changing an atheist to religion??
Because i see so strong logics of atheists
And so deep belief of the religious people
At least there should be some conversions
2006-06-12 06:21:22 · 11 answers · asked by ۞Aum۞ 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I know of two people who through their talks with me have reconsidered what they believe.
One with his believe in the big bang.
A second person went from being a strong Christian to a deist.
Through my conversations with you specifically I now believe the possiblity of my consciousness joining a greater consciousness when I die, and continue my spiritually journey on this path.
If that is a conversion to whatever label that is, I wouldn't say I've converted, I would say its something I strongly consider.
2006-06-12 06:26:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 3⤋
An atheist can't convert anyone to their beliefs especially if they say that they are religious. Come on now! Atheism is not a religion. Organized religion is believing in God or gods. In Christianity, converting is required. Other cults or organizations convert but I don't believe that they are sincere in converting. God bless you all in your campaign in trying to convert. If someone do leave their religion for atheism, they were not sincere in the first place only confused. God is not an author of confusion.
2006-06-12 06:49:38 · answer #2 · answered by Pashur 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about "conversions," but as an atheist, I have no desire or intent to "convert" anyone.
My only interest is in answering questions as honestly as I can and to the best of my ability & understanding.
Unlike Chriistians, I get no reward or punishment for my beliefs, or for converting others to my beliefs.
If a person's beliefs make him happy, or help him get through the day, or overcome personal tragedy/difficulty, that is a good thing and should not be given up or taken away.
So long as those beliefs do not include torturing me for as long as possible before killing me, that is.
2006-06-12 06:29:04 · answer #3 · answered by Left the building 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've tried to explain a lot of my beliefs to people. I have converted some people to agnosticism, or at least away from Christianity. In a cultural communication class, I shook nearly everyone's faith with a vigorous argument for gay rights and the Church's intolerance. None of this was on purpose, it all came up in conversation or class discussion. All I did was explain to people why I don't believe, what inconsistencies turned me away from Christianity and toward Atheism. I've never left one of those conversations with the other person's faith reinforced. I have always had an effect on them and their beliefs. Then again, these are people who were willing to speak with me about it. I don't explain anything to anyone with a hostile and entrenched viewpoint. I don't want to speak with them at all.
2016-03-27 01:48:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if anyone here has, but yes, people do change beliefs (or lack of them). Also, your question implies that atheism and religion is always separate. This is not true, just because a person doesn't believe in god or gods, which is what an atheist is, doesn't mean they aren't religious.
2006-06-12 06:29:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There are none. People arguing on the Internet usually harden their own beliefs.
People demonstrate the value of what they are - as they always have - by how they are in the world. An inspiring person usually inspires others.
I am pretty sure, on the other hand, that cantankerous Internet debating has had little effect on its participants' deeply held beliefs, however.
2006-06-12 06:54:41 · answer #6 · answered by evolver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure about in Y/A, but in the Yahoo Chatrooms, no. I have yet to see an atheist be converted to any religion. But I have seen some religious people change their religion. Christian to Pagan... Pagan to Christian... Muslim to Christian (or Pagan) and so on.
2006-06-12 08:30:59 · answer #7 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People turn to 'atheism' only after getting disillusioned by the parochial, ugly and degrading aspects of religions and hence no one dares to get into that rut again.
No one aspires to live in a dungeon after living in an airy and well ventilated house
2006-06-12 17:22:23 · answer #8 · answered by Mash 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure people who have won't simply admit it here... The possibility certainly exists since, other than the hardliners on either side, the 'silent' majority --as usual-- are fence-sitters for the most part and most would get swayed wherever the wind blows...
Let's say it's just an educated guess on my part.
2006-06-12 07:32:41 · answer #9 · answered by Arf Bee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course there are conversions. I used to be a christian but now I'm an atheist, although this was long before YA.
2006-06-12 06:51:20 · answer #10 · answered by Joe Shmoe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋