How do you convince a Christian that God doesn't exist by disproving Creation if they believe in evolution?
How do you convince a Christian that Jonah couldn't have been swallowed by a whale if they think it was just a metaphor or allegory?
How do you convince a Christian that the Bible is a fable if they say agree but say it has spiritual significance?
2007-03-15 01:32:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Is it me? Or is it hard to tell if Tribble Macher is serious or joking?
2007-03-15 01:37:33 · update #1
HA!, that funny, saying that we don't believe in anything, when you're the atheos :)
2007-03-15 01:37:24 · answer #1 · answered by dami 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can't convince someone of an idea that they are totally convinced is wrong. Most people are unwilling to look at any evidence of anything because it requires them to think. All people are capable of thinking but too many would rather go with the crowd than think for themselves. To be a non believer also means that they have to accept the fact that when they die, there is no reward, no after life, no existence. That scares most people into wanting to believe that there is something there, even if there is absolutely no proof for it.
2007-03-15 08:42:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) Very hard to do since one does not prove the other. The literal, 6 24 hr day, interpretation of the Creation is just that: a literal interpretation of one story in the Bible. It is not the "lynch-pin" upon which the existence of God rests.
2) How can you prove that he wasn't? And if a christian believes it's an allegory...what's your point?
3) Our entire understanding of morality is defined by "fables" such as the Bible. Call it what you will. It has intrinsic spiritual value.
2007-03-15 08:41:53 · answer #3 · answered by Open Heart Searchery 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, sounds like quite an intelligent Christian to me who understands the bible as what it is: a book with ancient mythology.
I wouldn't try to convince him of anything, as what he is doing is simply taking the bible as a moral guideline. Much as other people read some philosophy books or stuff.
2007-03-15 08:58:15 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Zaius 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can not convince me or any other christian that there is no God? Now may I ask you why is it so important to you to convince us there is no God.Do you even know? Don't say because we push ourselves and our beliefs on you because that is a lie! Can You prove that the Bible is a fable? This is not to you but to the spirit that is driving you to mock us."Get the behind me Satan!"
2007-03-15 08:41:30 · answer #5 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can't. I've given up trying to convince but more power to you if you've got the energy for it. I have a bit of a hangover so don't trust anything I say other than I know I'm a Buddhist..........I think..............hair of the dog sounds good right now.........
2007-03-15 08:43:01 · answer #6 · answered by Yogini 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't want to convince christians of anything. Let them believe what they want to believe (they have that right). I just don't want their beliefs in my government, schools or work place.
2007-03-15 08:39:58 · answer #7 · answered by millajovovichsboyfriend 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot convince me of a lie satan. Jesus is alive and like jonah in the belly of a whale he died and was 3 days in the grave . Then Jesus rose to life and is seated at the right hand of the Father in heaven.
2007-03-15 08:36:28 · answer #8 · answered by Tribble Macher 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
a true christian doesn't doubt or contradict their beliefs, so maybe, you are talking to the wrong people the Bible is the inspired written word of God-and every bit of it is truth-God is the almighty creator and He is alive and well-hope you know Him b4 it is too late-btw, I believe he is serious
2007-03-15 08:43:35 · answer #9 · answered by tc381mc 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Some things have to be left up to faith.....
And by the way...it was a fish....not a whale.
2007-03-15 08:40:10 · answer #10 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How can I convince you that you are wrong, Have Gods son come to earth.Oh wait, he already did that.
2007-03-15 08:41:21 · answer #11 · answered by pepsiolic 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋