Atheists: why try to prove Christians or other God-believers wrong? I understand why we try to convince YOU to

Question

believe: 1) we are commanded and 2) we don't want you to go to hell. But what's wrong with letting us believe and have hope in something? Even if, let's say, we died and found out we were wrong all along?

I mean specifically here on Y!A. For example, I've seen people ask legitimate questions about God and atheists will say, "Why don't you just ask about the Easter Bunny or the Tooth Fairy." That's not an aswer to the the question AT ALL. And it doesn't help someone who has chosen to believe. What is an atheist's real motivation in cases like that?

Answer 1

I appreciate why believers try to convince non-believers, and that is fine (unless specifically someone specifically asks not to have that kind of answer). The reason why non-believers try to convince believers is that we honestly feel you would be more happy believing what we do. I am an atheist but I will play devil's advocate now:

You have felt the love of Jesus personally and you know it feels wonderful. You want to share that experience with everyone and want everyone to experience it, and that is commendable.

As an atheist, however, I have seen sufficient evidence of research done on these spiritual experiences and I understand that they are an illusion. That understanding of there being no God has elightened me and given me a new sence of purpose. I am happy and free (as most atheists are) and I want to share that freedom with everyone.

Are we that different, you and I?

I think the only solution is to say 'we have to agree to disagree' and leave it at that. There is no evidence I can show you that will convince you God doesn't exist. There is also no evidence you can show me to convince me God does exist. We are different people with different view of the universe, and that's okay!

Let us celebrate our differences!

So, do you understand now why we try to convince you?

Answer 2

If I were an atheist I would try to prove to those I did not agree with that they were wrong as well. There are two sides to every story. If we Christians are commanded - and I NEVER do this - to go out and preach the word of God, those who believe differently and want no part of what you say will tell you so. If you get your feelings a little hurt, you probably deserve it. Who is to say they are going to hell? God decides everything. Not his followers. it is important to consider this, when - not only asking these questions - but also going out into the world. This is nothing, against you personally, if you take offense - but to those who read this too.

Answer 3

i have no longer something to attain. I only can not be counted on a deity of any description. that's that straightforward. i do not care about the old testomony. I also imagine faith, any faith, is used as an excuse for human war mongering. i do no longer imagine that's the reason. Human greed and lust for skill below a non secular banner. If there have been no religions, the wars might want to proceed. that's the human challenge. Please be certain that I easily have truly no pastime in convincing all and sundry of an thingg. I only wish an identical courtesy replaced into afforded to me by technique of non secular human beings and that i replaced into no longer envisioned to stay below the non secular beliefs of human beings.

Answer 4

Hold on here. So you're saying it's OK to push your beliefs on Athiests but it's not OK for them to try to prove you wrong. I think you need help with logic here. Maybe they are just reacting to you pushing your Christianity. You must understand, during the Inquisition because you folks were "commanded" to, a lot of people died and were tortured. A fact. So maybe if you people respected other's beliefs which are just as valid, and historically less harmful, than yours. You wouldn't have to hear their beliefs.

Answer 5

good question. now here is another one. why do christians feel they are the only ones that know god, or goddess for that matter. i wont push my faith on you if you do the same. if some people want to go to heaven by all means do so. but dont try and force me on the bus too. live and let live. and as long as you dont harm anyone believe what you want.

Answer 6

I think it comes from anger. My mother is a Christain. When she starts preaching to me, she will not let me get a word in edgewise. I get mad at her when she will not even listen and consider the fact that what I believe may be right. I know she is commanded, but there is a way to go about things....

ALSO, why do christians target atheists more than other religions. Why not preach to Buddhists?...they are nontheistic as well.

Answer 7

The problem is that too many Christians try to force their beliefs and their way of life on the rest of us. They try to make laws based on the Bible. They try to get evolution kicked out of public schools. They are always trying to recruit us, which of course means we have to give them reasons why we don't want to be Christians.
There are many religions we atheists don't believe in. However, we don't waste our time arguing with other religions if they keep to themselves. When Christianity tries to force itself on us we will fight back.

Answer 8

I don't CARE to prove you are wrong.

1. I like to be left alone.

2. I highly doubt Christian or otherwise would enjoy us knocking on your door, standing on the streets preaching at you (not to), attempt to make it the law of the land, or otherwise bugging you with other views.

Answer 9

We don't try to prove you wrong we just voice our dissent.

We may ask a question about the purpose of trees and we get some nonsense about God creating them because Jesus needed shade or some such rubbish. We simply state that we disagree with that theory and state our own.

Answer 10

Free country. They can say whatever they want.

Just tune out the Evangelical Atheists and you'll be fine.