Question For Everyone. Aside From Our Lack Of Belief, How Do Atheists Differ From Other People??

Question

IS there a difference? I don't see it. I see us all as members of the human race.

Elaborate if you will please. Thank you.

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Answer 1

I see absolutely no difference. A human is a human.

Answer 2

We aren't any different. The same blood pumps through our veins, the same fears and worries crowd our minds, though I'll admit those thoughts mught be different for someone of faith. We all have voices, hearts, and minds. The only things that seperate us are religion and politics, the two most effective polarizers known to man. We continually forget that, no matter how you believe we got here, we're all here now, and we need to find a way to stop all the intolerance, anger, and distrust. One side is angry because the other side doesn't think the way they do - well, so what? I'm entitled to my opinion, and if you don't share it, so be it. You needn't listen or respond. However, repsect my right to voice that opinion, the way I respect yours, and we'll all be okay. Spooky's right - there are a lot of haters. Spooky isn't the only one who gets hate mail - I do too. Which blows my mind - I don't do that to other people, no matter how much they may anger me. In the last week, I've gotten at least 10 hate-filled, venomous emails from christians here. Why? What's the point? I'm only different from them in that I don't share their beliefs, so they bash me and tell me I'm going to burn in hell. I try to be patient, but sometimes it's hard.

Answer 3

No difference except maybe in handling the crisis in life. Believers tend to take all the hardship and crisis in their life as the test and in these times they have somebody to fall back - God. So they pray and work hard to overcome the crisis. On the other hand there is a high rate of suicide when it comes to atheists. Because they cannot handle all the pressure during the crisis and either go mad or commit suicide. I am not saying that all atheists do that but the rate is significantly higher than the believers. Just see how many suicides happened after every Stock crash in history.

Answer 4

If you look at the human genome, we are all basically the same save for a few specific physical differences. So in this, an atheist is the same as a believer. But having said that, I read somewhere a few months ago (wish I had the material to reference right now!) that they have found a "faith" gene. Those who have it are able to believe in one religion or another while those who do not have it, are incapable. At a cellular level, perhaps this is the only difference. And the truly amazing thing about this research is not the right or wrong of any given faith but that faith itself is genetic. Fascinating!

Answer 5

I believe there is very little difference between all human beings - whichever diety, entity, commodity or lack thereof they choose to worship. Or perhaps they don't worship at all. It's all about being a good person, helping others in need when you can and being true to yourself and your principles.
I don't agree with the air of superiority or 'being in the know' that seems to emit from certain individuals in organised religions - but then if they believe they've found the truth and are enamoured with it, naturally they are going to project this in certain ways. I choose to accept all human beings for who they are, even if I am not shown the same courtesy.
Acceptance and understanding are the cornerstones of a peaceful existence. That said, we are only human and can perhaps live happily in the knowledge that we have done our best...

Answer 6

I was what some would consider an atheist growing up. My parents were apparently burned out by their upbringing and decided to let me figure things out for myself. There was freedome in that, but I felt empty, like there has to be more than this, being born, growing up, getting a job, marriage, children..I thought this would be fulfilling, and it is to a point. I was raised to feel sorry for Christians because they are so misled. I have had a lot of experiences that led me to Christ. I didn't do it through a church either, It was a friend who actually had some great answers to my plethora of spiritual questions. I really believe if it wasn't for her, I would be dead by now. I am very sensitive to atheists, there are too many unanswerable questions for life circumstances. I trust God with my life now, sometimes I slip and let my world get in the way, like my health. He is always gracious and helpful to me, not once did God leave me in the dust, so to speak. I really do feel like I have begun living, truly since I accepted Him 20 yrs ago. It's hard to explain, something that needs to be experienced. I hope you find what your looking for. Diana

Answer 7

Here's a biased opinion. Seems like those who are rude and obnoxious when I ask a question are really non believers or athiests but those who claim to be christians who act rude when I look at their home site appear to me not to actually be christians. No doubt there are decieved christians but I would never justify their right to be rude and I do not think other christians would either. Searching for answers is one thing but if one is participating in this section then seems to me if they are a Satanist then acting rude expected, but to be a satanist and claim to be an athiest well athiests should be offended. I am certain if a christian claimed to be an atheist and acted rude you would not like that. I actually like some of the rude folks if they are funny leather lady comes to mind, but just to be mean that is just not its just not and should not

Answer 8

Simply put it you are no different from me. I happen to found by His grace (not so much my own doing) Jesus 20 yrs ago. Its a true relationship that develops like Adam, Moses or Abraham have with God. Off Course I pray that you find this truth too but there no point raming it down your throat if I talk a lot but don't live the life of Jesus out & also make no effort to be sincere care & be a true friend to you. You trust & receive someone when they took the intiative to reach out sincerely to you 1st. Jesus does that to all the people He met especially towards His disciples.

Answer 9

Since you felt obligated to ask the question, then you must be the one who thinks that there is a difference.

You might be happier in life if you try to quit blaming other people for your insecurities. If you tell all of your friends that you are an atheist, fine, but don't expect religious people to walk on eggshells by being afraid to mention God, religious topics, or holidays around you because you might be accidentally offended at a God that you say you don't believe in.

Answer 10

Too much racing in us humans... but yes, generally we are all the same, no matter what belief or lack of belief we have.

I think that for some, religion is a framework in which the unknown can be viewed without fear.

I would ask does an atheist have less fear in his/her life than someone who practices a religion?

too much thinking going on here...

Answer 11

There is no difference EXCEPT faithlessness, and therein Godlessness. Other than that we are all people with choices to make. To be good or bad, nice or kind, evil or lovely. Aetheists can be nice too, we just have to agree to disagree, as a lot of Christians within themselves have to as well.
"Here I am stuck in the middle with you, clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right." The song I'm listening to now, how appropriate.