why do non-believers keep asking Christians to explain Christin beliefs to them?

Question

when their mind is already made up not to believe?

what's the agenda? to show people that they know better? and then what? what do they really want?

it's Christian beliefs. my mistake.

and i get thumbs down for asking about this matter? oh please!

Answer 1

Thank you for this question! I so totally agree! I don't get it either? They ask question's that really aren't questions but are just to antagonize. Not to be insulting, but it reminds me of the ignorant bullies who knock down the nerds in school just to get a laugh and make themselves look superior. (Did I just call Christians nerds? It is just an example! I am a Christian too!) Besides, we all know who wins in the end.....it's not the bullies. I'd rather be a nerd and know who I am and hold onto truth than have to knock down other people to try to find something worthwhile about myself.

Answer 2

They're amazed at how anyone can believe so deeply in something that cannot be proven. The only proof that God exists is that someone said so. No religion has proof. The religions sell false hope for $3 billion a year in donations. The recent discovery of a 3.3 million year old human-hobbit skull in Ethiopia is evidence that religion is a crock. Two of every living thing on this planet weighs over 50 million tons (proven). Noah would have needed an Arc a mile long. But they have people believing that this is the word of God. You must keep in mind that biblical people were very ignorant (99% illiteracy rate). If you could be transported back to biblical times just bring a cigarette lighter with you and flick it. Everyone would drop to their knees and worship you as God because you could make fire come from your hands. Our God concept came from people whose inteligence told them that the earth was flat. They had no idea as to what was going on.

Answer 3

I think because they are testing "the Christian Experience". People who do not believe are always seeking Christian people for one reason or other. Sometimes it surprises them that they are getting along. Others just want to hear that particular person's point of view. It's nothing really. Some have gone through bad things with people who were supposed to be Christians. So they want to see if you have that person's traits. What I do in that situation is be sure to ask them about whatever they are into as well. this way it'll be a learning experience for both of us. I never say mine is better. Or the truest. I just say what is on my heart. The thing is people who so openly say they are not Christian have studied immensely and have not been called just yet. It's ok because that person has until their very death to make a change if they want. This must be remembered. It is not for us to make the change it.... is to be a good example as they pass us by. Hopefully we will be remembered by that person as someone to be admired. Our words will stay with them always if done right....

Answer 4

I think there are 2 types of non-believers.

Firstly, there are the non-believers looking for a religion to belief. Thus, they are curious and wants to know more before they commit.

Secondly, there are the non-believers that made up mind, not to belief and want to convince others to join them.

So when talking to non-believers, make a judgement and see which category they fall in.

Cheers...

Answer 5

There is a myriad of different reasons, but the most common one is probably to let Christians try to explain their beliefs without quoting from the Bible or delving into the supernatural, perhaps making them realize how absurd their faith-based religion is from a logical point of view. but these non-believers have this mindset that logic is the only point of view, placing them on the same level as the "stubborn" christians they are ridiculing.

I am a non-believer, but I ask about christian beliefs out of genuine interest, trying to see things from a christian point of view.

Answer 6

I ask because I'm sincerely interested in other people and their beliefs. I am eternally curious about almost everything.

And I'm not a non-believer and I find the term a bit offensive when used to describe me. I'm Asatru. We just worship different gods than the christians do. We most certainly believe, however!

~Morg~

Answer 7

When someone says or implies that Christianity is the only correct religion, naturally they're going to get questions directed toward them. Atheists, agnostics and other non-Christians here aren't just going to say, "Oh, OK, you're right." And many of them are simply looking for an answer that makes sense.

Answer 8

It's mostly just to pick at the holes in your beliefs, like a loose thread in a sweater....hard to resist. And oh yes, the mocking, lets not forget the mocking.

However, what I really want is for you all to stop believing in such utter depraved nonsense. This is the 21st century, it's really time we left bronze age superstitions behind. It matters that you believe such inanities because there are people with your beliefs, and ones equally ludicrous in control of countries that have access to budget draining military expenditures and nuclear weapons who believe they have a god's blessing for what they do.

This is insanity.

The world can no longer afford the indulgence of ignoring religious belief,and giving it the unearned respect it claims. People who believe in gods are delusional and should not be allowed to run for public office or make laws that affect everyone else. People who engage in magical thinking should not be teaching our children their delusions.

Why do atheists care about religion??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4fQA9mt-Mg

Answer 9

I only ask specifics about Christianity as a rhetoric question, when a Christian bugs me too much. On the whole, I don't give a damn about the details. There's no agenda, other than to get people to REALLY leave me alone. And I mean to let me live my life as an unbeliever, without laws based on Christian values, moral principles inspired in Christian teachings, and so on...

Answer 10

As a non-Christian, I ask questions because I am genuinely curious about the beliefs of others.
I find it quite disheartening that some people assume I have a hidden agenda.