Why are christians so offended by athiests when we simply don't believe in god?

Question

I can't make myself believe in something I don't. Who has a problem with that?

Answer 1

They seem to be ok with the idea of other religions, but not of no religion at all. Atheism hits directly at the concept of faith itself, and deep down they know faith is not a valid way of obtaining knowledge. I think that's why.

Answer 2

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MOST Christians aren't offended by MOST athiests. it's just that we're all human, and some atheists tend to be inflammatory and provoking when challenging Christian beliefs, and some Christians are less able than others to handle that gracefully and peacefully.

as you can see by a lot of the responses here, there are a lot of Christians out there who respect what you choose to believe. but it is a huge part of the Christian faith to share our own beliefs, and we have a responsibility to be sure that everyone has heard Christ's message.

once you've heard it, it's your business to believe what you want, and some Christians (it's very true) are too pushy about it and won't leave ppl alone. I personally, and many other Christians, am willing to leave it alone once i've shared what my faith is about, but i'm not going to ram it down your throat. like you said, i can't MAKE you believe.

the main problem, i think, is that most atheists tend to feel that a Christian (or Muslim or whatever) is trying to "push their religion" on them, when really all we're doing is telling them what we believe and why we believe it. I think if athiests could be more tolerant and just hear Christians out, and if Christians could learn to back off and leave it to God once they've been heard, we would all get along a lot better!

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Answer 3

Most christans arent offended by athiest. This becomes a problem when athiest decide the rest of the country should believe as they. When atiest decide to change the values this country was built on. ei: taking the 10 commandments off a building where it has been since the the inception. They also dont want children to say a prayer because it may make someone unconfertable.

Answer 4

Not all Christians are offended by atheist. It depends on how people will see and look at someones point of view. I'm a Christian, but I don't see anything wrong with people who are an atheist. Its their choice. I respect their point of view. there are just some who are offended because SOME atheist doesn't respect on things Christians believe. Some even give disgrace to the belief of others. we just all need to RESPECT each one's beliefs in life so that there would be no problem between any religion or any one.

Answer 5

I am not offended by any athiests at all. They have a right to not believe. But when you athiests come into a religion forum your searching for God. A true athiests would not be caught here because why ask questions on something you think doesnt exsist. I hope you find Him, for He isnt hidden.

Answer 6

It's entirely up to you if you want to believe or not. God gives us free will to do so.

It is mainly the way athiests treat us for simply obeying Christ. Athiests in general treat Christians horribly, online and in person. So as soon as someone says they're athiest, of course the red flags and walls come up--we don't like harsh treatment anymore than you do. But we take it because Christ said we wouldn't be loved by the world, and would be persecuted for believing in Him.

Answer 7

In its broadest sense, is a lack of belief in a deity or deities: the opposite of theism. This encompasses both people who assert that there are no gods and those who make no claim about whether gods exist or not. Narrower definitions of atheism typically regard as atheists only those people who assert the nonexistence of gods, leaving other nonbelievers classified as agnostics or non-theists.- Wikipedia

-Christians love to convert others, it's like a contest to see how many they can save before the next bible meeting or church gathering. I'm serious, the hounds are after people who look like unbelievers. As a *christian* (which people really need to learn the meaning of the term, since the Messiah was a jew), their purpose is to spread the Word that He came ....which was for the lost house of Israel, not everyone. But again, that is up for debate. If you don't believe in a god, then that's fine. But your question is phallic anyway, since you mentioned a god. That doesn't exist according to you. OOpsie

Answer 8

I am a Christian and not offended by athiests. I understand that seeing is believing and it is difficult to believe in a God you can't see. However, athiests have a moral dilema. Why should I trust an athiest with anything, when he or she does not have a faith based in divinely inspired good works? Athiesm is prone to hedonism and selfishness, which does me no good - so why would I want anything to do with Athiests?

Answer 9

Who says we are offended? My problem is not that you don't believe, it is when athiests or agnostics tell me it's dumb to believe and try and degrade my beliefs. Although I know that some Christians do the same to people of other religions as well. No one is perfect. Everyone was raised their own way and believes that they are right and everyone else is wrong. It's simply the way it is. I'm Christian and I apologize for the christians that you've enountered that have been pushy or derogatory. Our mission as Christians is to being people to God, but sometimes we forget that we are working for God and not working for ourselves to prove that we're right and everyone else is wrong.

Answer 10

I'm a Christian, and I'm not offended by your atheistic beliefs. However, my faith is such an integral part of who I am that I care for the eternal outcome of people with whom I come in contact. If you were among my friends and you made a point of stating your atheism, I would be curious about how you came to that belief, and I might try to ask you about your journey. I would pray for you (in my time away from you) and pray that I had answers to meet your needs whenever you expressed them. I would not ask you to violate your belief system, especially if it were well thought out and deeply held, but I would ask you to consider the possibility that you might be mistaken. After all, if *I* am wrong, I will die and that will be the end of it. If *YOU* are wrong, you will spend an eternity regretting your mistake, and I would have lost a friend forever.

Answer 11

Good question.
I am a Christian and have not yet been offended by an atheist.
But I sure am glad that you are asking questions and talking about something you do not believe in. I do wonder where your measure of morality comes from. Who or what is your genesis of what's right or wrong. I truly am not trying not to offend you and maybe Im not but we can playfully banter cant we?
It's fun!
With all respect and kindness,
K