Why do Atheist frequent the Religion Questions?

Question

If you dont believe in God or religion what buisness do you have here. This is not an attack but I am intrigued.

How can you answer a question you know nothing about?

NO!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

They are not going to admit it but, myself as well as hundreds of thousands other christians believe (from their track record) that atheists are so afraid that there might really be a GOD!.....2nd reason is they want to discourage & insult the believers because they don't have what the believers have (GOD) in their life!....Jealousy plays a big part in their actions & hatred towards christians!...

Answer 2

Because I think that when you ask a question, all sides should be considered when making a decision. Most of the Christians that answer the Christian-themed questions repeat what the poster had said, which I feel kind of defeats the purpose of asking a question. Why not learn about what the other guy thinks?

I also think that you are generalizing atheists. What makes you so sure that they don't know any thing about god and religion? You don't know their background. I mean, look, here you are deciding what atheists know without being one. Do you have any business questioning other people's motives? Not really. No one does. But it goes on.

Be accepting. Learn to pose a question without making it sound like an attack (because, the beginning of your question does come off harsh), and be open to new ideas.

Answer 3

Same reason you are here (presumably).

To answer questions.


Response:

I was a practicing Christian for over thirty years, read the bible more than once, and studied many different religions.

Based on the questions and answers I've seen on Yahoo, I know more than most thumpers about the bible, religion and history.

Perhaps you should visit my profile page.

Or, are you proposing that the only people who should answer are those who agree with you?

Additional response:

I'm nearly 60 years old, have no fear of death or the "afterlife," and am not looking for "God." Nor am I here to insult anyone for their choice of beliefs.

I am here to answer questions, just like I said at the opening of this answer & comment.

Answer 4

Because I am totally intrigued to get a glimpse into the minds of grown people who really believe in an imaginary friend!

And in response to this: because they have nothing to believe in? so they come here to find some meaning to their lives?? but wont admit it?

I don't believe in an imaginary friend called god, or his son being the savior of the world, or a book of prejudice and non-rational beliefs called the bible, true. But to say that that gives me nothing to believe in is a sweeping generalization that so many christians employ. I believe in love, respect, a hope for peace, intelligence, and that there is good in people's hearts. I don't need to believe in religion to support that. I have a husband I love, an extended family and friends who mean a lot to me, a career I enjoy, pets I care for and love - those are the things that bring meaning to my life. I don't need religion or god for that, either, thanks.

Answer 5

Religions are dangerous. So I often answer questions on religion from my nonbelieving point of view, so as to try to set things right (or what I believe to be right, anyway). But I don't meddle in technical internal things about religions. I answer things that can affect me. Religions are intrusive and expansive, and they wind up affecting all of us. That's what I'm trying to do, by spreading the word that there is no reason to believe there is a god.

Answer 6

1. They are intrigued by the belief systems of the religious and wish to understand them better.

2. They enjoy arguing with fanatical fundamentalists, even though they know that logic and rationality play no part in their belief systems.

3. They feel that if even ONE person is led to question his beliefs by the presentation of logical, rational ideas, it's a victory for truth.

Answer 7

Do you have any idea how frequently this question is asked?

I realize that no one reads this when I just link to it, so here is my response to a previous version of this question:

I believe that I have been nothing but courteous to the people of faith here. I openly deny their belief-system. They openly deny mine. That's fine. We have, however, engaged in some very respectful debate, much to the benefit (I hope) of both sides. I know that my beliefs have not changed, but my preconceptions about young-Earth Christians have been shattered by some of the people I have found here. I think that they are wrong, but I am thrilled to have the opportunity to debate with them without resorting to name-calling or rudeness.

Granted, this requires an openness on both our parts. I think that their faith is "wrong." They think that my lack of faith is "wrong." This is where most people get hung up and debate can go no further. If someone disagreeing with you is "offensive," you're stuck. Once you accept this disagreement, you are quite free to exchange ideas. This is what I have found here (for the most part.)

As for why I spend so much time in the religion and spirituality forum, I see faith as playing a huge role in the lives of everyone in the world, be they moderate Muslims, fundamentalist Christians, Pagans, or Atheists like myself.

In my supposedly free country I see gays discriminated against due to faith. People who would never think of using the N-word openly hate and criticize homosexuals for what they are, not who they are.

I see medical advances that could help millions of people stymied by arguments that have their basis in faith. Stem cell research could potentially ease the suffering of billions around the globe, but people of faith stand in the way.

We are currently involved in what may or may not be a holy war. This is an issue of faith.

Our current government supports "faith-based initiatives" in what may be a breach of The Constitution itself.

I know that faith helps people sleep at night. This doesn't undo the tremendous amount of suffering it has inflicted at every turn of history.

I see faith as a problem, and would like to encourage people to put aside their myths and embrace reason. However, I realize that this is futile. As Jonathan Swift said, "It is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into."

That said, I think that Yahoo Answers provides a wonderful opportunity to try to see where other people are coming from. I disagree with the Christians (and Muslims and Pagans...), but I think it is very important for me to try to understand them. I would hope that they will try to understand me. Once we find some common ground and some mutual respect, we can truly start to talk about things.

I hate the name-calling. The largest problem I have with religion is that it is divisive. I feel that this is the most important aspect of faith that needs to be removed from the equation. Name-calling is also divisive and does not fit into my attempts to act reasonably.

I feel that I deny, but do not scoff. I embrace and enjoy open debate. I think that the things discussed here are important. I'd like to think that some of the things I have to say are pertinent.

If you want a place for only Christians (for example) to exchange ideas, there are plenty of places on the web for that. However, I think that this exclusion of other mindsets and worldviews does a disservice to those who would seek such a closed system.

That's why, as an atheist, I show up on the religion thread.

Answer 8

That's just the point, they think they do. They refuse to believe in anything they can't see, they have no common sense, just like evolutionist's' Some of them know that God exists but are to scarred of having the truth confirmed. In the end they will know, God himself says' and ALL shall know that I am Jehovah' he also says 'i shall bring to ruin, those ruining the earth'

Gloria(BSYA)

Answer 9

I know what saves lives and eases pain: education. Religion imposes ignorance not only on its own followers but also on everybody else, bringing misery and destruction in its wake. I'm here to say that just ain't right.

Answer 10

I think atheists not only choose not to worship anyone, but they're goal in life becomes to make everyone else think the same. This site is a way for them to voice their opinion on any religious matter.