If atheists truly believed there was no God, why do they spend so much time on the religion & spirit... site?

Answer 1

they are still trying to convince themselves

Answer 2

Hi, Mose, my name is Hank. Atheists spend so much time on religion because religion permeates our society.

You can't avoid talking about religion in this Christian-dominated society. I don't subscribe to the outmoded belief system religion presents, but I was raised in a religious famiy.

My grandfather was a Pentecost preacher for forty-seven years. I have tried to talk without bringing religion into a discussion. I can't do it. But, just because religion has dominated my life so much, it doesn't mean I have to accept the superstition-laden subject. I also enjoy discussing religion with other people.

I've discovered that when I talk with others if I try to exclude religious references, I wind up sounding like George Bush when he does an unscripted news conference. Well, maybe not as bad as Bush. I hope you get the analogy, though.

I hope you get the answer you are searching for.

Hank Feral

Answer 3

Would you people please do a search and stop posting the same stupid questions over and over. I know it comes up when you type in your question. Do you just not pay any attention? If you weren't bright enough to figure it out on your own and really wanted to know you would read those answers.

The question is so ignorant, ethnocentric and insensitive I can hardly belive how many people ask it. There are religions that believe in no god or many gods or have a very different god concept or allow for undecided people. Do they not belong here either? The area is public. It isn't yours. It says faith and spirituality not Christianity. Stop being such a biggot.

Answer 4

I've an idea. Let's us atheists make a religion out of popular fantasy novels, just to how the seriously religious folks how silly their superstitions are.

I nominate for sainthood: Belgarion, Frodo, Tanis, Vlad Taltos, Lerris of Recluce, Milo Morai, Drizzt Do'Urden, Jimmy-the-Hand, Elminster, FitzChivalry Farseer, Simon Snowlock, and Rand al-Thor.

Answer 5

That's a good question. Maybe they think it's their duty to spread their views like some religious people think it's their duty to spread theirs. From what I've read on here, though, it seems these people are just trying trying to get a rise from people of faith. It think people should just mind their own business as far as religion is concerned. If you believe, believe. If you don't, don't. There's no point in arguing with people about whose religion is right or wrong.

Answer 6

there really is not such thing as it "god" people believe anything they read in some book , i swear if it said everyone has to kill a person on a certain day of the month people wouls if its in the bible, they dont have a mind of there own, only what is in the book, i call them small minded, athiest believe in whatever

there are millions of reason for me not to believe in GOD,
for example in the bible it states every boy should be circumsized after 8 days of being born right?
so if he creates everything and demands for boys to be circum. why make them born with forskin?

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

It's called education. You may want to look into it once in your life.
Besides the many emails I get from people looking to leave thier religion more than makes up for the idiots like yourself asking inane questions.

Answer 9

Because some want to continue to convince themselves that there is no God. If they can "win" an argument then they "feel" better about their beliefs. Otherwise no other real reason than to simply stir up a fight.

Answer 10

Haven't you heard the Word? Evolution is a religion, or that's what the religious nuts tell me.

Answer 11

ummmm, mabey when you click on answers home, all the questions are in a OPEN forum. i dont go into the religion section to answer questions.
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