I usually answer questions directed at non-believers, because I'd like to think of myself as a non-believer in gods. I have many beliefs, but not in gods. So, "non-believer" is already a kinda weird term, but I can live with it.
However, lately I see Christians direct more and more questions at "so called non-believers". I've never met one of those, so I'm very curious about your beliefs.
Can you enlighten me? What does a "so called non-believer" believe in? No gods on weekdays, some gods in the weekend?
2007-05-14 17:43:29 · 22 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Them so-culled nonbileevers bileeve that dere ain't no God even doh dey dun prey to Him when deys constipaated oh haveing de labur pains. Dem guys sertanley do beleeve when deys sick n groanin, ya. Den when dey is abel to go agin oh deys pooped da baby out dey don even tank da man upstares. Deys aweful, man, dem nonbeleevers.
2007-05-14 17:49:11 · answer #1 · answered by Gunning4Jesus 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
A "non-believer" is a label given to people not a part of an organized religion. they are told that if you do not accept Jesus Christ as your lord and savior then you are a confirmed non believer condemned to hell. for whatever reason...i don't know, you'd have to ask them.
but a non believer isn't the correct title. because all so called non believers have some belief, or they'd be considered atheist. who still ironically have some beliefs. so in short there is no such thing as a non believer because everybody, even the self proclaimed atheists have some sort of belief, ultimately destroying their whole purpose.
2007-05-14 17:54:10 · answer #2 · answered by Professor Crazyass 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians call you a non-believer when they mean non-superstitious person.
They can't admit that thier life is built around superstition, so they use this term to imply that they hold some "truth" that should be believed.
Really, they're just thinking of the Good Old Days when they could have drowned or burned you.
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2007-05-14 17:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by Miltant_Agnostic 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Non-believer is a convenient term for religious groups. It has no definite meaning but rather creates a stigma, usually one of social negativity. This arises from the "so-called non-believer's" percieved departure from his/her religious origins. Religion's role in western society is diminishing, i think because it can no longer provide adequate answers for life's questions, and because we have rearranged our belief system, i.e. our material world reigns supreme.
2007-05-14 18:02:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've noticed that many of these people directing questions often seem to have difficulty with spelling and grammar.
Perhaps instead of intending their questions for 'so called non-believers' they are actually attempting to direct their questions to 'So. Cal. non-believers'; that is, atheists who reside in Southern California.
It makes as much sense as the 'so called non-believers' hooberdoobie.
2007-05-14 17:49:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately I think that when a Christian is directing questions to "non-believers" they are referring to anyone not Christian. Like we don't believe in anything. Personally I believe I will have another wine-cooler! Guess that makes me a believer of sorts! Yea the spirits in my life are delicious!
2007-05-14 17:53:07 · answer #6 · answered by Enchanted Gypsy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many religious people think that all atheists are actually just angry with the god(s) and so we claim they do not exist, but the religious folk think deep down we *do* believe god(s) exist and are in denial about it. Which is, of course, ridiculous. So they claim we are "so called non-believers."
I have met people who are religious and hate their god(s) for bad things that have happened to them, but they are not atheists.
2007-05-14 17:55:18 · answer #7 · answered by usernametakenlawl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Haha, yeah. It's just another way for them to subtly try to spread this myth that there's no such thing as an atheist. It's so annoying when they resort to that. Disagree with me all you want, but for crying out loud, don't just make stuff up.
The word "unbeliever" is even worse. That sounds like an insult or something.
2007-05-14 17:58:06 · answer #8 · answered by . 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When a Christian uses it, they mean that us "so called non-believers" say we don't believe in God, but don't really mean it. The whole, "there are no atheists in foxholes" type philosophy. But, to be honest, I'm as firm--sometimes even moreso, in my non-belief as others are in their belief. However, I'm pretty spiritual--and since I don't believe in a creator, believing in things like souls and karma are pretty much left unexplained.
2007-05-14 17:50:54 · answer #9 · answered by Stardust 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In the context you are referring to, the inclusion of the words
"so called" substitutes "within quotation marks".
By using the said term, the Christian is implying doubt. He or she is unsure of whom they are directing questions to.
With all the "faith" Christians claim, one wonders why they are so insecure about asking simple question to non-believers.
2007-05-14 18:04:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋