Has an Atheist ever converted a Christian by presenting them with proof that their belief was wrong?

Question

If so what did you tell them?
I myself was converted but not by proof.

I was originally converted by the honesty and kindness of some Atheist friends. Of course the Bible never had exactly bade sense to me.

Answer 1

I started as atheist, God converted me.

Answer 2

I think most people convert because they are confronted with an experience of God more then just some sort of apoligetic proof. On the other hand I have met a few scientists who became Christians because of things they found in their work but more then that I they felt a spiritually need that only God could fill. I see a lot of people on here trying to prove or disprove that God is real. Proof isn't enough either way. Most people become Christians because they feel God's love and most people become athiests because they don't. People will believe what they want to believe beyond logic sometimes. Even as a Christians I see other Christians I would like to shake for that but there isn't much you can do about it but be an example of God's love.

Answer 3

The person who wrote this, above, is blowing hot air:

I'm not sure I've fully converted anyone, but I've certainly frustrated a lot of fundies and Christians to the point that they couldn't answer any of my questions and had to stomp away. I always hope that after they stop being angry at themselves for not being able to answer, they'll actually think about WHY they can't answer and that perhaps the answers just aren't there.

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She and I exchanged a few emails wherein she wanted me to read a 20 page paper arguing for atheism. I read it and got back to her explaining that I had several criticism, but wanted to discuss it further. It is funny how she never responded. Then I wrote another quick note. Ignored as well. Somehow I think this person is all bark no bite. She did say how much she loved the argument, so I don't think she wants to see it taken apart. I probably made the mistake of telling her that I was a philosophy & religion major and giving me this argument was like giving a dog a bone.

Answer 4

Yes, but usually not in any single argument. Religious people tend to be converted in a religious fervor by some zealot who works them up. However, this tends to not be the case for atheists.

Most of the world still believes in religious superstition. Most have been indoctrinated in the belief since they were toddlers. My conversion to atheism occurred over about a decade. It started with me asking some questions about my belief. I talked to many people, none of which could claim to have converted me, and many of whom happened to be religious. I have now been an athiest for over 20 years and I continue to talk to people. I think I have influenced many, perhaps even on Yahoo Answers. I have gotten some nice responses to my answers here. Still, there has been no time in the last 20 years where a devout religious person talked to me and said, "Oh, wow. You're right. I'm an atheist now." It just doesn't happen that way.

Instant conversion tends to be a religious phenomenon, especially Christian conversion.

Answer 5

There is no proof of the existence, or non existence, of God.

I would be interested to know what converted anyone. I, myself, was turned away from God by religious fanatics that disgusted me. I could never completely let go, though. I believe that my soul remembers the other side, and God.

The lesson that I learned is stay away from a church that preaches hate and discrimination from the pulpit. If you ever hear a religious person say that another Christian is not a "true" Christian than run away as fast as you can. These people know absolutely nothing about God.

Answer 6

I've done about three myself, but it is no single argument.

First a bit of education in basic physics seems to do amazing things for most believers.

Then a quick history of how the bible came to be.

Then a tour of what some idiots are trying to do with it now 'in the name of god'.

Typically ending up with a deeply amusing reaction as I ask them, 'Then why doesn't god stop them?'.

From there it's rarely anything similar, and there's only been one who really stood with it after that. Of course it was his girlfriend I was trying to free from the entire idea, so I honestly didn't care.

Answer 7

The Bible is rather complicated. in case you do not understand a thanks to study it you may finally end up with all kinds of thoughts. Did you consider cultures of the time it became written, problems with translation or regarded at why it became written in one of those way. to settle for devil, you've commonly used that Jesus exists. devil became an angel, by no skill a god. previous cultures were notably merciless. cases have replaced, even interior faith. perchance you need to look and word how a lot extra perfect life is for everyone on the instant.

Answer 8

People are converted to religion by their emotions not by proof. Who needs proof?

Answer 9

I actually convinced a doubtful person. I told him lots of things (of course, he believes in the scientific way, and all that, so I didn't have to convince him that we have a common ancestor with the great primates), about being oneself's own god, and taking one's life into one's hands...

He told me he was happier. I found it weird. I hadn't tried to change him, I'd just spoken about what I believe in. So... that being that, I am glad for him. Hell, if I can help...

Answer 10

I can't say that I've converted anyone, but i have caused several people to seriously consider their beliefs. I can't recall what it was that made them think twice, it's different for different people.