Wally
By Ms. Kinnikufan
Disclaimer: I own none.
God? I don't think that's the important issue here. I don't believe that whether you believe in God, Allah, Buddha, a holy turnip, all of the above or none of the above doesn't excuse your responsibility to help your fellow beings.
I think all beings have an innate responsibility to help each other, whether they believe there is a God or there isn't a God.
I hate it when there some sort of trouble in the world and the theists (people who believe in God) say "It's their own fault for not believing in our God or something "It's God's will." or "There they go but for the grace of God." I don't claim to know everything about every religion that has existed on Earth, however I do think that your God, Goddess, holy turnip, or whatever wouldn't have wanted you to stand around shake your head. I think religions heart is all about making connection with your fellow people, and that there is no better way then helping out those who are facing troubles.
I also hate it when there is some sort of trouble in the world and the atheists go and say "See! See! There is no God! There is no God!" You proved your point now get off your butt and help.
I really hate it when people say that there is no God and thus no afterlife, then there is no point in living a good life or caring about your fellow beings. I think if that there really is no God or afterlife, then that's all the more reason to help your fellow people. If everyone only gets one chance at life, why shouldn't we try to make it good for everyone. If there really is no God, then that means there is all the more reason to help each other out: we're stuck in this together, so we all might as well stick together. Yeah, I know that's corny, but it's what I believe.
I also believe that believing in a God doesn't automatically make someone a better person (or a worse person). I've met Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Shintos, and even a couple of people who worshiped a holy turnip (I think they abused drugs in the past) who took were helpful, active people.
I've also met the people of those religions (that includes the holy turnip, surprisingly enough) who were apathetic and just generally assholes.
In the end, I think it's our actions that define us, not our belief in God or our lack of belief in God.