ok why are atheists in the religion rooms then ?

Answer 1

Right on, 'wrathpuppet'!!

Answer 2

As I said yesterday when the same question was asked by a different person:

I post here and elsewhere to debunk the three lies that religious people continue to repeat.

1. "Only are moral."

Being part of a religion makes one moral? Bu**sh**. If being christian makes someone moral, then explain the KKK and Nazi Germany. If being jewish makes one moral, then explain Israeli terrorism. If being a muslim makes one moral, then explain the Taliban and Osama bin Laden.

Don't respond with another lie: "But they aren't christians/jews/muslims!" If someone calls himself a christian/jew/muslim, he is, no matter what you say. You will never hear an atheist say "Stalin wasn't a true atheist!"

2. "My religion has a right to teach others."

Oh yeah? If the religious can spew their bile, then I can display fresh facts. Only a hypocrite - or specifically, a hypochristian - doesn't want all people and views to have the same right.

3. "My religion is original, sent down from 'god'/'allah'/'zoroaster'/'Bob the Angry Flower'!"

There is no such thing as an "original religion" in the last 2000 years except for $cientology, and that cult is nothing but a load of crap. All religions are nothing but regurgitations and retellings of previously existing religions, and I've got the evidence to back it up.

The notion that one particular religion is somehow "special" or "true" is a laughable concept. There's nothing new under the "son".

Answer 3

Atheists like to mingle within religion areas for attention they never got as a kid. They like to bash Christianity for some odd reason. Some atheists claim they used to be a christian in the past, but they escaped the prison within christianity, but it's funny these same atheists will debate/argue with christians about christianity. You will find out that most people that claim to be atheist are really a disgruntled believer.

Answer 4

We are NOT in the religious rooms- random questions are on the main page of Yahoo! answers. A better question would be- why are Xtians so angered and apparently threatened by the strong Atheist presence here on Yahoo! Answers? Leave us alone.

Answer 5

Because xians are trying everyday to have their agenda pushed down my throat. To ban abortion, morning-after pills, HPV vaccinations, gay rights, etc... So they have lost their immunity from criticism and ridicule (if they ever had one which the crusades and inquisition and even hanging of jesus n the cross would preclude).

And it p**** me off when they tell some woman in the pregnancy section who asks if abortion is an option that god gave her that baby. It ENRAGES me to read that shite. What about the women who can't get pregnant? What about those who need expensive and extensive medical intervention to get pregnant? That is highly insulting, condescending, and idiotic. SO I vent my spleen at them, yes.

Answer 6

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 7

Last time I checked people were allowed to discuss something even if they don't believe in it. They make our discussion richer and often point out things that would never have occured to me, since I'm coming from a faith perspective.

Thank you wrathpuppet, that was great, and I will always look forward to reading your thoughts.

Answer 8

Because, last time I checked most of the people on here are Americans, and you guys profess to have a freedom and that includes a freedom of thought.

Wrathpuppet - beautifully put.

Answer 9

Well either they are hoping someone will give them a logically reasonable answer for God's existence or they are there to convince everyone else to give up their foolish pursuit of a being that doesn't exist. Take your pick. I don't really mind that they are there.

Answer 10

Because the internet doesn't have a category for ideology, and religion is the closest they can come.

Answer 11

Atheists are confused people. After all they evolved from monkeys!!