I thought that you guys said that you are the smart ones!
2007-05-22 15:06:01 · 16 answers · asked by Christian Sinner 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hey Reverend:
v. tr.
To be present at or have personal knowledge of.
To take note of; observe.
To provide or serve as evidence of. See Synonyms at indicate.
To testify to; bear witness.
To be the setting or site of: This old auditorium has witnessed many ceremonies.
To attest to the legality or authenticity of by signing one's name to.
v. intr.
To furnish or serve as evidence; testify.
To testify to one's religious beliefs.
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=Witnessing
2007-05-22 15:14:00 · update #1
From what I've seen, they are generally surprised, which surprises me!
If there is no God, why bother discussing it, atheists? Surely you would have a more productive and enjoyable time discussing something else.
2007-05-22 15:12:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
I am an atheist, and I am surprised that christians witness to me on a question and answer board. Unless the question was: "what techniques are used by christians to witness to atheist?" , the witnessing is off subject.
2007-05-22 22:58:52 · answer #2 · answered by CC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not surprised, just annoyed. This is not a Christian forum, and it is not a proselytizing forum. It is a R&S question/answer board. If I were on a Christian board or something, I'd know to expect it. But Christians do not encompass all of "religion."
2007-05-22 22:11:47 · answer #3 · answered by N 6 · 7⤊ 1⤋
I am not surprised at all. It doesn't bother me, either. I do not like people being condescending or bigoted, though. If someone wants to share what they believe with me, I am happy to listen, but I expect the same courtesy.
2007-05-22 22:11:16 · answer #4 · answered by in a handbasket 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Sorry I really don't understand your sentence. I don't know what you mean by the phrase witness to them.
2007-05-22 22:13:19 · answer #5 · answered by Scott B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Right, it will be a "cold day" when I stop talking about my beliefs because an atheist gets their panties in a knot.
As long as they can spout off about there being NO God, and their reasons why they believe that, I will spout of about why I believe there is a God, and why, with no hesitation whatsoever... It's called a balance, and a respect that needs to be LEARNED apparently.
2007-05-22 22:10:50 · answer #6 · answered by ™Tootsie 5 · 6⤊ 3⤋
Not really. Just sort of annoyed because the rules say not to.
2007-05-22 22:16:16 · answer #7 · answered by Voodoid 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Are Christians surprised when Atheists respond with disbelief?
What's your point?
2007-05-22 22:11:09 · answer #8 · answered by secretsauce 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Many of us feel like we're witnessing to the Christians.
2007-05-22 22:09:18 · answer #9 · answered by Shawn B 7 · 10⤊ 3⤋
No, not surprised at all...I kind of expect it actually...are christians surprised when we don't believe?
2007-05-22 22:13:54 · answer #10 · answered by Stormilutionist Chasealogist 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋