Atheists ???

Question

I believe everyone has a right to be here and to post their opinions as long as they are not vulgar or break the rules. However, I am wondering why atheists ask so many questions about a God they do not believe in? As a christian I do not always ask or answer only questions about my religion but many others as well. I have seen many atheists have only religion based questions and answers on their profile. Without spewing hate of any kind can you explain why this is?

As a Christian respecting you and your opinions, otherwise I would not inquire, the same respect would be appreciated in return!

This question is really for those that spew their hate and disrespect in the R&S section. Not those who debate rationally and respectfully.

af
Yes I do agree these types of Chritaisn are out there, these types of people are in every walk of life.

Carol
There is nothing judgemental about my question, but then again you would call anything I ask judgemental.

chriscrosschrist
Your answer really does not answer my question and has no validity in it since I could use your very same words against you.

Brittany
Do you have any clue why you are what you are? You had the option of not answering if it was so boring.

JonJon
I enjoyed your answer, was respectful and very informative!

BadMutha
I respect all people because we are all equal no matter what we beleieve. I do not always respect peoples beliefs, but I can debate them respectfully.

Answer 1

99% of the atheists here are only here to mock (mostly) Christianity and other religions. If they were really happy and content with themselves they wouldn't be wasting their time doing this.

Many say they are happy but in reality by making fun, rousing, and making a mockery out of what they don't believe is just their way of dealing with their negativity and unhappiness. It's a feel good for the 5 minutes they get their jollies from people who take the bait and people who agree with them.

Answer 2

We Atheists respect your RIGHT to have an opinion, but we don't necessarily respect your OPINION. Predominantly many Atheists just can't help to wonder about what it was to CAUSE you to have that opinion, and probably they are just trying to "expand your horizon" by having you ask yourself some searching questions about HOW you came to that opinion. Most Atheists have "been there and done that" when it comes to religion. For example, I was ONCE almost into the clutches of the "Born Again Christians", I've personally tried Methodism, Anglicanism, Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Adventism, Jehovah Witnessism, Wesleyan Youth, and so on.

I found it difficult to "believe" that someone was actually crucified and resurrected. Or could walk on water, or could raise the dead, or turn water into wine, or......but I professed a "belief" for nearly 30 years (because that's what everyone else seemed to believe, and they couldn't ALL be wrong, could they?). I actually read the Bible from cover to cover several times, and was struck by the inconsistencies and the fabrications and the historical inaccuracies....and sort of decided that this COULDN'T be the word of an ineffable, all-knowing God. As I read more and more, I came across several pieces of literature which posed the question IF Jesus was an actual person, and IF he was actually crucified, what IF he didn't actually die on the cross? Suddenly everything seemed to fall into place....We were being "conned" by those with a hidden agenda. Then I started to research more and more, finding very LITTLE (if any) proof of Jesus' existence, and so on. It WAS a slow journey, and it is STILL going on. I'm now looking at texts which tend to confirm that MOST of the Jesus story is plagiarised from ancient "Mystery Schools, the Pagans, the Gnostics, and so on. Most of it was "made up" by Bishop Eusebius (in the reign of Emperor Constantine, etc. )
I look at what religion has actually DONE for the world, and can't really put my finger on ANY good...mainly wars, conflicts and so on. I ask "Why should I particularly believe in a Christian God, when just as many others believe in Allah, or Taoism, or Buddhism, or.....?"

And I, along with many others, just want Christians (and others) to "open their eyes a little", and ask REAL questions about their FAITH.

Nothing wrong with FAITH at all - I have FAITH that if I keep driving on the correct side of the road, I will NOT meet someone coming the other way. But hey!

And I DO answer questions from other sites.....it's just that R&S is generally more interesting than "Dating" or some of the others.

Answer 3

I've never asked a single question on here, personally.

I've answered thousands, though. Practically all of them in the R&S section.

I've always been interested in religion. My atheism is the result of my inquiries into religion. But just because I've reached the educated conclusion that the "God" of tradition is a myth, that doesn't mean that the subject ceases to fascinate.

Nor do I completely dismiss out-of-hand ALL religious claims. No, I do not believe that Jesus (e.g.) was the "Son of God." But it's ridiculous for even the most hardened skeptic to argue that religion has not been the driving force behind practically every civilization on the planet, or that "spirituality" is not fundamental to the human constitution. I simply approach the problems of religion from outside tradition.

And somebody votes me down for this. I couldn't have been more diplomatic. Oh well!

Answer 4

Atheists are almost universally despised, feared, and persecuted. That being the case, it is important to have the strength of one's convictions to get through all that hate. Hence the fascination with God and gods.

There's a famous parable about a Hindu atheist. All his life, every waking minute of every day he thought to himself, "There is no God. There is no God." Then one day he died--but he didn't reincarnate. He became one with the godhead because he had spent his entire life thinking about God. As a Christian, you know He likes that.

By the way, everyone is an atheist of some sort. As a Christian, do you believe in Zeus or Odin?

Answer 5

I have a lot of curiosity. I ask lots of questions about everything so I can learn and become a well rounded person. Religion is particularly fascinating because it deals with some very complex and deep ideas. I also enjoy a good debate with intelligent people with opposing views.

Answer 6

I prefer to know about all religions. I just find them fascinating the fact that so many people can die for such a mundane thing. I always find it amazing how deep faith can go. I just enjoy understanding that which I do not believe. I can't respect something if I don't at least understand its basic concepts. Oh yes, you are welcome to ask about atheism. You would be amazed at the many different views of atheists from across the U.S. and the world.

Answer 7

It goes both ways, there are those christians that insist on constantly questioning the beliefs of others. If you want to believe in God, that's fine with me.

I'm not saying you're one of those christians, but you have to admit they are there. It's just a heated debate (that will never end) between two groups of people.

Answer 8

Pretty judgemental for a "respectful" question.

As to why atheists (or anyone else for that matter) would answer only religous-related questions, aside from "spewing hate", maybe it's because THAT'S WHAT INTERESTS THEM.

As an atheist respecting you and your opinions, the same respect would be appreciated in return.

Answer 9

I assume the other answers will have explained why we're here.

What I'm interested in is why on earth you claim to 'respect' my atheist views. On what grounds would you respect them? They're presumably entirely contrary to yours, and in fact they probably negate them.

Isn't the idea supposed to be that you hate sin - regardless of your attitude to sinners. Surely an atheist's views qualify as sin according to your yardsticks?

I'd far rather you let yourself go a little and despised my views. It would seem a more sensible - not to mention honest - reaction. You may find some atheists here prepared to 'respect' - in the sense of pretending for a moment that they're well-grounded and rational - your views, but I wouldn't trust 'em.

You might be a person I'd consider the sweetest and kindest I've ever encountered. I've met devout Christians like that. But I've never been so rude as to respect their views.

CD

Answer 10

Many times Atheists are not 100% sure what they believe and why they believe it, they are jumping on a bandwagon, and have a lot of anger and are just followers of the belief without knowing everything they believe or the alternate options out there. As a former christian who is now an atheist I have run into many of these. I became an Atheist only after much study and soul searching and believe it to be the most truthful. I also believe it to require study and philosopies for someone to like at peace without believeing that a god is out their to smack them if they do wrong. Many follower Atheists have no inhierant philosophy of peace and love to follow and just lash out at anyone who can't understand the difficult and complex world of chaos theory and evolution which they themselves probably don't understand either. They also do not understand the importance of open mindedness which allows you to understand why others believe what they do and not just that "they're idiots" or "f**king morons" as forum posters would say. I believe the philosophies of buddhism and Taoism Rabbi Yeshua (Jesus) are very healing and I follow them even though I don't believe in a god. One needs to constantly study what they and others believe for the sake of understanding and not for the so one can feel superior over others less informed on a subject. Otherwise you are a blind follower who will never convince others you are right.

Answer 11

Reductio ad absurdum. Assume a premise and follow it to its logical conclusion. When the conclusion is ridiculous (and the logic holds), it is evidence that the premise is faulty.

For example: Assume the Christian god exists. Assume He is all-loving. Assume He punishes people who do not accept Jesus with eternity in torment. The all-loving God torments people for eternity with no mercy. This is absurd, and one or more of the assumptions must be discarded or refined to get a non-ridiculous answer.