Is there something atheists have to offer theists? Is there a moral obligation for atheists to spread what they believe is true?
2007-03-09 03:33:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sure.
Christianity is a delusion. Historically it's based on notorious lies, and has functioned as an engine of oppression and tyranny for practically the entire span of its existence. The most devout Christian today, presuming he's not completely ignorant of honest history (as he usually is), is compelled to make all sorts of excuses for the atrocities that have been committed in the name of his "God," which distill down to "Those people weren't really following Christ." Well, they thought they were, just as today's "Christian" thinks he is! So maybe he's wrong about a few things as well.
As for the moral question, Christianity is famous for its insistence on "faith" over "good works" - "all our righteousness is as filthy rags." Hence Jesus' popularity in prison and rehab. Paul goes so far as to suggest "Shall we sin because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid!" And yet the inference is that it's certainly possible to do so. Insofar as the Christian is "moral" at all, he connects it with the system of supernatural threats and rewards espoused by his religion; he fears Hell and yearns for Heaven, and therefore it behooves him to "follow the Word." He's motivated by sheer selfishness and superstition - and then he accuses atheists of amorality because they don't arbirate their actions by the same puerile standards!
2007-03-09 03:40:24 · answer #1 · answered by jonjon418 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'm sure there are Atheists who have something to offer Theists. Normally I don't have a problem with Atheists and discussing these types of things. But I have run into a couple whom, to me, seem to be just as bad as these Evangelicals running around screaming at everyone. It doesn't matter what group they come from.... a Fanatic is a Fanatic, dangerous no matter what idea/concept they are using... even if it's absolutely True.
2007-03-09 11:57:06 · answer #2 · answered by Kithy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As an atheist I have no inclination to spread any sort of faith, but if I can encourage people to use their own reasoning instead of subscribing to pre-fabricated opinions I should think it's worth the effort.
2007-03-09 11:43:44 · answer #3 · answered by NaturalBornKieler 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think that some of them see us as a risk to society. A lot of them seem to forget that a lot of us Theists contribute quite a bit to society.
2007-03-09 11:38:25 · answer #4 · answered by Radictis 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Confession ----- I am!
I used to be one. I was horribly conflicted. I had to carry around these diametrically opposed ideas in my head all the time. It crippled me. I wasn't happy and I wasn't healthy.
I wanna "be there" for other people who are working their way out of christianity.
2007-03-09 11:40:44 · answer #5 · answered by Laptop Jesus 2.0 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes! Atheists are non-belief persons that want to ruin other religious beliefs. So people can be shallow and not have any faith. Having pride of not believing in God, being egocentric and selfish.
2007-03-09 11:42:28 · answer #6 · answered by Betty76 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
All atheists are different, therefore there's no point in asking a question assuming that they all have something in common.
2007-03-09 11:36:28 · answer #7 · answered by TAD 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I like to think they are. I prefer to think they are trying to "help" us in some way. It is far better to think this way than to think they are just being jerks.
2007-03-09 11:37:28 · answer #8 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, no and no.
2007-03-09 11:37:03 · answer #9 · answered by Angelz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no and we are already there
2007-03-09 11:36:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋