Do Christians feel that atheists are inherently bad people?

Question

I mean an atheist who never accepts God and will never accept God. Are they sick, evil people?

We all know the general response is they won't be sick anymore once they accept the love of God. I am talking about an atheist who will never accept it.

Do atheists feel that Christians are bad people?

I am not talking about what anyone thinks is truth, but rather, the nature to how people think. I guess I am trying to get to objectivity, but religion is pointedly subjective. Oh well, whaddya think?

No that did not answer my question Mai Balzitch (go scratch them). I don't know about Thomas Jefferson, but I do know that Einstein was not an atheist and Ben Franklin had the quote that "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." Even if they were atheists, which they were not, the question was, do Christians feel this way? Not are they or aren't they. Thanks anyway. You get an 'F' for effort.

Answer 1

No but I don't like the fact they are constantly trying to debunk my religion, I don't put down their beliefs why do they have to mine? By the way I believe in aliens and everything so to the aethiests who are like "christians don't believe in aliens or evolution" I believe in both.

Answer 2

Hello "T",
No, for the most part Christians that are actually filled with the transforming love of God do not look at atheist as inherently bad people. Lost but not necessarily bad! Does that make sense to you? The christian frame of mind is to be changed from the worldly action reaction etc, I don't mean we`re to walk around wearing a white robe at this point with noses up in the air, not at all. I have a hope that fills my heart and knowledge of things to come , I experience physical healing , a miracle in other words in my own body from the Lord. I`ve prayed for others and seen them healed etc. All of that being said to say a non christian can not understand a Christians perspective at all, its not possible. Even the Word says the things of God are foolishness to the unsaved. But thats okay, cuz, dude we were all unsaved at one point or another, that's why a christian can look into the eyes and soul of a lost person and feel their agony and desperation. I`m writing a book here and did not intend to do that. Take care and I hope to see you there one day. And who in the world has People thinking we are going to be walking around playing harps all day in heaven, good gosh. Dont they realize Heaven will be a continuation of this life with out the death and sickness and darkness of evil! There wont even be any shadows. Theres so much that seem to be over looked by the common atheist and agnostics. Later.

Answer 3

Who cares what Christians think? There is no evidence of God's existance, no logic to his existance, etc. God is just a nice concept but is really just a fantasy for explaining the unexplainable. If someone lives in a fantasty world where God is watching over them... 'Good luck with that'. As you may have surmised, I'm an athiest. I don't think Christians are bad people. I just think they are either dishonest / hypocritical in general claiming a belief in an imaginary being, while all the while not following of the rules of their religion. Plus, there is a lot of ignorance that is required to be a true believer in God. If someone is a true believer, they are quite simply ignorant and clueless. A question for the religious folks out there. If God watches over you like you are his children, where was he for the 'children' that got washed away and drowned in the Tsunami and the New Orleans floods? Looks like God's children can be drowned like it's not big deal. Not the kind of parent I'd want to have!

Answer 4

Interesting question, I'm not a Christian, but I'd venture to say it depends.

Your more judgmental fire-and-brimstone Christians would certainly say yes, I'm sure. Then you have some types that would insist that if you are a good person, you will accept God whether you realize it yet or not. Then, there are some other Christians (and I've met a few of these), who will just feel sad to "know" that you won't be going to Heaven and try to change your mind.

But I think the majority of Christians would not presume to judge the character of an atheist, since the Bible says that God is the one doing the judging.

Answer 5

It is a human right to accept or deny the presence of God. Atheists probably feel picked on, due to the zealousness of Christians. You probably will never see a group of Atheists trying to convert a Christian, but the opposite is true more often.
Atheists try to be objective, with reasonable arguments and little emotion. I get a bit irked when their lack of religion infringes on mine, like the right to say the Pledge of Allegiance in schools. As a Christian, I feel that if you don't want to say it, fine, but don't prevent me from saying it. Christianity is built on faith, but backed up scientifically and historically. It is found in ancient writings, aside from religious ones. No other religion offers the same kind of arguments or proof. The basis for this religion(historically, scientifically and spiritually) use many of the same kinds of arguments atheists do to prove their is no God. I think that is why they knock heads so often. Opposites attract. The goodness or badness of a person is his humanity showing through, not necessarily his religion. What makes a bad person is the violating of trust, misuse of power and selfishness. Labeling a whole group as bad would be missing the whole point of being human...being an individual. As a Christian, I don't feel anger towards Atheists, but sadness that when they die, they have nothing to look forward to. That would be joyless for me. But people don't change hearts, God does when invited in . So if a heart is unchanged, it is an individual's choice made. My stance is supportive, not defensive.

Answer 6

I'm a Christian and I don't feel they are sick, evil people. I feel they are just lost and its sad to see them this lost. If you know someone like this, the best thing you can do for them is pray that they will find God and feel the joy of His wonderful peace and love.. We can't do anything more. God has to do the rest.
As far as if they think we Christians are bad people? When you don't understand something and you have a closed mind or you use the extreme radical Christian as an example them I'm sure this makes them feel this way. I respect other peoples feelings and beliefs and wont push my beliefs onto them. I also don't like others to push their beliefs onto me. If someone is an Atheists, that's their choice. But, I will keep them in my prayers and be there if they should ever need my help.

Answer 7

Well, I am an atheist and I generally don't discuss religion with people unless they are interested in doing so and when I do I do not expect others to believe the same way I do, nor do I want them to as the world would not be nearly as interesting if everyone thought and felt the same way about everything. After Christians get to know me and then find out I am an atheist they generally are surprised as I morally believe that every person should be respected in their life and spend my life helping others to reach the goals they set for themselves. Christians may hate atheists out of fear or lack of understanding and atheists may hate Christians for the same reasons. In human nature, people generally fear what they do not understand and at times react with hatred, as can be seen throughout our history as a world. People just need to take more time to listen to one another an embrace diversity as a positive influence in life and personal growth.

Answer 8

By definition the Christian will still find the good in the atheist. That is the Christ-like thing to do. Just because you do not believe in God as I know him does not make you a bad person. I know many people that don't believe and they are far more moral and good than some devout Christian's. The one thing I think we all can agree on is that good and evil do exist and we have choices as to how we as humans conduct our lives and treat others. This is what makes us bad or good.

Answer 9

as a devoted christian, i would only agree with that with the understanding that no person is inherently good.

i realize, however that youre not looking for my theology so i will just say that atheists are not inherently different than christians, and i have nothing personal against any atheist. i dont agree with them, but theyre no 'bad guys' to me.

if you still think im being to subjective, i apologize. i dont think its too far of a stretch to say that what you believe entirely changes the nature of how people think. i can have a favorite color, but i can remove myself from that and have an objective discussion about color. my faith is who i am, however, and it just doesnt work the same way. maybe thats what you mean by saying religion is pointedly subjective.

Answer 10

I don't think Atheists are sick, evil people. I had bad experiences with religion when I was little, and chose to believe there was no God becuase of what he let happen to me. But as I am getting older, I am trying to look at in a different way. It is a long road, but I hope to eventually get there. But I will never think down on Atheists, becuase I know what it's like. I feel everyone is entitled to their own opinion and way of life, and I don't waste my time trying to judge them.

Answer 11

I believe all people have an element of bad to them, their natural inclinations can be bad anyway. And I think all people, no matter what their beliefs, are capable of doing evil.

The only difference is the Christians have asked forgiveness for their "bad" and the athiests haven't...but otherwise, they are still just people.

Christians talk about battling the "flesh" and this means overcoming our "sinful nature".. that means we choose to fight our more evil inclinations within us because we are taught they are wrong...but they are still there and rise up on occasion (sin lieth like a lion in wait...)

So basically we are both human and we have the same desires, the same "flesh" (human nature) and the only difference is I believe in fighting that part of myself and asking for forgiveness for it.

So why would I think you are worse a person than I am? You are simply who I was before I believed. We are all born the same. The only difference is I believe in God..I have begged for forgiveness and believe I am forgiven.

I am friends with all sorts of people with all sorts of beliefs. It makes life more interesting to be able to share, compare, contrast, and examine what we believe and why when we are with others with different opinions.

I am not the typical bible thumper though. I am friends with a drag queen and an athiest physicist. :)) Look at my 360 many of my friends there are hindu. Do I believe I am better than they are? no. We are all human. We are all seeking truth. In the end it is not my place to judge you or anyone else...that's God's job. In fact I am told to "judge not that ye be not judged". IN the end we will all stand before God weather we believed in him or not, and we will all probably be quaking in our boots when it happens.

I am sorry that I can't presume to speak for all christians. I can only speak for myself, and I am an odd duck to say the least.

I don't think any one person can speak for such a diverse group.