and an atheist answers it does this not prove how stupid they are? And no I'm not a Christian, i'm not saying what my belief system is, so don't bother wasting your time making fun like a child in toy store.
2007-04-12 13:52:09 · 13 answers · asked by Adam B 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the atheist is stupid for answering a question directed toward a christian
2007-04-12 13:57:26 · update #1
and this makes YOU the smart one???!!!
2007-04-12 13:59:06 · answer #1 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
I have taken a position that if a question is explicitly targeting "atheists", "non-believers" or something similar, that I will not answer (but may read for my own edification) the question since I obviously do not fit these labels.
Likewise, if a question is labeled "believers", "theists", “Muslims”, “Jehovah’s Witnesses”, etc., it would be polite if persons not fitting the question’s label would not respond. Persons that do so seem to me to be very desperate for attention or the paltry two points. I also ignore questions that obviously violate the new community guidelines posted at http://answers.yahoo.com/info/community_guidelines.php, and especially those that are vulgar, hate-mongering, vapid preaching, polls and surveys (use the correct forum for these), or are just chatty.
So it seems to me, outside of responding to questions that fit one’s identity, only if a question is non-specific as to some target population should responses be expected from “any and all” persons.
We all learned this behavior in kindergarten but seem to have forgotten how to play nice with one another. We were taught to not speak unless spoken to, answer the question asked, and be polite. Yet, even when a question is marked unequivocally for, say, “Pro-Choice Women”, you will find males posting answers. Apparently some have never learned, as George Elliot noted, "Blessed is the person who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving us worthy evidence of the fact."
Yet why is it that when some are older they feel they can reject all semblances of politeness hiding behind anonymity, or shallow and strained arguments for free speech, “I’m just having fun”, “Open Forum”, etc? In truth, these are not really the salient issues, but only the excuses used to rationalize bad behavior.
What enables these forums? The answer should be clear--it is the question posed. The questioner is the driving force in these forums and should be able to designate a specific population for the responses they are seeking. For if there are no questions, there is no reason for a Q&A type of forum. Thus, the focus for any of my responses is on what the asker may think of my answer. If the asker doesn’t like my answer I usually hear about it and learn from them. Nevertheless, I try to write cogent responses in hopes they are useful to others who may take the time to read them.
I create my answers from an academic theologian’s perspective, as this is my “day job”. Yes, my answers are often wordy; to honor the questioner with enough details to help them learn more. I believe that what a person sets into writing is a greater act of consciousness than what a person speaks from their mouths. So, when a non-believer writes some of the vitriol that we see in this Forum, it demonstrates the state of their intellectual maturity. Or if we see vitriolic comments from self-professed believer, this person is demonstrating the real nature of the state of their faith to others; they may know the Word of the Lord, but they do not know the Lord of the Word.
If we respect the sincere questioner’s desires for specificity (if any), adhere to the community guidelines, and remember what we learned when we were six years old, spending time in this forum will be worth our precious time.
2007-04-12 14:12:05 · answer #2 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion when a question is posted toward a specific sect it draws out the curiosity of others.
Not to be judgmental but "Christian's" also go to questions posted by an Atheist for Atheist and give their opinions and criticisms as well.
Open Forum - Open Opinions - Freedom of Speech!
PS - No I am not an Atheist.
2007-04-12 14:06:52 · answer #3 · answered by Sam 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, that might apply to some, but not all. Actually, there are some Atheist who know scripture and what the Bible reads. They, of course, do not have the deeper meaning and understanding as they do not have the Holy Spirit who guides and counsels them. Having said that, neither do some who call themselves Christian. You talk about making fun like a child. Aren't you doing that exact thing yourself? Hmmmm! BTW, I am a Christian.
2007-04-12 13:59:15 · answer #4 · answered by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i'm a Christian, yet i do no longer consider those statements. as quickly as somebody can circulate an entire day, no, scratch that, permit's even attempt one hour of an afternoon, properly, no...permit's choose for ONE MINUTE with out doing something (however if that's action or perhaps the interior maximum theory) that would not glorify God, then they could have room to speak. in spite of the undeniable fact that that's impossible. i'm no longer asserting homosexuality is nice. it is not. yet i'm asserting that so are a multitude of alternative issues that I, myself, do on a every day foundation that are nonetheless seen in simple terms as sinful. God would not see massive sin vs. little sin. all of us sin and fall in need of the difference of God, it rather is why we necessary a Savior. Jesus stated, "Why do you element out the speck on your friends eye yet overlook relating to the log on your very own?" human beings ought to pay lots greater interest to that verse.
2016-12-29 05:49:57 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes I answer a question directed to Christians, yes. But only if I feel I have something significant to add. I never answer questions simply with "god doesn't exist, ha!"
I barge in on those questions far less than Christians barge in on questions in the LGBT section, btw.
Anyway, you just called me stupid. Thanks for that.
2007-04-12 13:59:17 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
We all should and I personally do respect the questioner,when He/She specifies a response
from a particular belief group only. It is only common courtesy
2007-04-12 13:58:02 · answer #7 · answered by bonsai bobby 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
interesting question....i guess people like to make fun of others....i don't know whether you can call them stupid....everyone is in titled to their own opinions...
2007-04-12 13:57:12 · answer #8 · answered by lusty_for_knowledge 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No - I do it to point out that we all have opinions on this subject, and to show how exclusionary Christianity is. Why do Christians think that they are the only ones who have knowledge of the Bible?
2007-04-12 13:57:28 · answer #9 · answered by ReeRee 6 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Huh? Your question doesn't make much sense.
2007-04-12 13:55:29 · answer #10 · answered by Your Best Fiend 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
how very sad .
does your mom know youre using her laptop.
settle down a little, skippy.
2007-04-12 13:57:05 · answer #11 · answered by hotdawgsoup 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋