Atheists: Which would you choose?

Well it would be pretty stupid to not acknowledge something that is standing right in front of me like that, assuming I could prove I wasn't dreaming.

That being said, I wouldn't want to live forever either.

If I died and found myself in front of Christ, how would I not acknowledge him? Close my eyes and say, "you're not real, you're not real, you're not real". I think you misunderstand why many people are atheists - they feel there is no evidence for god(s).

EDIT: "Chili: Thank you, but as you can see by the answers above that is precisely what many are doing. This is not strange to me as it seems that most atheist live their life with blinders on... I would expect them to go to their deaths the same way."

Most atheists are far more informed about religion and philosophy than theists. They are not afraid to ask questions, which is something Christians, for example, are frightened into not doing - questioning the validity of the Holy Spirit is irreconcilable. So you see, by not questioning their beliefs, they are the ones living with "blinders" on. How can you say an atheist is living with blinders on, when they look at EVERY possibility with their eyes wide open? Just because they come to a different conclusion than yours doesn't mean they are closed minded.

As for the atheists who said they would still deny Christ's existence, so be it. If your doctrine is right, this same god gave man the ability to choose. Some atheists feel that if the Christian god is real, and did perform some of the atrocious things the bible has depicted, they would want nothing to do with him. I for one agree with this sentiment. I try to live a morally sound life; if there is a god, I expect him to do the same.

-A false dilemma (also called false dichotomy, the either-or fallacy, fallacy of false choice, black-and-white thinking, or the fallacy of exhaustive hypotheses) is a type of logical fallacy that involves a situation in which only two alternatives are considered, when in fact there is at least one additional option. The options may be a position that is between the two extremes (such as when there are shades of grey) or may be a completely different alternative.-

It is pure hypocrisy for god botherers to keep posting 'what if we are right' questions, because such self absorbed morons never stop and consider: What if someone ELSE is right and we're NOT.

Anyone who wishes to exist forever obviously has not thought that concept through. Maybe if he'd offered to let me exist for as long as I desire to exist, that would be something, but that's not what Christians say is going to happen. They say you exist forever whether you want to or not. And like they say, forever is a long time. And if you can't figure out why that would be the worst punishment imaginable, then try it and see I'm right.

Um...what?

I couldn't possible fail to "acknowledge" something standing right in front of me.

However, since "live forever" isn't even possible, and I'd want no part of the claimed biblical god or its supposed "heaven," I'd still choose "cease to be forever."

Not that it will ever happen, of course...

Peace.

it's a hypothetical equivalent to asking 'what if santa claus existed'

the god of the OT (and the NT version of jesus supports that god) is an evil demiurge responsible for horrific genocides. I dont want any part of your vile sky-fairy myth, thank you very much

What's "acknowledge", since I'm pretty sure it's not a choice.

Do you mean more like, pledge allegiance? Become a vassal?

I don't think I'd choose eternal servitude over eternal peace.

Who wants to live forever? I can't imagine a more perfect example of hell.

the day he presents himself is the day i will acknowledge him. But seriously....thats not going to happen

Pascal's Wager. I will now counter it:

You may live a good life and believe in a god, and a benevolent god exists, in which case you go to heaven: your gain is infinite.

You may live a good life without believing in a god, and a benevolent god exists, in which case you go to heaven: your gain is infinite.

You may live a good life and believe in a god, but no benevolent god exists, in which case you leave a positive legacy to the world; your gain is finite.

You may live a good life without believing in a god, and no benevolent god exists, in which case you leave a positive legacy to the world; your gain is finite.

You may live an evil life and believe in a god, and a benevolent god exists, in which case you go to hell: your loss is infinite.

You may live an evil life without believing in a god, and a benevolent god exists, in which case you go to hell: your loss is infinite.

You may live an evil life and believe in a god, but no benevolent god exists, in which case you leave a negative legacy to the world; your loss is finite.

You may live an evil life without believing in a god, and no benevolent god exists, in which case you leave a negative legacy to the world; your loss is finite.

Problem, god?