Why do some Christians seem to think Atheists are atheists so they can be sexually immoral or other things?

Question

Seriously. I've seen this attitude here on YA and other places as well and I really don't get it. Why do some people think that's why we become atheists, so we can be sinful and immoral, to drink, have sex, whatever comes to mind? I certainly didn't become an atheist so I could sleep around or drink or sell drugs or rob banks or convenience stores.

Let's see, I'm waiting on sex until I can afford to take care of a child properly. I don't drink as I can't see how the aftereffects(headache, vomiting, hangover) can be considered fun. As far as drugs and robbery and criminal activity? I have no criminal record whatsoever, not even so much as a speeding or parking ticket.

Does that sound like an atheist who stopped believing in God so she could be this horrible immoral person? Tell me, why do some people think we stopped believing in God so we could do such things without guilt?

Good questions so far,though I feel I need to address those who doubt that I stopped believing or say that I can't.

Nice try with the paradox trap. You forgot the last part of that, conveniently enough.

To believe or accept something, then in the same breath deny something, one must acknowledge the existance of something. This something must be tangible or have concrete existance. Therefore, God doesn't count.

To deny something that one knows to be real is to be in denial. To deny something that is a matter of faith, be it God or Santa, is simply a difference of opinion.

I'm not denying or acknowleding God's existance. I'm simply acknowledging that others believe in God while I do not. So here's my own little paradox for you.

You can't have belief without disbelief, can you?

Also, someone else mentioned that while not all atheists are atheists to be sexually or otherwise immoral, some gave it up because they "didn't like the rules."

If I didn't "like the rules", why would I have the clear conscience that I do? I have no criminal record or anything else troubling me and weighing me down as I stated in my original statement with my question. My own atheism, and likely countless others', was hardly about the rules.

If it was truly about the rules, frankly, I could have stayed with Christianity or any other religion as a lot of these "rules"(which weren't specified on) are universal.

Don't kill, don't lie, don't steal, etc. They aren't solely Christian concepts. Things like Heaven and Hell and Satan and Christ on the other hand, are.

Answer 1

You don't have to be an atheist to be immoral. I know plenty of so called, or at least claim to be christians that dabble in the "sinful" side of life. How about a non-denomanation pastor that has a wife and 4 children leaving them for a male lover or a church of christ preacher that's a slumlord. How about the catolic priests that are pedophiles or a baptist decon I know that cheats on his wife with 2 other women. If that's not enough I know methodist priest that was addicted to meth. The list is long and doesn't get any prettier but atheists don't have the market cornered on immorality.

Answer 2

People make the assumption that you have no conscience or ability to reason with the feelings and well being of others in mind because they do not themselves have either ability. This is certainly not true for all Christians or God believers but only for those who really think morality isn't possible without religion.

I think this is why I have been assaulted by Christians in the past who later felt no remorse for it. They were already lacking the ability to empathize and feel remorse, the religion didn't cause it. Perhaps we should instead be thankful that many such people with no empathy or native conscience tend to gravitate to religion? If they did not, there would be nothing preventing them from hurting people. I just wish their religions contained a bit more about hurting people being unacceptable.

I think the lack that particular very small minority of Christians feels that draws them to God is the lack of a conscience. I think most Christians have a conscience and are able to recognize that we have consciences, too.

Answer 3

I really cant see any reason to justify myself to a bunch of fanatics that 'pretend' to believe that a guy named Jesus(
who was , and still is, actually God) came to earth as his own Son, and on top of all that is the Holy Ghost!!!!!
I have looked at a lot of religions, this Christianity thing has got to be the most unbelievable that has ever existed since time began, and that certainly covers a lot of strange beliefs!!!
So there is no need to justify your lack of belief in any God to any one who chooses to believe in such a load of BS!!!
You believe in Mankind, not fairy stories, what could be better than that?

Answer 4

good question....now the flip side of the question is why do some
people think their faith will absolve them from the evils they do
if they ask for forgivness? Do they not see the effects these acts have on the victims? Asking for forgivness when you rape, or rob
some one ,or even telling lies aobut someone can really affect their lives.
Sorry to answer your question with a question.
No its no the lack of religion that makes a horrible, immoral person,
that depends on many factors in the persons life.
Blessed Be
Morgaine

Answer 5

Good question. When I was a freshman in college, I had a professor that was an atheist. he used to say that the 10 commandments were his rule for living his life. He even said that he was more"christian" than many so called born again bacause of his morals. He had a point. He was a very nice man.

many persons think that being an atheist is a passport to inmorality. it is very wrong.

Answer 6

You sound like a wonderful person. Also, I do not think they think that. The facts are that people will be good in the same portions, with or without belief in God.

However, I'd venture to say, the truly evil people in this world, do not believe in God, or if they do, then they are in active, conscious rebellion.

Answer 7

I am a Christian and I do not feel that way. Why do some Christians think that all Muslims are terrorists? Why do some Christian's think that their religion is the only true one so they must push it on others. It is human nature to not like something that is different then themselves.Try not to think about it,they will give you a headache.

Answer 8

For the same reason that some people think all Christians think that: because the few they have encountered believe that way, they think that all must believe that.

Obviously those people have met hedonist atheists and are lumping you in with them.

I don't agree with Christians who lump everyone together. I prefer to get to know individuals and let them get to know me. I find that treating people nicely earns me the right to share my faith.

Answer 9

they are usually very sheltered people. As know from Americas past some of our leading Christians are not moral people. I chose to assume that people are good unless I see a reason not too. Then I have a very long memory and tend to judge that person forever. There is always an exception to the rule, just not often

Answer 10

You are not a christian therefore you are different and SOME religious people think anything different from them is evil and immoral. Individual thinking is not tolerated, acceptance only applies to the flock.