Why would you even want to convert atheists??

Question

You can't get along with us here what makes you think we'd get along in a church? It drives you nuts that we question everything and want proof- why would you want to convert someone who drives you nuts? Please don't be condescending.

Answer 1

They need the game points to get to the highest level in heaven...there they will try to defeat the main boss...

Answer 2

After Rome adopted Christianity as the official government religion the first thing they did was force the pagans to convert into a belief they knew nothing about. I feel that was a bad move. I am not one who believes if you are telling someone about the Gospel of Jesus Christ you must get them to convert or "Make that decision of faith". I go by impressions. I will not push christianity on you if you don't want to hear it. If I feel you are interested I will explain things to you. I try to live a life that sets a good example towards others. I believe in the live by example attitude. I would rather help an athiest in need than try to convert. I believe that should be the real priority for Christians. As Jesus said "love your neighber".

Answer 3

1) "Why would you even want to convert atheists?"

Ever had a bite of food that was incredibly delicious, or heard a song that was indescribably sublime... and you just had to share it? That's sort of what I think heaven is going to be like only infinitely better and I want as many people to experience it as well.

2) "what makes you think we'd get along in a church?"

Who says we'd have to agree on everything in order for both of us to be Christians? I don't agree with my dad or my brother on a lot of issues, but that hasn't stopped me from going to the same church as they did.

3) "It drives you nuts that we question everything and want proof...."

Naw, I was nuts long before I came on R&S. As for questioning everything, I've found a lot of atheists who haven't questioned their atheism/ naturalism/ skepticism/ Darwinism (like the poster who earlier asked why human fetuses have gills) with anywhere near as much scrutiny as they've questioned Christianity. Maybe you have and if so, so be it.
As for wanting proof, I find it an unreasonably high standard for belief, since it's possible that there might be some things that exist in reality that cannot be proven. The question then should be whether we have sufficient evidence for believing in them.

Answer 4

I never try to convert anyone, no matter what their belief is. Who's to say I'm right and they're wrong? I believe with all my heart and soul that my belief is right and that's all that matters. It's small minded people who believe they have all the answers and their religion is the only religion. Think about it this way. There are many routes into the city. Each one is different, but they all eventually get you to your destination. Religion is no different. You believe in what you need for this phase of your development. Next time around an athiest may be a Christian minister or a Pagan. It all depends on what they need to learn at that time.

Answer 5

I used to think the same way and ask many of the same questions, until I found the answers. I now try to answer those same questions and show them what proof I found. The question is, will they listen? Some will, many won't. Those that won't are usually too hard in their heart to accept it. They can't accept it, it's just too hard for them to imagine it after all they've been taught and "indoctrined" with as they like to say. They have trouble stepping out into the unknown.

Many of us who believe it had to do the same, you have to ask yourself though, do you really want to know the truth, and will you accept it if you find it? Will you put aside your bias opinion and trust what you are shown? If you want proof, I can show it to you, but you have to be willing to accept the answer you are given, and I'm not going to sit here and spout off a bunch of the to be saved stuff. I'm going to show you just what the bible says about the time you are living in. You can see it happening around you NOW, it applies to YOU and this generation. Yes, a book that is around two thousand years old is going to tell you whats been in the news the past few years and what's ahead. Too hard to believe? If you really want to see it, I will show you. What say you? Are you up for the challenge of seeing it proven true, or is it too much for you to handle? (no, you aren't a wimp or wuss if you do not accept regardless how that sounds, it just means you aren't ready)

As far as it driving me nuts, the only thing that drives me nuts are those who won't accept the truth even when it's shown to them. It's not that they dont see it, they do and it's unquestionable, they just can't believe it. It's too much, system overload, it goes against everything they knew. As Morfious (spelling?) said in the matrix "The mind has trouble letting go.". I don't blame them, it trips you out and makes you question everything you've seen and heard. At least it did for me and the few people who were "brave" enough to step forward. I say brave because it takes courage to take the step toward faith and be willing to admit everything you know just might be off course.

Email me if you are interested in what I can show you and how it applies to this time. Everyone is welcome, of any backround. Just be ready to accept what you see.

Answer 6

I think that there are 2 main reasons:
1) Fear - They are so afraid of being "wrong", they figure that if they convert you, they must be "right". Thus, they try to convert you.
2) It's in the Bible - Jesus said go out and preach to the masses, so that's what they have to do to be good Christians.

Answer 7

The simple answer to this question is that evangelism is part of our religion. To spread the word (I am Christian) so people can experience the joys of knowing the Lord is what we believe in and would love to share.

Personally, it doesn't drive me nuts that you want proof of everything. As a Christian, I still have questions myself. But part of believing in my religion is having FAITH, and aspect most atheists don't accept as enough proof for a reason to believe in God.

Answer 8

Hey, you don't drive me nuts. The only thing that drives me nuts about SOME atheists, is that they are just trying to get a rise out of you. Thomas was a doubter, he had to touch Jesus' wounds before he belived that Jesus was risen, and Jesus didn't shoo him away. Heck, I have to ask tons of questions too, because I just don't take what people tell me on faith. Faith in God, not his people

Answer 9

I would not want to. Although I do not know ANY atheists personally, the ones I have encountered here on this site seem so angry when discussing religion and spirituality. Sorry, but that has just been my experience on this site.

Answer 10

"Please don't be condescending."
........said the Pot to the Kettle.

Gheesh.

Nobody wants to convert you. No one can anyway, if you know anything about the concept of salvation.

Try to be a better person. Respect yourself. Act grownup. Lose the silly user name and whimsical avatar.

Answer 11

did this question really bug you ALL DAY? god. well not once have i seen an atheist go against a church, athiest just, don't beleive, so they go out and party, they never get in the way of you bible study and such.