What do atheists think of this story...about a bestselling author who was struck by Light...?

Question

like Saul on way to Damascus? He's the author of 'Basic Instinct'.

Here's the link:

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080823/NEWS10/808230343

Answer 1

Doesn't mean God exists.  

Answer 2

Saul figured out that the best way to F up a system is from the inside so he saw the "light" and then twisted all the teachings of Jesus, creating what Christianity is today

Answer 3

Another person who ascribes a common phenomenon to a supernatural being.

It was probably a mild form of epilepsy - just as Paul's was.

And the first thing he does is write a book about it and promote it - a nice little earner.   Hope he's donating all the revenues to a cancer charity.

Answer 4

It sounds shocking.

Answer 5

Everyone has an epiphany sometime in their life. Some attribute it to the divine. Some attribute it to a renewed self-awareness.  

Answer 6

I have heard a lot of stories about skeptics and atheists who had epiphanies or revelations, for example there was a neuroscientist who suffered brain damage after a stroke which, for some reason, allowed her "right brain" to dominate. She spoke of such amazing transcendent experiences that made it crystal clear that everything was connected and all was one. This also happens when people use certain "mind expanding" drugs. Many a genius also speak of such things. It is all consistent with the ancient eastern philosophies and religions that tell us the "ego" is an illusion. But instead of needing "mind expanding" drugs, they reach this state of awareness through transcendental meditation. Many people have spoken of these experiences which allowed them to connect with "pure being" and transcend their "mind" or their "ego"...........BUT:::::::::::::THIS STORY by FAR is the LAMEST i have ever heard in my life.  He PRAYED to GOD and all of a sudden............it's c**p....and I am sure he is a CHRISTIAN who claims this is PROOF of the biblical god, right?..........The biblical god is a metaphor for something they can not explain, and also a means of controlling the masses

Answer 7

Just because you can make a living as an author doesn't mean you're immune to hallucinations.

Answer 8

Not impressed.  Believers are well-known for deceiving themselves into things they want to believe.  In addition, severe emotional stress can bring about emotional changes.  A Christian suffering similarly could just as easily change his declared religion, or even drop it entirely.

Answer 9

just another story...

Answer 10

"Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic removed 80 percent of his larynx, put a tracheotomy tube in his throat, and told him he must quit drinking and smoking immediately."

Isn't it strange that after all this work done by doctors (not god) and after following this advice given him by his doctors (not god), the man then claims his recovery was a miracle?  Why didn't he say that it was the result of the fine work and advice given him by his doctors?  This man is a liar.  I wouldn't trust him.  Thats what I think.

---Atheist

Answer 11

This is important why?

Answer 12

I do not know what they think of it but this man has truly been touched by the spirit of god.I to experienced gods spirit in a big way.Now I just can not and do not enjoy any movies that have a dark side.I use to just love a good scary movie with gore.Now I just can not bear to look at them.I do not let my youngest son watch them either.He really does not care to anyway.I think he should go back to the nondenominational church and give it another try.

Oh and you should have heard George Forman testimony.It was awesome.