We see this all the time. I am an atheist and have my answer.
What is your answer, why are you as an atheist here in this section?
2007-01-31 12:40:05 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well first of all it's fun. But as a former christian I do know quite a bit about the bible and I enjoy debating religion with others. I am no longer *searching* for meaning to my life. I found it when I became an atheist. Also I want to remind people that this country was not founded on christianity and that we need to keep the religious beliefs away from our laws and out of our government.
2007-01-31 13:08:28 · answer #1 · answered by Stormilutionist Chasealogist 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
When I first visited this section, I saw a lot of misconceptions about atheists being thrown around. I also saw a lot of people who shared the same views as I do responding to those questions and comments. I felt that my opinion was just as valid as any one else's...so I stayed. As a former Christian, I feel this is the right place for me to have a voice.
2007-01-31 20:48:43 · answer #2 · answered by glitterkittyy 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, because theists view the world from such a different point of view, I find discussions with them often yield useful knowledge and insights, even though I may not agree with their theistic beliefs.
Many theists make genuinely good points without religious overtones. Whether they realize it or not, their arguments are often times more humanistic than theistic.
Also, intelligent theists help me sharpen my debating skills, and I like to learn as much as possible about my adversaries.
In short, although we disagree, there is still something that can be gained from a person who can see things as I cannot.
2007-01-31 20:51:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I like to hear what other people say on different topics. Its always good to get a new perspective.
I like to interact with other people who are discussing human spirituality. I believe that religion gives an answer to many questions about human spirituality but I haven't found a religion that I agree with100%, or even 50%.
2007-01-31 20:57:21 · answer #4 · answered by ÜFÖ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a couple reasons....
I'm really interested in the debate back & forth
I sometimes weigh in on inaccuracies I know for a fact are wrong
I may learn something.
I'm an atheist who doesn't have a problem with whatever anybody wants to believe.
2007-01-31 20:53:48 · answer #5 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm not an Atheist, but I believe they all come for a variety of reasons, Some to educate, some for entertainment, and others for the shock value. R&S is FUN!
2007-01-31 20:46:59 · answer #6 · answered by MyPreshus 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
To see how people think, react, and so on, and by being forced to defend or explain my beliefs, I can further my own understanding on these topics. After all, the more ways you can see any given situation, the clearer everything becomes.
2007-01-31 21:40:57 · answer #7 · answered by Lecta 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh i'm not an atheist but i am an agnostic can i answer this question please pretty please lol anyway i'm here because i have some things to say about the subject and i like to learn different things as that's what this forum is for to learn about different things and share your experiences and what you have learned with everybody else and if you can make people understand where you are coming from and make them think then cool it's a succesful trip to this forum
2007-01-31 20:49:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
just because if we aren't the christens won't know our side of the story and i like a good debate plus some of the thing people say here is pretty funny
2007-01-31 22:17:50 · answer #9 · answered by cthulhu will raise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You guys are here because your curious about religion or you just take enjoyment in saying god doesn't exist. Either way, go back to the science section!
2007-01-31 21:22:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋