Mr Spock
2007-01-18 01:05:36 · 19 answers · asked by Mr Spock 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The denial of the "unbeliever" or atheist typically stems from realizing that gods don't exist. Typically, there is no fear involved.
2007-01-18 01:10:41 · answer #1 · answered by nondescript 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Acceptance does not stem from fear. It is a spiritually discerned knowledge of being loved unconditionally, just as you are. I don't know where the fear of unbelievers comes from, but I do believe that fear is a tool of evil, used to hold people back, encourage hatred, and many more bad things.
2007-01-18 09:16:32 · answer #2 · answered by believer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you read all the answers people have given to this question, you get a very interesting pattern.
Both the Believers and the Non-believers say that they have good reason for their beliefs, and that they do not come to it out of fear.
But on the other hand the answers from both Believers and Non-believers are so similar that I am inclined to think there must be some common reason.
I am inclined to think they are uncomfortable with uncertainty - they don't like to say "I don't know". Certainly neither are very scientific - science does not have beliefs and it does not have unbeliefs - it has questions and hypotheses that can always change given new evidence.
2007-01-18 09:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
With all due respect to non-believers because they are entitled to their belief in non-belief or something like that...
I believe their denial stems not from fear, but in large measure from a refusal to accept the authority God. If you look at the responses/comments from non-believers, a vast majority make an issue of self-determination. The frequent use of the word "judgmental" is, I think proof of that. Questioning someone's right... even God's ... to judge you logically means you want to be free to do whatever you want.
SOMEtimes I feel like I'm listening to two kids ... one taunting the other into doing something wrong by saying, "Do you ALWAYS do what your parents tell you"? That's just MHO, of course, but it's the way I see it.
BTW, no I don't believe out of fear. The Apostle Paul said that "perfect love throws fear outside." And Jesus said that the greatest command was NOT to fear God, but to love with him all of our heart, mind and strength.
2007-01-18 09:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by Q&A Queen 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
My belief does not stem from fear. The Bible says over 500 times that "fear not" and "do not be afraid". God knows our fearful nature. I believe that love is a choice and that is why He gave us our free will. It comes with a lot of responsibility and can lead to disappointments. God loves us and He want us to love Him back by choice. If we ever suffer here, He has the whole eternity to make it up to us.
2007-01-18 09:11:17 · answer #5 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would have to summarize the atheist with 2 quotes
Atheists express their rage against God although in their view He does not exist. --C. S. Lewis
Atheism is a crutch for those who cannot bear the reality of God. -- Tom Stoppard
Fear, paranoia, pride... there are many things that keep the atheist from God and Jesus.
While the Believer hay have been moved that way by fear but once they are in a relaitonship with God and Jesus it is love that is the motivational factor. Some "almost believers" as I call them get stuck in the fear or the what can he give me attitude with is about "me" instead of about "God". These almost believers seem to feel God owes them something for nothing and yet they do little or nothing for him. God sent his son to die for them and yet they feel entitled.
2007-01-18 09:24:39 · answer #6 · answered by Pilgrim in the land of the lost 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The denial of the existence of that for which existence has not been proven stems from LOGIC. I'm an atheist, and I don't "do" fear. I leave that to the believers.
2007-01-18 09:10:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
No, silly! It stems from thought. It's a logical choice, not an emotional one. Usually. Naturally I can't speak for everyone.
2007-01-18 09:22:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is about the dumbest question i read on here in a long time how can you even relate the two to a common problem, atheist are not in denial at all they just believe there is no god and do not relate that to god
2007-01-18 09:17:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If I'm reading your question correctly, you're suggesting a judgmental God that, if disempowered in the mind by disbelief, is no longer perceived as a threat.
This assumes a Christian/Muslim perception of God, which has its roots in the cruelty of human beings toward one another.
If I'm correct, your argument shows signs of being captured by its own cultural conceptions of a deity.
2007-01-18 09:11:23 · answer #10 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋