Why would anyone rather be atheist when salvation through Jesus Christ is free?

Answer 1

Because Jesus was a false prophet and failed to fulfill the messianic prophecy.

If he did anything at all, he was of the Adversary, not G-d.

And considering I don't believe in Judiasm either, any discussion of HaMasiach is quite moot.

Answer 2

I'm afraid your reasoning is flawed. How do you define "free?" Everything has a cost of some sort--there is always give-and-take.

For example, Christians give up a "free" life by trying to live a life free of sin and follow the teachings of Yeshua. I realize this is an over-simplification, but the basic methodology is there.

Likewise, Atheists give up a chance to connect to something they believe is illusory, even if such an "illusion" could bring peace of mind. Again, this is an over-simplification, but a necessary one.

To the Atheist, humans should have the basic right to believe (or disbelieve, rather) what they want. To the Christian, the Divine created humans with the freedom of choice. Two seemingly opposing groups, one conclusion.

Personally, I believe that "salvation" is subjective. Some find salvation in Yeshua (or a Sacrificial God of some other religion). Some find salvation in Science. Some find salvation in No Thing (which, despite belief in the contrary, actually *is* something). There is no one "Truth." There is only what you believe.

Answer 3

The simple answer to such a difficult question is because I don't believe. I don't believe theres a heaven and I don't believe there was ever a Jesus Christ who rose from the dead.

However, I am not one of those who contradicts others beliefs. I go to church at christmas sometimes - but I do not pray. I don't think its right to pray to someone/somebeing I don't believe in. However if others want to pray let them - it is their choice.

I wouldn't say that salvation through Jesus Christ is entirely free anyway - you have to accept a God, a Lord (and a holy ghost).

Answer 4

What a bizarre question - do you have to pay to be a Buddhist, Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, Jew, Pagan, Satanist...etc?

It's not like you're sat there one day, happy being a Christian, when all of a sudden, bang! I think I'll stop being a Christian, it's a bit too free for my liking.

Atheists, generally, see all the flaws in religious dogma, the massive problems that have been caused throughout history due to the blind following of some doctrine or other and look elsewhere for guidance on how to live their lives.

I am principled, I try to be a good person, I try to help others and so forth. I simply do not feel that I either need or want a deity - be it Christian, or other, in order to feel I have purpose, drive and worth in my life. Maybe my parents did too good a job, maybe I have been blinded to the light of your God, maybe I will have a near death experience and suddenly see the one true path: but for now and for the foreseeable future I am perfectly happy without bowing and scraping to God, the Tooth Fairy, the Ghost of Aunty Mable or any other mythical being.

Maybe Your God is all that keeps you from your darker thoughts and actions. For me, myself is sufficient. The difference between us is that I'm happy to let you get on with it, so long as you don't interfere with me.

Answer 5

Jesus took on (challenged) the sins of Rome and Jerusalem, with teachings of Peace; he preached the old testament in the context of how it was said to be written (Gods Point of View).

This ultimately got him killed, as the people of that time just had no idea where he was coming from, and believed he was the Messiah, when he only claimed to be a Son of God and bringer of the TRUE word, or "correct interpretation of the Bible", e.g. - GOD is not an Israelite, love thy enemy, forgive, etc...

Answer 6

Taht is what I also want to know because salvation trough Jesus Christ is free.!!!!

Answer 7

It is NOT free. Are you so blind you cannot even see the price you're paying? You're living your (as far as we know only) life after (as far as we know) a dream. And you think that's for free? Maybe you're wasting away your only 100 years of existence. What else could you be doing now?

And that, even without starting to argue that there IS no such thing as salvation.

Answer 8

Because why would you seek salvation (?) in anything that you have no belief in?

I belive that all religion is complete and utter rubbish, i no more belive in God than i do Santa, the Tooth Fairy or the Easter Bunny.

(please don't go jumping for the abuse button, listen to my point of view)

I have absolutely no belief, not 0.00000001% and to the point where i belive people who do are just wasting their lives away.

However, i have no problem with anyone beliving in what they want, i don't preach to anyone and i don't have a problem with it.

I have no interest what so ever, and that's why i don't seek or need salvation.

Answer 9

It's not exactly free. It asks you to rearrange your belief system and priorities.

But it's not even a matter of what does it cost you. It's a matter of not being able to accept something that does not hold as true to your own observations. For example (and this is just an example), if someone told you the sky is green, but you could swear that it looks blue to you, do you continue to believe that the sky is blue or do you decide that it really does not cost you anything to believe the sky is green, so you might as well???

Answer 10

So you are a christian because there aren't any membership fees? How spiritually frugal of you.

Why do you think this is an argument? It is also "free" to believe in the Flying Spaghetti Monster, so why don't you follow him?

In fact, delusional beliefs are not free. You are giving up your freedom to think clearly and rationally and to believe only dogma. Also last time I went to church (over 25 years ago) they still passed around a collection plate, so I think you forgot about some of the maintenance fees.

Answer 11

I have two points to make.
As a philosopher, I want to tell you that you are making the mistaken assumption that there is a clear purely rational argument to demonstrate the truth of Christianity. Christianity depends upon revelation of God in a particular historical event, the human incarnation of God, Jesus Christ. So the truth of Christianity is a particular historical truth not one that can simply be arrived at by reasoning as you suggest.
As an Orthodox Christian, I want to point out to you that your picture of salvation is one of cheap and easy grace. Christ's atonement on the cross and His resurrection restored man's fallen nature, but our salvation isn't attained merely by believing in that. It is hard fought spiritual warfare. Those who preach cheap salvation like you are putting the souls of many at risk, not to mention perhaps your own.