Religious people, have you ever read an argument by non-believers and said, hmm..maybe you got something there

Question

Or do you just ignore everything they say no matter how logical it may sound.

I'm not an Athiest or anything but sometimes these people have a point.
i sometimes try and find the connection between their logic and my faith.

Answer 1

ABSOLUTELY ...
I'm not one of those Christians that follow so blindly .
I constantly question the bible . How are you supposed to grow as a Christian if you don't question it or if some one has a point to an argument that you don't have an answer to ? So far the bible has given me every answer I needed to find which is why I haven't turned away from it , it also takes faith to believe . ( Which is rare these days ) . That's why I love discussing ( arguing ? ) about theology .

Answer 2

Yes I do sometimes think "hmm they have a point, i should look into that". it seems though that a lot of Atheists think I should abandon my faith because of they have discovered.
Not all but some, just this morning I answered two questions that were almost identical. Two atheists posted saying "Christians, there is no fairy in the sky, I hate to break it to you, you are delusional..etc.etc.."
So yes I do listen, but I also feel that rarely do they say "Hmm that Christian has a point"

Addition: cfluehr, did you ever read any of the responses? many people said that they did in fact agree that sometimes Atheists bring a good point to the table. How can you so arogantly talk about something you obviously don't know. You are not a mind reader.

Answer 3

I am a Christian. I find many atheists to be very intelligent about what they believe. (I am not talking about those who merely raise insults and disparage the beliefs of others.) I respect their beliefs. They sometimes raise very good questions, but I find them based upon misunderstanding a biblical view of God or the situation. Some of their arguments have a ring of truth, but that's because they are reasoning rationally, but from an unsound foundation.

You wondered if atheists can make Christians think. God has given some light to all people (John 1:9). Jesus said that the children of this world are shrewder than the children of God. This is because, in the instance Jesus was speaking of, the children of this world act according to their beliefs while Christians don't. When atheists fall down, no one points an accusing finger; but when a Christian falls, everyone mocks him. When a Republican says he is for God and morality, the newspapers trumpet every bad thing he may do. But when a Democrat does the same bad thing or worse, little fuss is made. Those who proclaim a high moral standard of living are held to higher standards by the public.

As I said, atheists in general live according to their beliefs while Christians in general do not live up to their calling as children of the most high God. When atheists question our beliefs, I believe they are seeing a contradiction in the way we live versus the way we believe. When we act in unity with our faith, we'll have more powerful lives and convince the atheist of the existence of God.

Answer 4

Before I became a Christian I used to come up with what I thought were pretty strong arguments. My Christian friend would try to calmly and rationally explain them away. appealing to my intellect but I was not persuaded nor could I persuade him to my point of view.

Then I became a Christian. I realized that there are no good arguments from a rational point of view because being rational requires facts and evidence, much like science.

Christianity, like or not, is built on Faith and truth is perceived on a spiritual level not a mental level.

Bottom line: It is as you believe until you find out otherwise.

Jim DeSantis

Answer 5

Your faith will be too weak if you compromise with nonbelievers. They are led by their Father and their Father wants to destroy you and your faith. The Bible says "don't even give Satan a foothold." It says this because if you do, he will set up a stronghold in your life that maybe too hard to break. We first accept Jesus because it is the logical thing to do, but afterwards, we follow Him by faith, if not, we are not pleasing to the Father. We must believe that there is a God and that He is a rewarder of those who dilegently seek Him.

Nonbelievers do have points that appear logical, but once you become rooted in Christ Jesus and know Him personally, you will be able to see past the schemes of the wicked one.

Answer 6

Yeah - i do too. I like to think of myself as a openminded christain. I would say that i am a man of science, logic and god. I incorporate all three. I will admit that it is a bit of a chalange but when i really think about it everything makes sense. Science really doesnt disprove religion at all. And logic really does prove religion!!!

Anyway - good to see some critically thinking religious people out there. Just keep your faith at the same time :-)

Answer 7

I have, I've had several conversations with people of many different beliefs and people who just don't believe in anything of the sort. I have had points were someone will say something that makes a lot of since and I'm taken aback for a moment. I think its important to listen to what others have to say. and not ignore it, as long as they arnt just trying to push it on you and saying your wrong. Some of my own opinions on life and religon has changed do to these conversations, but I've never stopped believing in God, and think maybe they've actually strengthened my beliefs

Answer 8

It's impossible for the religious people to think logically about the issue, so of course they won't admit to doubting...it's their faith that allows them to ignore reason when thinking about the way of the world and ideology...faith, by definition, is belief without proof, so when we offer proof they can just brush it off as nonsense, because it contradicts their beliefs...sad self-delusion really...if they ever allowed their minds to open they might see that there's a place for logic and faith...

Answer 9

I have talked with many non-believers & those with differing religious beliefs from mine. I can totally empathize with their thoughts and feelings, but having met the one true God, I would never be swayed. And realizing God knows the hearts and minds of these people and works in their lives (although they very well may ignore this) to let them see Him, gives me peace and hope for every generation on the planet. The very real and personal relationship I have with the creator of the universe and Lord of my life is a so important and vital part of my life!

Answer 10

I always take into consideration what people say no matter what faith they profess. The fact of the matter is, lies with no truth to them are easy to point out. The most convincing lies are those that contain some or mostly truth. The only difference between me and say, Atheists is that their questions are based on the belief that science will someday prove them right and my questions are based on the belief that God will someday prove them right.