What do religious people think of atheists? What contentions to they have about athiest beliefs in society?

Question

besides spelling atheist right...

Answer 1

They are admirable people, because they use their heads, where we Christians are afraid to think because we might find our beliefs are all nonsense.

Answer 2

I don't know about any one else, but I believe our society today is based on differences. Race, religion and beliefs. That what makes our lives interesting. It would be pretty boring if we were all alike. Atheists have the right ot believe what ever they want, and should be allowed to do so without being tormented and pressured to convert to christianity at every turn. Would I like to see all athiests turn to the Lord? Yes. Will I pressure them? No. This of course goes for other religions and beliefs as well. A true christian has religious temporence, and will not "put the pressure on" someone of another faith or belief, but instead will ask the Lord to help that person to find his way to God.

Answer 3

I think that atheism is impossible because it presumes all knowledge. Why, because by definition an atheist not only believes that there is no god but that there is no possiblity of a god. This would presume all knowledge since if the person were not omniscient god could possibly exist outside the atheist's realm of knowledge.
A more appropriate title would be "agnostic" as, by definition, this person says that they don't know if there is or there isn't.

2nd thought... Atheists hold themselves up as the highest authority on which to base their decisions... what is moral, what is right, what is wrong, etc. Because they are human their opinions, just like anyone else's, can change with the changing of the wind. I true atheist is a dangerous person since there is no one to whom they are responsible to.

3rd thought.... An atheist will go to hell for eternity and why should this make them upset? All of their life they deny the existence of God and don't want to have anything to do with Him. When they die they will get their desire... eternal seperation from God. Of course, the atheist will know even as he is known meaning that the knowledge of how much God loves him and gave himself for him will be fully understood. As will be the atheist's understanding that they rejected God, not the other way around. They are without excuse.

Answer 4

I've never met a happy atheist (that I can remember.)
And I've never met one with a really good argument.
But, i do not hate or hold grudges against someone for their beliefs.
While I, as a Christian, explore the different ideas laid out for me by atheists or those of other religions, the vast majority of atheists I've met are unwilling to see my side.
I'm a hypocrite, all Christians usually are, but so are all atheists, it's apparently a human trait, not a religious one.
I think Lolonic and daprophetess03 had great answers, btw.

Answer 5

I believe atheists have a right to their views, even though I don't have the same ones. Atheism though, is just like other religions: Don't try to force your beliefs on me, and we'll get along just fine. Personally, I think if more national leaders were atheist, there would be less war.

Answer 6

I think religious people an atheists are both fine. I see no problem with any of the religions. Now if there were a religion where they believed in raping me and robbing me and killing me that would be a problem. But most atheists and religious people believe in basic respect.

Answer 7

Well, I am a religious person, but I don't think that I follow the majority with my line of thinking.

I don't believe that (unlike my religion) atheists will go to Hell for abandoning the idea of a God figure. Assuming that there is a God, the one that I know of would judge a person based on his strength of character -- not a lack of religion. It's difficult for some people to believe in something which lacks physical evidence and tangibility -- much like many fundamental theists have difficulty grasping scientific notions in the realm of physics, especially in dealing with the beginning of the universe and the theory of evolution.

That said, I cannot generalize an atheist any further. Atheists come in as many shapes and sizes as theists do. Some are completely ignorant and bull-headed in their intent to either purge the world of theists, or to provoke and mock them for personal amusement, while others come in the package I am more easily inclined to befriend -- willing at least to accept that some theists aren't closeminded or ignorant. Theists fit under these two categories just the same.

"Atheist beliefs?" That sounds almost oxymoronic... I'm not exactly sure what you mean by that. Perhaps you imply the increase in secularism about the world? The decline in morality, or at least from the theist's standpoint?

Well, I understand the need for secularism in the government, what with political correctness, freedom of religion, and all, but I think that in order for a government to truly function well, it does need a hint of religion in its roots. Religion originated partially out of the need for order in society, laying down rules and morals that would govern everyone, so in and of itself, religion is an *inseperable* element of government -- the laws of the land reflect this.

So while the world may be moving down a secular path, and fewer people are relying upon theism in their lives, the government does not need to fear chaos for lack of religion amongst the population, because the laws will surely remain intact. But *I* fear this lack of faith, because it amounts to a people who tend to place a lesser value upon morality. Will love be placed at as high a value as it is today? Atheists, as I said, come in many different packages -- but it would be my hope that the ignorant few do not cast religion into the shadows, for religion is an element in *life* as well as government that brings about order to the people as well. Religion is what makes some, though certainly not all, content with life.

Answer 8

In America, Atheism is obviously allowed under the "freedom of religion" doctrine. Your beliefs and traditions (or lack thereof) pertain to you and you only. That's your business. Though religious groups can protest atheism, they can't force atheists to change. Spirituality is a personal transformation, a journey, that each person much embark on for his or herself if they so choose.

Answer 9

WHAT BELIEFS i thought Atheists had no beliefs. Except maybe in themselves.Personally i think alot of Atheist are all show. I had a co-worker who loudly and frequently claimed to be a Atheist. When one of our patients was dying a terrible death from cancer she said i prayed she would go easy i said prayed to who your a atheist her face got very red.

Answer 10

That's their choice just as I choose to believe the way I do. I think it takes more faith to deny the existance of God than to believe. But I find nothing wrong and I don't judge them. I just wonder on what athiests base their morals and beliefs of right and wrong on.

Answer 11

I have nothing against them, even more I think that God prefers a good atheist than a "religious" person who is willing to kill using His name as an excuse...
We get along quite well, you know, but that is probably because I respect every living soul ;-)