What's in it for you? you don't save us from eternal damnation, nor Punishment in Hell, so why do you do it?
2006-11-02 01:05:50 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Regardless, why Show us that our believes are wrong?
2006-11-02 01:10:34 · update #1
Spoken like a true "What's in it for me?" Christian.
The biggest threat to my safety is from *Islamic* terrorists.
Yugoslavia was about *Christian* Serbs killing Bosnia *Muslims*
In Darfur, it is *Muslims* killing *Christians*
In Somalia, it is *Christians* killing *Muslims*
Get the picture? I happen to think fighting religious ignorance will make the world a better place for my son.
2006-11-02 01:13:22 · answer #1 · answered by Brendan G 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Actually, Christians have the burden of proof. We simply state that it's not feasible to have a 'higher power,' and you guys say, YES THERE IS!
Well, you guys should have to prove God exists, since you want to believe in him anyways. More evidence goes our way.
We don't save you from damnation and hell, but who's to say there is damnation and hell if god didnt exist? Why are you afraid of going over there? Are you that bad a person?
I don't like to try to prove god does/doesen't exist. I let the total jesus freaks make an *** out of themselves, as they are the most important evidence that god doesen't exist. And if he did, the people following him would definitely go to hell and what not becuase judgement and looking down on us 'athiests' is wrong. Jesus preached toleration and love and living 'right.' Not damnation or punishment in Hell. God wanted us to all get into heaven, not pick out the bad ones and throw the rest away.
So, by saying any of this, I'm sure it won't make much of a difference, but I pose this question: Why don't you try to prove your beliefs right?
2006-11-02 09:17:29 · answer #2 · answered by wheresheleaves 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not really pushing my beliefs on anyone else, but here are some excellent reasons for me to start:
1. If everyone were to drop their religion, there would be no more silly laws (existing or in the works) based on a mythology that has no bearing on real life.
2. Many people would be happier if the artificial shackles of religion were removed from them.
3. We may not save you from ETERNAL damnation or punishment, but it could save you from a lifetime's worth of suffering and punishment.
2006-11-02 09:15:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
*sighs* here we go.
Again.
Its because they are the hand of Nemesis in all her glory. I mean, I've snapped myself more than once on here and refused to answer until I've camed down. Especially since I am not christian but I will happily get preached at to understand the minds of those who are vocal. I will look, listen and do what I can to understand the other's point of view.
What I think they're trying to do is give christians and others the chance and choice to do the same, to turn the other cheek and try to show that sometimes intelligent debate and thinking is worth a lot more than mindless sheepdom, quoting bible verses and saying that those of other faiths will go to hell. Especially when those of other faith's don't believe in it. In the end, someone might be right or wrong, but by then, who's religion or beliefs will be the -least- of your problems
2006-11-02 09:27:20 · answer #4 · answered by guhralfromhell 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eternal damnation, punishment in hell? Why don't you provide some proof of these before you go making asinine statements.
2006-11-02 09:12:13 · answer #5 · answered by Brian S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
...what beliefs? We don't have to prove anything to you. You're the one making the positive claim. You have to prove it to US. We don't believe in your "eternal damnation". Why do you?
2006-11-02 09:08:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because I have seen Christians try and prove their belief is "right". It's a defensive move
2006-11-02 09:11:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of an athiest approaching someone on the street and asking them what their religion is. If you have had an athiest try to convince you that you are wrong, my guess is you were trying to tell him the greatness of Christianity first. Think about it.
2006-11-02 09:10:17 · answer #8 · answered by ksmpmjoll 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I've never seen an atheist try to prove their beliefs right. I have witnessed them trying to prove other people's beliefs *wrong*, which is an entirely different thing and, in my mind, an exercise in futility. Live and let live, and that goes for everyone.
2006-11-02 09:08:32 · answer #9 · answered by angk 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Atheists try to prove their beliefs right for the same reason everyone else does. They want to be right.
2006-11-02 09:09:03 · answer #10 · answered by jfellrath 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋