2007-02-13 13:03:32 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
John R: are we to suppose that just because she's good looking she's not also incredibly stupid?!
2007-02-13 13:07:15 · update #1
Neither side has done anything to convince me of anything. They all sound like christian missionaries to me.
Love and blessings Don
2007-02-13 13:07:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say 0 - 0. Because I don't think it is the purpose of YA. Although some people who question and some who answer seem to think that they will manage to do that - I would suggest some other forum would be perhaps more effective.
I find YA can sometimes be informative, and it is worthwhile giving information.
But you get a lot of rant from religions and from atheists alike.
2007-02-13 21:07:29 · answer #2 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To everyone out there: If you've converted from a live forum site, you're one shallow puppy.
But to answer your question, I think the atheists have the upper hand. Most of the Christian postings are mushy and emotional and not very well-thought out (sorry, guys)...and the atheists have no time on their hands, so they hulk over their computers, waiting for a poor, unsuspecting Christian to put something out. I go on here once a week or so, and I see 3 specific atheists on every single time...coincidence? I think not. But anyways, it's easier to get bitter than to get better, so here's what happens:
THE STEPS TO ATHEISM
1. The Christian gets depressed and upset over a rude, sarcastic answer posted by an atheist.
2. Refusing to admit (even to himself) that he is shallow enough to get depressed over a forum, he starts blaming his circumstances.
3. Because he believes God orchestrates his circumstances, he blames it on God.
4. He says "If God makes so many mistakes, He can't be God. Is there even a God?" (keep in mind it was HE who made the mistake of posting a really easy-to-bash question)
5. He decides that either 1) there is no God, or 2) he is too shallow and bitter to follow God.
6. He posts a weird picture on his portfolio, hulks over a computer screen, and waits patiently to give cynical, sarcastic remarks and ask rude, cutting questions to other unsuspecting Christians.
And tadaaa! An "atheist" is born. Thanks for the question.
2007-02-13 21:15:15 · answer #3 · answered by Robert P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The score is currently tied at 0 to 0.
2007-02-13 21:05:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
I'm an atheist and I don't indulge in "conversions" tactics. I do respond to self-righteous theist conversion tactics and attacks on non-theists. Ruthlessly.
2007-02-13 21:11:04 · answer #5 · answered by Skeff 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't care how many "converts" we win, this site isn't a game.
As long as we're making people think for themselves and think critically about this little troublesome thing called "faith", we've done our job.
2007-02-13 21:13:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't forget Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, Jews and others.
2007-02-13 21:10:16 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Bodhisattva 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christians..only because they actually TRY to convert people.
2007-02-13 21:08:46 · answer #8 · answered by 7abibi♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Agnostics!
2007-02-13 21:05:42 · answer #9 · answered by Militant Agnostic 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Neither. Pseudo-flame wars over a moderated pseudo-forum are a less than ideal environment for changing anybody's mind.
2007-02-13 21:06:25 · answer #10 · answered by DonSoze 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋