Why are atheist so scared of "Creation" if it's a lie?

Question

I mean they want to get into church's now?
whats next, will they tell you what your allowed to do in the privacy of your own home?
"private" time is no one's business only "public" which we are subject to being forced to hear theorys we don't agree with.
fair huh?

The Great Gazoo... thats my point, you insist on teaching my kids evolution, which I see as a cult..(freedom of religion)

LISA.. my point again thanks..
I'm tired of evolution being shoved down my throat.

hey the question was about athesit being scared of creation,and the reaction to the question proves it.
the rude remarks calling PPL. idoits etc., hey dissagree and leave your thoughts but being mean for no reason. whats the deal with the hate?
if creation is bunk why dose it bother you's so bad, it's not taught in school..why are you so afriad of it?

Answer 1

.i read all the answers and i see a lot of anger fear and rudeness. i tend church and you are right iv spoke to many atheist its just fear of the unknown and a lot of them don't want to give up their lifestyles. you know its a sad thought that when you die there is nothing beyond the grave But what a awaking when they stand at the great white throne of GOD and say what have i done. and as you know its so easy to believe and receive his blessings and eternal life and please don't tell me i came from a germ or a monkey that's a darwin joke and darwins last words on his death bed was GOD forgive me what have i done his followers said he was delouse hum mm or scared but good news for all just ask Jesus for forgiveness and live in your hart he loves all of us

Answer 2

I can not find in the bible where there is anything pro or con about evolution. Can there be evolution out of creation ? Can there be creation without evolution? We know stars are born and evolve in many different ways, right before our eyes, as does the rest of the universe. Why must things here on earth be completely out of step with the rest of the universe? The accepted "big bang" theory is an OK idea, but the universe is still evolving after that event. What makes the rules on this rock any different ? Are we so narrow minded as to cast a blind eye to our environment and all the history of our planet that is before us? I think we as a humankind, need to get rid of the extreme religious differences we have and try to hold together whats left of this earth and its inhabitants. We don't need another hero, we just need to know the way home.

Answer 3

A. I've never seen any Atheist claim to fear creationism.

B. Atheists do not attempt to 'get into churches' or to force our beliefs to be taught in churches. It is rather the other way around. Christians attempt to force their beliefs on public, government organizations such as courts and public schools. I'm not quite sure where your getting your ideas or misinformation, but there are no cases in which Atheists have attempted to alter what it taught in churches.

C. Evolution is not a religious belief therefore it is not possible to be defined as a 'cult'. You simply cannot argue something which you don't understand. Evolution is a scientific theory, not a religion. Creationism on the other hand, is a religious belief which holds no place in any class other than theology or philosophy and most certainly not science.

Answer 4

I have no real concern for what goes on in your church or in your home, honestly. I totally support freedom of religion, and will defend your right to it.

But creationism, as taught like a science, is dangerous and detrimental. Why? Because it is not science, it is not based on fact or reproducible data. It is a mockery of science. I fear that people who are taught to believe in the Creation *and* at the same time to shun scientific inquiry will drag our country back 100 years or more. I fail to see how that can be a good thing.

So teach your kids creationism, by all means, in your home, your church, your religious classrooms. I'd love it if you would also give them a fair look at scientific data from actual scientists, but that is not up to me and I fully acknowledge that. But creationism, as part of religious dogma, has zero place in a science classroom.

Answer 5

If it is held as a private belief that is fine.

However, when the possibilty of it being taught in public schools as a scientific alternative to evolution comes into play, that's where problems arise.

"Creation" is essentially a myth, it is an unproveable idea, unlike evolution, which can and has been observed.

Answer 6

They want to get into churches now? Since when?

The only position I'm aware if is that Creation has no place in the science curriculum of a school, and I heartily agree with that.

Churches can teach whatever they like about Creation.

Answer 7

there is a difference between fear and trying to show someone the light. as with churches, they try to tell people that homosexuality is a sin (to try and say what is right and wrong), whereas in the bible, it is clearly not (see http://www.phatpage.org/outarguefundamentalist.html). I mean, with the church's theory of creation, there really is no hard-backed evidence to any of it really, whilst for the evolution theory, there is quite a lot of evidence. it's all really a matter of opinion... faith vs. solid evidence... and who ever said that only athiests didn't believe in the christian "creation" theory?

Answer 8

Ivy stole my answer.

It's not fear it's common sense!! Everyone has a choice to believe what they want. One group of people's beliefs should not take precidence over another...... creation is the christian attempt at putting their religion at the top and making it #1 so all will accept it and convert.

It's arrogant to think that anyone who doesn't accept your deluded way of thinking is afraid of it. Yeah, we're afraid...... but only of psycho "pro-life" fundies deciding to blow up an abortion clinic & kill a bunch of people in the name of god or some other such atrocities in the name of your lord.

Answer 9

I am not scared of creation. I am scared of the believers and their attempts to force their beliefs upon me. No offense, but I don't care what you do in the privacy of your own home and thoughts. It is when you try to violate the separation of church and state that I have a problem.

Answer 10

I’m not afraid of creationism. I, as a school board member, work very hard to ensure that the schools in my district perform well. Science needs to be taught in science classroom. The time we have our students in class is precious and they need to be learning things that are part of the really real world. I personally could care less about your church or what you do in church.

Answer 11

To teach kids willful ignorance is to further dumb down this country, which is in pretty bad shape as it is. We have to prepare these kids to be leaders and run our country some day. It scares the hell out of me to think we could have people who believe Creation ruling over us and making policy decisions for us. We can't be purposely retarding our children's mental, emotional, and intellectual development like that.

There is nothing to agree or disagree with when it comes to evolution. Either you accept the evidence or you continue your willful ignorance.