Christians, here's what atheists, agnostics, pagans, pantheists, and buddhists would like you to know:?

Question

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsvAcv_8SlMDZcJGDmhj_Tvsy6IX?qid=20070212122105AAReVbV

Does this help you in understanding their points of view?

Perhaps Zero, but if one person becomes even a little more educated, it's worth it, no?

a_rivers_1968, where on earth does my question assume that you can't be friends with those outside your faith? I think the assumption is strictly yours. It does, however, prove that you are like most of the christians here who make assumptions about questions posed by "non-believers".

farkas, I am not attempting to lump all christians into one category.. however, those who aren't as educated as you might just learn something.. that certainly can't hurt :)

Answer 1

Thanks K!
=D

Answer 2

I read all of it, and nothing on there told me anything I don't already know.

If you looked over my Q&A, and saw what I've posted in this section, you would see that, I think. I don't think that agnostics are the same as atheists, I know that Buddha is not and was not a god, I know the difference between paganism and stuff like Wicca and Druidism, and I don't try to convert people just using the Bible.
I'm also not one of those Christians who insists that every spirit is a demon, or that if we came from monkeys that monkeys would no longer exist.


As much as I admire what you're trying to do, you and everyone like you needs to realize that not every Christian is the same.

Edit: Have a star. I'm going to star the other question as well. I'm going to post one in a couple minutes, along the same lines. I certainly hope you'll take a look.

Answer 3

farkas has a point, and I think it's an important one, so I'm going to 2nd it here...

Atheists need to start aiming for the middle. When you engage in "debate" with someone on the fanatical fringe of Christianity, you make it appear as though you are on the fringe yourself. The large middle segment of Christianity, which accepts evolution and doesn't care about Harry Potter, are the people most likely to convert if presented with rational, meaningful, non-condescending arguments for atheism.

And even if they don't, which is not the goal anyway, they will most likely be the ones to understand our fears and concerns regarding a theocratic government, and support us when we denounce bills that erode the freedom of religion (including the freedom to be nonreligious) from our society.

At the end of the day, that's all I care about. Pray to whatever you want, but don't make it illegal for me to not believe you that it exists.

Answer 4

I agree with them. I do not try to force my faith on anyone. I do not know why it is assumed that all Christians are like this. Your question lumps all of us together, and assumes that I am incapable of being friends with anyone outside my faith. Truth to the matter is that where I live, I am the exception, not the norm, but that is ok too, as long as people around me understand that I too have my rights to believe what I choose to believe.
Everyone, of all religions, or no religions, have a great day! :0)

Answer 5

non secular recruiters attempt to declare truly clever people as one in each of their very own to propagate or experience confirmed via their non secular ideals. of path, that's incorrect thinking - being clever would not equate to being suited.

Answer 6

well you don't seem to be getting many answers

Answer 7

Were we supposed to expect them to care? :]

Answer 8

I'm guessing the answer will be "not at all".

Answer 9

I understand their view, but they are completely wrong.

Answer 10

ok. Thanks.