Is there anything anyone is going to say on yahoo answers thats going to convert anyone.?

Question

Is anyone going to convert here from atheism to religion or from religion to atheism off yahoo answers.

Why are we here trying to score points off one another it won't work I don't think ever.

This isn't to say someone with a genuine question can't get it answered, just the overall trend of why are (your group) not believing what I believe.

Answer 1

Jim Darwin, soon to be more popular than Jesus Christ.

Answer 2

I am an atheist.

There is nothing to gain or lose by converting people.

I was a practicing Christian for over thirty years and I primarily visit to answer questions. It is irrelevant to me what people believe so long as that belief does not involve inflicting pain on me for my beliefs.

The confusion some people seem to have is that they think atheism is a belief system or cult with some kind of agenda. I can't speak for anyone but me, but I have no agenda other than answering questions as truthfully as I can based on my knowledge of religion and the bible.

Until one has tried to separate himself from the Christian cult, one cannot know how difficult and painful that process can be. So, I do try to offer my support for those who are going through that process, or have been through the process.

Further, I don't recall posting a single comment or question that was intended to convert anyone. ex. "If you don't become an atheist, you'll burn in hell!!" or anything like that.

I mainly just try to answer questions as accurately as possible.

Answer 3

I think for this category it is more of a spot to share opinions and confirm that perhaps the way you feel is shared by others. Will anyone change their opinions because of something they have read? *shrugs* Hard to say. My guess is that No..they will not. Will it make them stop and thing? It seriously could. And this could prompt them to find other places that will answer more questions that will then prompt them to discuss things openly with others face to face and read more bits of literature that could help them with their decisions. I feel that this site is a catalyst........not a solution.

Are we trying to score points? No....I don't think so. We are sharing opinions and thoughts and laying out information. What the asker does with it from there is certainly their perogative. I'm sure some gain a great deal......while others can't see what lies before them. For sure.....we all have our reasons for being here.

Answer 4

I don't know about convert, but perhaps plant a seed of an idea that grows over time. If we can generate a reasoned discussion, and keep it well mannered, we can inform one another of differing points of view and differing traditions. My own experience in my spiritual quest was that it was very beneficial to learn what other people believed, what their symbols represent, and so forth. I think a lot of people may simply be confirmed in what they already believe, but with an improved tolerance for others. Nothing wrong with that!

Answer 5

I have asked a similar question, that has anyone been saved by asking questions on YA? did anyone pray a prayer for forgiveness? I didn't get a response that anyone did. I have been very saddened to see how many people are lost, seeking, and have so much emptiness in their lives that they are seeking on the web. I know the Word says in Isiah that the "Word of God doesn't return void, but accomplishes every work that it is set forth. " so as they read the word, they are learning,whether their minds accept it or not.

Answer 6

I'm agnostic (undecided). I feel that religious people and atheists are the same. They both have beliefs without proof and are trying to force the opposing opinion to conform. Not to say there's not genuineness going on from both sides in some instances, but people will believe what they want to regardless of the "force feedings" and attitudes which occur here frequently.

Answer 7

I doubt anyone is going to convert me, but when people have good arguments, I listen. I try my best to make all my religious beliefs the right ones, but I determine what is 'right' by what makes the most sense. Thus I think it would be possible for a well-informed and intelligent person to convince me to change my mind on a given topic if he or she had some evidence and persuasive arguments to back their position.

Answer 8

Since this is a religious section I am here to get and give answers to questions that need to be answered. I have been here for a few months and have learned much from many educated and thoughtful answers.
We just need to try to ignore the childish questions and answers that get posted here sometimes.

To me the points aren't that important. A good and thoughtful answer makes my day. Hope you have a good one.

Answer 9

As you say it is impossible to convert anyone on-line, What is needed to convert is to adopt the same approach as Pagan Roman emperor Constantine. He had the clever idea that in order to achieve his political agenda of conquering Europe, all he had to do was make Christianity a compulsory state religion and slaughter all the free-thinkers and non-believers. Hey presto! instant converts!

Answer 10

It is God, the Holy Spirit, that calls and brings people to repentance, salvation and membership in the Body of Christ, not men and their sophomoric answers on Yahoo or their worldly psychological and pop cultural tactics, learned at the teats of secular humanism and post modern Protestantism. If your desire is to convert someone to the true faith, start with yourself; that should keep you busy the rest of your life.

Answer 11

Nope, no one here is on the way to succeeding to convert me, although many have tried, sadly enough.

Seriously, these people are losing their time. I won't get converted on Yahoo! Answers, nor in real life. Tough luck, people.