about cover the atheist belief system in a nutshell. If an atheist gets wounded in combat, would he expect to be taken care of first, after all he's not going anywhere if he dies, and the believers are!

In America, you can believe or disbelieve anything you like, as long as you don't harm others. I just find it strange that atheists are so threatened by those that have faith in a higher power. I'm a Christian, and I don't feel threatened by atheists; they can do what they wish, as long as they allow me the same right.

If you are ever in a fire-fight, or tank rounds are shooting over your head, and you don't believe in God, do me a favor, try not to cry out to God; He's busy with the rest of us at those times!