isn't it strange how the people who say GOD don't exist?

Question

ask a whole lot of questions about him.

if GOD dont exist cant understand why they take so much time to talk about him.

for all you people who think this is a stupid question.i think its more stupid to take time in something you dont beleave in

Answer 1

It is a bit strange.
Personally, I think they are attracted by the LIGHT.
I welcome any and all questioners...even the ones who are full of hate toward God...because at least they are getting a chance to speak with people who can point them toward the love of the Savior.....

Answer 2

Lack of belief does not imply lack of interest.

Did you believe that Charlotte's Web was a nonfiction book when you read it in grade school? No? So why did it interest you? (Or any other book of that nature, if you didn't do Charlotte's Web).

Aesop's Fables were just allegorical stories. Did a fox REALLY try to eat grapes, fail, and then say outloud that they were probably sour? But yet this teaches a good moral -- albeit in the negative.

And you'll find that we're not worried about 'god' so much as the book we're poking holes in all the time.

Answer 3

Atheist here. In my case? Mainly boredom. It's something interesting to do, and religious debates where everyone is polite and respectful are very interesting to watch and at times to participate in.

On the Internet, though, there's often also the amusement factor, sort of like the thrill one gets from poking an obvious troll.

Plus, the people who think a god of some sort does exist don't shut up about it, either.

Answer 4

It's not strange at all. There are several reasons why atheists and agnostics ask questions about religion in general:

1) They're trying to get a rise out of you. Let's face it, a lot of religious folks get pretty defensive when someone points out things in their theology that don't make logical sense, and I know there are people out there with a lot of time on their hands who love pressing other people's buttons.

2) It's possible they're trying to get you to re-think your own beliefs, under the assumption that if the logical flaws and inconsistencies of any given religion were pointed out to you, that you would see how silly you are and abandon your faith (that's not what I'm saying about you, only that it may be what they're thinking)

3) It might be reactionary, because certain religious sects are a little bit more "in your face" about it than others. I've had people try to shove their way into my house to witness for me, because I told them I'm agnostic and didn't want to pray with them, and they saw it as their duty to save me. Let's just say by the time I was done, someone almost needed to save them. I think if the more outspoken folks of religious inclinations would leave the rest of humanity alone, to find salvation or burn by themselves, you wouldn't hear so much from atheists in response.

4) (This one is how I approach things) I am agnostic. I have made a lifelong study of world religions, not so much to find one that has the true message of God (because I don't believe any have the complete picture), but rather from a sociological point of view -- I want to know why people believe what they do, what benefits it has in their lives and how it affects how they approach life. I don't want to understand your religious beliefs in the context of the actual dogma, but rather what it means to you and how it colors your view of the universe.

Just be careful how you speak to or about atheists and agnostics; their beliefs (or lack thereof) stem from different backgrounds and reasons, so lumping them all together and making generalizations about them would be like an atheist blaming every living Christian for the atrocities committed during the Crusades, or blaming every Muslim alive for the terrorist acts of a fretful few dozen human beings.

Answer 5

Probably because the majority here is Religious and this affects Society as a whole. If it were Muslims who were the majority, wouldn't you want to know about their Religion, since they would be trying to make laws that would affect you? Or would you sit back and allow them to just apply any laws, including making it a law that states only their religion is recognized by the gov't, as they see fit?
Or better yet, let the majority be about Purple Unicorns that live on the Moon and let those ppl start making the laws. I bet you would be interested in their beliefs, even if you didn't believe in Purple Unicorns. ^_^

Answer 6

In my experience around people who don't believe in God and talk about religious activity negatively a lot, it's typically because they are sick of being badgered and degredated by the religious people for not being what they are "supposed" to be. Of all people that have a hard time respecting and accepting people different than themselves, it more often than not is someone who is very religious over someone that is not. When someone's mind is molded to think a certain way, it's harder to accept things different than what you were taught to believe.

Answer 7

Many atheist have an open mind and would accept the existence of God if it could be demonstrated in a logical way. Christians don't understand that, because they reject logic and their mind is closed on the issue because they believe that any show of doubt will send them to hell. They are motivated by fear rather than logic.

Answer 8

Well I for one ask questions about religion because I think religions are interesting from a historical point of view and as to what they want their followers to believe, do, etc. It helps explain some things that are going on in the world.

Answer 9

It's always good to be familiar with the ideas of the opposition. A political science professor I had in college once said that she makes it a point to read columns, articles, etc. written by people who's philosophies she didn't agree with. Her joke was that she did it to "raise her blood pressure," but in reality, she did it so she could know what her opposition was up to. For one thing, she could more easily counter them. Second of all, you never know when your opposition might come up with a good point. There are a variety of other reasons as well, but I think this sums it up pretty well.

Answer 10

the bottom line is that mankind is created in Gods image, we are all spiritua; beings and all feel the need for communion with our creator, rather than ridiculing these ignorant souls shouldnt we be praying that God will find a way to open their hearts and minds? It appears that mosst of these people are simply searcing for understanding.

Answer 11

No.

Next stupid question?

"for all you people who think this is a stupid question.i think its more stupid to take time in something you dont beleave in"

That is why you will remain an ignorant theist.