Some Theists claim that even if they were to show evidence for God, atheists still would not believe?

I can speak only for myself, Nikon, and as I'm not yet dead, have no experience in the subject at hand. I do, however, have a sister (an atheist) who works with hospice in Pittsburgh. She has sat with many people of all beliefs as they've lived their final moments, and has shared some interesting things.

One such experience is somewhat "creepy," and hints at a possible afterlife, which is something my sister is now starting to consider. She's noted that many of the dying -- in those few days immediately before Death comes to call -- start speaking to (and interacting with) invisible people in the room. These "invisible people" include long-lost friends, relatives, and even a few strangers.

There is never an element of fear, and the dying person seems genuinely happy to "see" these people, even those whom they've never met. What's most interesting about all of this is that -- with the exception of the strangers, because nothing there can be verified -- every one of the "invisible people" has been long-dead. The dying never converse with Aunt Martha who is happy, spry and lives 1000 miles away ... they always interact with those who have gone on before them.

Not every dying person does this ... but some do. This certainly does give one cause for consideration... As for kicking and screaming? There are always a few who fear death, but most people go peacefully.

At least, this is what my sister has related. If the dying went any other way, I doubt she'd sit with them. (((((Nikon))))) OURScott ... Aww, Scott, you know I love ya ... but I don't buy the hallucination explanation.

We're going to have to agree to disagree. I'd go there if those with whom my sister sits ever "interacted" with those who are living, but they don't. It's always the dead, and this gives her the chills.

She's my sister, an honest, intelligent person and I have no reason to doubt what she's shared. Likewise, I have no reason to doubt what you say, and I know about your near-fatal accident ... Thankfully, you're still with us. Perhaps therein lies the difference.

(((((OURScott))))).

It appears that a strong belief in some sort of afterlife may make passing less frightening. At least those of us who choose to live without belief can hope so. Birth and death are big events in one's life, and can be missed if one is trying to run away from the experience.

Kuma.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.