Are atheists intolerant when they say that Christians are intolerant?

Answer 1

Absolutely.

Just as there is no proof that there is a God, there is no proof that there isn't one either.

Answer 2

I used to be a lay-minister in a Christian church. There are some facts I learned.
FACT: Many of the people within churches are hypocrites. They profess to believe in the Bible, yet becoming very annoyed when certain passages are revealed to them. They would rather pick and choose which verses to believe.
FACT: Many preachers teach their parishioners to be bigoted, intolerant, prejudiced. They also teach their parishioners, no matter how poor, to give the church money, without offering any help at all, except to tell those in need to "have faith". Many of us who leave mainstream religion are fed up with money grubbing churches.
FACT: Many Christians ARE intolerant. They speak against anyone who doesn't fit into their own little way of thinking: gays, people of other colors, foreigners, pro-choicers, people of different religions and beliefs.
FACT: Many Christians try to convert people who have already made up their minds, then become angry at these people for not "conforming," thus becoming intolerant.
FACT: Many Christians do not want to have an open, honest discussion about many issues, they just want everyone to agree with them. Thus Christians are intolerant of other peoples education and points of view.
Perhaps the Atheists and people of other religions are not intolerant of Christians, they just don't want to be bullied anymore. Many Atheists and people of other religions would love to have intelligent, open-minded discussions with Christians. But many Christians will not even consider an opposing view.

Answer 3

Generalizations...but to answer the question for this atheist alone. I have no tolerance for intolerance.

Answer 4

You mean do atheists deny the human rights of Christians to be homophobic bigots? They can call me intolerant for that if they like, it just shows how unself-aware they would be.

Answer 5

No, they may be stereotyping, but saying someone is intolerant doesn't make that person intolerant.

Answer 6

how is THAT logical?

recognizing that others are intolerant, and stating that observation, how is that "intolerance"?

how is stating an observation about other people's behavior intolerance?

is this the kind of logic that comes from bible-home-schooling???

Answer 7

That is why I try not to generalize. I say "MOST," which always leaves loopholes. I've known some very nice Christians and some very stupid atheists. There are always exceptions.

Answer 8

not necessarily.

if i say your intolerant of others, doesnt mean that i am not tolerating you...

Answer 9

Welcome to Tolerance Camp. Here at Tolerance Camp, intolerance will not be tolerated. -- South Park

Answer 10

That would depend on exactly what the person says.