Why do religious people quote the bible to atheists?

Question

If we think the book is just a book. Written by a bunch of crazy or scared people running around the dessert thousands of years ago. why would you try to convince us about anything by quoting it? Here I wrote a book here, its 1 page long. It says human beings made up god. Not convinced, of course you're not. Why would you expect an atheist to have any other reaction when you quote the bible? Do religious people actually think we'll go oh yeah I've changed my whole outlook now...I believe! Praise jebus I believe!

Oh my gosh its hysterical, I just had to add this. Do you see the guy who quoted the bible LOL! So funny.

Answer 1

They cannot think for themselves. Really. This is all that they know.

Answer 2

You ask a valid question. For me quoting the bible is similar to quoting other sources I rely upon, such as a journal article or even the newspaper. I choose these sources based upon their reliability. I suppose you see the bible being quoted because folks feel it is reliable.

I suspect that there are some believers who do not realize how reliable the bible actually is as a book.

Bible manuscripts (remember, there were no printing presses until 1455) have survived despite weather, persecution and time. Most ancient writings written on weak materials like papyrus have vanished all together. Yet many copies of the Old Testament scriptures survived. For instance, the Dead Sea Scrolls contain all books of the Old Testament, except Esther, and have been dated to before the time of Christ. Consider Julius Caesar’s Gallic Wars. Only ten copies written about 1,000 years after the event are in existence. In comparison, there are over 24,000+ New Testament manuscripts, the earliest one dating to within 24 years after Christ.

There exists NO SINGLE SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY that has been shown to prove error, factually or doctrinally, in the Bible. There is plenty of speculation and hypotheses, but not a single verifiable fact. To make this claim alone is quite a feat for ancient texts, but when you add to it the fact that the Bible was written over more than 1,500 years by forty vastly different writers, yet every book in the Bible is consistent in its message. These 66 books talk about history, prophecy, poetry, and theology.

A remarkable 668 predictions foretold in the bible books have been fulfilled and none have ever been proven false (three are unconfirmed).

Further, archeology confirms (or in some cases supports) accounts in the biblical record.

When I examine the evidence on both sides, I can only rationally conclude that given the bible's accuracy on so many issues, I have no reason to doubt its validity on all issues it contains, especially when it speaks to God's divine revelations. No other holy book comes close to the Bible in the amount of evidence supporting its divine authorship.

Answer 3

some christians, certainly not the majority of them, think that if they preach the bible to you that it will convert you. this is what the jehovah's witnesses do. if they bang on my door, i tell them i am jewish and they go away.

but one thing that we all should be happy about is that it was the puritans' (yes, out of date, but unfortunately their out of date views on dancing and sex have made sex a dirty word when it isn't) christian tolerance that guided the framers of the constitution and bill of rights to give you and everyone else the freedoms that exist in this country:

you worship whatever way you please, or, you do not worship, and no one will send you to prison for any of it. you can say what you want, you can write what you want, you can publish what you want, and you can stand on a streetcorner wearing a sandwich board that says something like "we should all be atheists," and who will care?

why don't you just let them be so they can let you be?

ps: i wonder how it is that the atheists that went to prison for committing heinous acts against their victims "found jesus?" hmph!

Answer 4

I'm not a Christian, but will answer anyway.

I can't speak for others, but if I quote scripture, it's because I'm pointing and not reinterpreting. Much better to point to the source, to show it, rather than to misinterpret or misrepresent it when using one's own words. That would be a disservice to God and to the one asking. Better to quote and give the true information, than to risk being off, even by just a fraction of a hair.

What's the best way to describe the Bill of Rights? Quote it!

I mean, if you ask, you gotsta be prepared to see the source, right? Someone can't give their own answer and say, "Says me." They should always back up their claim with scripture. Says who? Says God, see?

Answer 5

No. That's an Answer. Some religious people have read (they think) that the Bible's words and phrases have Power on their Own. But you still have your own freedom of choice!! @8-]

Answer 6

It isn't just for you, but to dispute your arguments to others. If someone is wondering about your question, we provide biblical proof to show that the Bible disputes what you are saying. The Bible is the word of God, if you are questioning Christianity, or its authenticity, then you should expect responses backed up by the Bible

Answer 7

As an atheist, its possible to go to hundreds of sources (including physical examples) to prove our standpoint.

On the other hand, the bible is the only source for "truth" that many have...regardless of its origin, its the only way they can back up their claims.

Answer 8

We Christians are called by God to witness. You atheists don't have to agree. It is a free gift being offered to keep one from going to hell. However, there are many atheists who do become saved because good Christians took the time to witness the true Gospel of Jesus Christ to them. Just because you don't believe in hell doesn't mean you won't go there. Here is a website. Go to the atheist section. You might change your mind.

http://www.jesus-is-savior.com

Answer 9

LOL! So true. I suspect they seem to think it will somehow prove their points and that you'll suddenly have an epiphany of their "truth". Or they use it to drown out your logic. "La la la la la, I can't hear you..." I don't get it. I'm not an Atheist, but I've had the bible quoted at me, too. It hasn't changed my religious affiliation or proven anything to me either. It's completely moot.

Answer 10

Even though difference is a wonderful thing and will never change, people fear it. Especially religious folks. So they try to change others, and make them believe what they believe is right.

Answer 11

What else have they to quote
Life experiences

Love & Blessings
Milly