What's the #1 reason why atheist's are answering questions in this category?

Question

I'm being enlighted thanks.

Answer 1

Probably because there are questions being asked. A lot of people find religion interesting and have opinion on the whole idea.

Answer 2

Perhaps they shed light on a very difficult subject. No converts, either way, will be made here...but I see some VERY un-Christian writing here by supposed Christians. I see a great amount of judgement being made, when God has said, "Judge not lest ye be judged." It would seem to me, as a casual visitor to this section, that perhaps if Christians practiced more of what they preach, Atheists would feel less compelled to point out the failures that are so prominently displayed here, day after day. IT is the same question I will ask of many of you...why do you answer so many questions in the Gay/Bisexual area when the only comments made are negative???? Did anyone ask for your opinion on being Gay? NO....Questions here, and in all areas of this site, deserve a real answer, not stupid, nasty remarks.

Answer 3

Simple. The simple mided atheists can't stand to see anyone at peace, content, or happy because they have none of those things for themselves. They are miserable, deep down, and they resent anyone who has an iota of hope. They are empty and are trying to empty those here with honest integrity in their questions and answers. Ignore them. Their views and opinions are without life, promise, levity or true enlightenment.

Answer 4

Our minds are open to all what is around us, and no one would be able to answer your curiosity, religeon has many faces from JW's or christain to catholic etc, where as an Athiest is the same all over the world. We percieve life in our way and to share it is an amicable way with out forcing anyone to change to another status in belief's.

Answer 5

I'm not an atheist or christian or other religion, but I would say it because the two are the same, they're both easy pray, both like to argue about who's right, God or No God is the question

Answer 6

We are people with opinions too. This category is for all users of Yahoo Answers not just a select few.

Answer 7

1. This question is posted many times every day.

2. 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

Because a question posed in an open forum is open for anyone to answer and they have their opinion on the subject just like anyone else.

Answer 9

Same reason religious folk want to teach in High School science class... promote open debates

Answer 10

Well im a pagan and i answer just hopeing to undo some of the lies christians spread about my people and my family and my belief. Wasn't it supposedly your almighty GOD that said judge not lest ye be judged!!!