I just figured heh there is no evidence for this god thing so why should I believe it. Someone told me there are green monsters on Mars but I don't believe that. Am I an idiot for wanting proof of something before I believe it?
I guess that guy needs the finger of friendship.
2006-10-18 04:45:07 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
LOL go on, give that finger.
2006-10-18 05:49:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you're not an idiot for wanting proof. Would I be an idiot to want proof that God & Jesus exist ? No. A lot of peeps want proof of things that have to do w/ religion/sprituality.
On the other hand, kids don't need proof to believe that Santa's real, then again, they DO see him @ the mall... :P So maybe that's proof enough for them.
To answer your Q, no athiests are not idiots. Well, maybe some are & some aren't. This can apply to any Q tho. Really tho, these are just based on OPINIONS. It's not a FACT that athiests are idiots.
Hope I answered your Q ...or @ least helped a lil bit.
P.S. I don't believe there are green monsters on Mars either. I'm sure that 100% of the peeps who read this Q would agree w/ me.
2006-10-18 04:51:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jim,
If we draw a Venn diagram with three circles representing Atheists, Christians, and Idiots, I think we must concede that some atheists are idiots and that some Christians are idiots.
But you have run into a Christian who argues that the circle representing atheists falls entirely within the circle representing idiots and hence, the set of atheists is a subset of idiots.
Your Christian friend appears misguided. Certainly, you are not an idiot to desire evidence before belief. On the other hand, the question of whether proof is the standard by which we should live our lives falls at the very heart of the discussion between atheists and believers.
After all, where there is absolute proof of a fact and hence no doubt as to its correctness, there can be no faith. And I like to think some things are worth taking on faith.
God bless,
Laura
2006-10-18 04:59:06 · answer #3 · answered by Laura D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm. I don't believe athiests are idiots. I believe athiests are allowed to believe whatever they want. I will say this, though. People change... everyday... It is possible for an athiest to become christian and vice versa. I do not understand atheism as I have found such peace and love in my life with believing in Jesus. I did not have that before, no matter what I tried. Perhaps those people who called athiests idiots cannot understand why athiests will not accept those gifts. Although, it clearly has nothing to do with idiocity. It has everything to do with personal choise. Free Will is a gift. Use it wisely. Here is an interesting quote by mathmatician and philosopher in the 17th century. "If I believe in God and life after death and you do not, and if there is no God, we both lose when we die. However, if there is a God, you still lose and I gain everything." - Blaise Pascal. Have a nice day!
2006-10-18 04:57:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Atheists are not idiots but they are ignorant of the truth. Satan has given them a lie and they have believed it. It is always what saith the scripture. All men have a free will, they can believe or reject what the Lord Jesus Christ did on the cross for all men if they would trust in Him. He died for our sins He was buried and took our sins away and He rose again the third day for our justification. You are right in not believing fairly tells but we do have proof that there is a God. We have His Word and we have creation. The Bible tells us that a man is a fool if says there is no God. Psalms 14: 1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. Psalms 19: 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
2006-10-18 04:59:10 · answer #5 · answered by Ray W 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Proof that their is a God is instilled in us when we are conceived in the womb. We are all born with an innate knowledge of what is right and wrong. Even a young child knows that when they misbehave they are doing something that goes against their parents’ wishes. The knowledge of good and evil comes from God. It was put there to keep us in balance and to allow us to understand why we need to come to God for forgiveness.
Whether or not you decide to accept this or have faith that it is such, is ultimately your decision. It takes greater faith to believe that an unseen God exists than it does to just dismiss Him because you cannot physically confirm that He is there. Our universe contains too much order for our existence to have been created out of chaos. We are complex beyond our imaginations and when you look at such a complexity, you see God and His creation. we have a desire to seek love. Our whole life is spent trying to fill a gap that exists in our souls; a gap that only be filled by the love of God. No matter what we do to try and fill this gap -- money drugs, alcohol, sex, possessions -- the hole will never be filled until we turn back to God and accept His Son as our Savior and Lord.
2006-10-18 05:04:29 · answer #6 · answered by roxy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is fair easier to not believe in God then it is to believe. You are right in saying there is no evidence. People will only find evidence of the various items they have found over the years. This will not prove God is real or not. The world points away from the possiblity of any evidence and the items found only prove that the belief goes back many years. To know if He is REal you have to Go to the Source like believers and Hear it from HIM. That is our proof and we cannot give it to you because everyone must get it themselves to know. He said if you seek you will find ME. It is a one on one and our proof is our relationship inspite of the world saying it isn't real.
2006-10-18 05:19:41 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll be an athiest until you're on your deathbed, my friend. How else did everything get here? Is it so hard to believe that it was created? Who formed the matter that made the Big-Bang? You can't see electricity, but you know it's there, and it can kill you if you don't recognize what it is. God doesn't have to show an insignificant little chunk of protoplasm like you that He exists!! C'mon, don't ask God to do stupid little parlor tricks to satisfy the cynic that obviously lives within you. Jesus died for you, why don't you live for Him? He showed the world that He died for your sins, isn't that proof enough, oh ye of little faith??? In my opinion, atheists ARE IDIOTS, but unfortunately, you can't use the fingers of friendship, they are already being used to plug your ears and keep you comfortably numb, just the way you like it to be. Peace
2006-10-18 04:57:29 · answer #8 · answered by rasputin 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You're not an idiot for not believing,but I also don't think all Christians are idiots or brainwashed.I get tired of seeing the Atheists insulting the Christians ALL the time.I mean,some of them are idiots and a lot of them are hypocrites,but stereotyping is wrong,no matter which side you're on.Ok,what was the question again?
2006-10-18 04:59:55 · answer #9 · answered by kimberli 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, you are not an idiot for wanting proof. But you should know that there are things beyond your understanding. You will not understand everything in the universe. Also note that having faith and believing in God helps one to cope with the harsh realities of life.
2006-10-18 05:02:02 · answer #10 · answered by fafayo 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's no evidence that atheists are idiots is there? So of course this christian believes that they are. He believes in a god of which there's no evidence. So if there's no evidence that atheists are idiots, he'll believe it's true.
2006-10-18 04:53:55 · answer #11 · answered by chocolatebunny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋