It seems like they think they're better than me because they have a God. They seem so self assured that their 'soul' (whatever that is) will go to 'heaven' where as mine will go to 'hell'. I don't go around telling them that it takes a unique blend of courage, intelligence and determination to be an Atheist which are qualities that Christians lack.
2007-03-13 13:28:20 · 28 answers · asked by Desiree J 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
YES!! I am marrying a man that is an atheist himself (has been since he was 12) but grew up in an extremely religious family. His mother is understanding but still says things at times that I take as stabes at our lack of faith. We are not getting married in a chuch and his sister lets me know her disappointment every time I see her. It's sad for me to watch this go on. I luckily grew up in a very open-minded family. My parents would never treat me or my fiancee like this. And when I see his mother treat him like this, she's just pushing him away. I know she loves him, but she puts her faith about him and that just kills me.
And his sister is the most hateful person I know. And she always frames it in a religious light. She can hate someone just because of one little detail of their life. She is judgemental and critical of everything her brother does.
2007-03-13 13:43:50 · answer #1 · answered by ♥willow♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of times yes. Not all of them are. My husband is Christian and he has never once behaved in this way towards me or my beliefs. Doesn't mean he agrees with them or thinks they are right - but he also respects me enough to be able to have an intelligent conversation.
I think so many people have had a bad experience with such and such group that they tend to start putting everyone into the same box. Christians have had bad experiences talking to atheists, being told they are stupid, simple minded and slow because they believe in God. So perhaps they have some right to behave the way they do - at least at first. They don't want to be hurt again.
I see atheists a lot on this board - and the ones in real life (I dated two, was engaged to one) who were condescending to all those that had religion. Especially Christians. I see it in the last line of your question. You had to put down Christians because you think they attack you.
It goes both ways - and the only way to stop the kind of behavior is by not engaging in it in the first place.
2007-03-13 20:34:02 · answer #2 · answered by noncrazed 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
". . . it takes a unique blend of courage, intelligence and determination to be an Atheist which are qualities that Christians lack."
I am so glad that you're not condescending toward the same Christians that you're accusing.
2007-03-13 20:45:50 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think that it could be because Christians have an entirely different perspective on life than other people. They see the brokenness, the people crying out for help, searching for something that is real. And we know that what people are crying out for is the truth. We know that everyone was born with a true desire to know God. And it kills me everytime I am with friends I love dearly who I know are crying out for God, only they refuse to let Him work.
I am sorry you feel this way, and that you have encountered Christians who do this to you. These Christians need to remember that "All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" , not just atheists, homosexuals, and muslims. We are all equally bad.
2007-03-13 20:38:28 · answer #4 · answered by aaron 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You just broke your habit of not telling them about the courage, intelligence, and determination thing. I know Christians that display all of those qualities, yet are avowedly religious. While I understand your assertion, I do not think these are the key differences between the faithful and the atheist.
2007-03-13 20:35:19 · answer #5 · answered by paralegaltechnik 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think it's a case of what you don't like gets on your nerves. I feel the same way when I see atheists and others judging Christians, such as the comments here.
My point is that each of us feel that the other side is wrong and that we try to gather support for our "side" by making derisive comments.
It's wrong for a Christian to do this, and it's wrong for anyone to do this.
2007-03-13 20:34:35 · answer #6 · answered by Searcher 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We don't try to be so I'm sorry you or anyone would feel that way.
To be a Christan, means to be Christ Like. A difficult job indeed. We are not expected to be perfect which I'm grateful for, but we are expected to continue the work that Jesus started nearly 2000 years ago, and that is to preach the Good News of Gods Kingdom, and helping them to become disciples of Christ.
God promised this earth would be paradise and have people living on earth who will worship him. Since lives are involved, please understand, we are.just trying to do our best to fulfill the work we have been given to do.
Does the god or gods you worship expect you to make disciples?
2007-03-13 20:37:23 · answer #7 · answered by Here I Am 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, some do sound condescending. And I'm a Christian.
We don't mean to be, though.
And I don't believe that Christians lack courage, intelligence, OR determination.
2007-03-13 20:31:19 · answer #8 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Most of them are a bit smug (I'm going to heaven and you're not... nyah!). Some of them look at us as idiot children who need schoolin'. It gets tiresome being called ignorant or stupid because I have no supernatural beliefs. I've had believers get red-faced and agitated, asking how I could "dare to be an atheist," like I had just admitted to eating children for lunch.
2007-03-13 20:38:35 · answer #9 · answered by link955 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gee, that sounded condescending toward Christians.
2007-03-13 20:58:38 · answer #10 · answered by Randy G 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋