Why do Christians assume that atheists are debating with God?

Question

I always thought that atheists debated with Christians and other theists. Do Christians have difficulty telling the difference between themselves and the God they believe in?

If God would like to personally enter the discussion I'm sure it would be interesting. However, until this happens, don't you think that when Christians dismiss attacks on their arguments as attacks on "God" they're being just a teensy bit... ummm... grandiose?

Answer 1

You've hit the nail squarely on the head here, yes.

Christians expect us to think of what comes out of their mouths as "the Word of God", and in fact typically they're unable to understand why anyone wouldn't agree. It's the ultimate arrogance.

Answer 2

I agree and disagree. Christians are on the outside looking in so to align them verbally with anti-christ belief is blame shifting. If someone is being manipulative it's without belief in God involved meaning stating something that is not in the Bible (dogmatic practice). I'm not talking about quoting scripture here. I'm talking about manipulation which is always about leading a person to believe something that isn't real or biblical. Many haven't a clue what that means but it mirrors secularism. Both happen everyday and it doesn't matter where one is at the time....even happens in churches.

Some Christians will share, others will role their eyes, all are suppose to pray for non-believers however don't count on 100% because some will let hatred consume them and cannot pray to Him for lost souls mean they no longer care.

"Why do Christians assume that atheists are debating with God?"

Why do people assume believers can't see someone debating with God? It's observation of someone else's choice not the cause of a person's lifestyle.

John 14:6

Answer 3

I know, atheists are really debating agaist hypocrites who claim to be "believers" but are unfaithul to his Word.

What many theists don't understand is there is a big difference between believing in someone's existance and trusting in someone's word. What they don't seem to understand is that if a believer rejects the bible, they are essentially rejecting God because the bible also equates God with the laws of life. Saying God exists or doesn't exist doesn't stop the laws of nature from existing.

Answer 4

some Christians go on the protecting and blame all atheists because of the fact one or 2 atheists may be adversarial to them. once you base your existence on specific concepts and wholeheartedly have self assurance specific issues, it receives previous and hurts being informed you're a lunatic, fool, drone, or are actually unable to think of for your self. If Christians and atheists might take care of one yet another with appreciate and love, we does not have those issues. regrettably, all Christians are human and for this reason imperfect. comparable is going for atheists.

Answer 5

I don't ordinarily enter into the discussions with superstitious people and don't believe in magic, black or white, it is all a load of cowardly bunk.
I don't argue with the ignorant, I just walk away and wonder if they will waste their lives chasing something that isn't there.
I also don't dissuade them because sometimes religion, even though it kills more people than any other cause in the world, also sometimes causes otherwise bad people to do good for others.
I, on the other hand, don't need to be coersed by fear because I was raised with a good conscience.

Answer 6

Followers of Christ are called to be His "ambassador" here on Earth, and as such are interested in promoting a positive attitude towards Him. Speaking for myself, I very much fall short of this ideal, and acknowledge that my poor behavior has pushed people away (including and perhaps especially argumentativeness).

Generally, in many conversations beyond superficial, the conversation can be steered towards spiritual matters. If you get a "stiff arm" as indicated by the topic meeting disinterest or hostility, then the appropriate thing to do is drop the subject, and pray that the person will be receptive at a later time, perhaps with a different person.

Answer 7

I suspect many'christians' who despise 'atheists' - are just fanatics and zealots who have actually forgotten, misquote and twist the words of their 'bible' to their own agenda, because sadly they are filled with fear, hate and loathing for anyone who disagrees with them. (THERE ARE FANATICS IN ALL FAITHS AND RELIGIONS, WHICH IS VERY SAD, BECAUSE THEY DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD, which also gives peaceful and tolerant believers a 'bad' name!) Perhaps it would be a good idea for ALL FANATICS (from all the different faiths and religions) to start researching other belief systems and try learning, tolerance and understanding!!!

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Answer 8

You asked me if non existence was less strange. Then you provide no way to answer your question which is typical. So I will answer it here. Yes non existence does seem less strange and much more natural.
I never debate with a fairy tail that question is what is strange.

Answer 9

atheist never debate with fairy tale gods so christians think thay are god

Answer 10

I don't know.. It's entertaining tho....