Why do so many fundamentalists call people atheists when they do not agree with them?
Are they so pious to think that only those that believe the way they believe are true Christians?
Aren't you playing God, when you pretend to judge another's heart...and isn't this blasphemy?
Finally, an atheist is someone that does not believe in God...my viewpoint may be different than yours...however, atheist would be the wrong supposed insult to use in any case, as I obviously do believe in God. I just do not interpret scripture in the manner that you choose.
Your thoughts?
2007-06-08 04:19:35 · 9 answers · asked by G.C. 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think it's an offshoot of the same sensibility that causes things like 'He's not a TRUE Christian if he says that'.
2007-06-08 04:25:11 · answer #1 · answered by Doc Occam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't happen too often, but every once in a while someone responds to atheist critiques of religion or theism by labeling the person as a "fundamentalist" atheist. The label is, however, problematic because there are no essential or "fundamental" beliefs for an atheist to be "fundamentalist" about.The idea of “fundamentalist” atheism doesn’t make a lot of sense if you seriously consider what the concept of “fundamentalism” is supposed to mean. Even taken loosely, fundamentalism has to be about relying on basic, fundamental beliefs. So in short it doesn't really make any sense at all.
2016-05-19 22:58:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been called every thing on here from Agnostic, Atheist, Jewish, Catholic, and a sinner (that 1 more than the others) Even I ain't sure about what I am
Some days i just cant believe there is a god and there are others where I just want to think (not believe more like a hope) that there is a higher power
i do not now what I am I thing I am an atheist with multiple personality disorder?
2007-06-08 04:30:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the interesting thing is that many believers are adopting atheistic philosophy and they dont see the conflict. Perhaps that is why so many people are accused of being atheists is because they reject many of the principles theism and the Bible teach.
There are fundamental components of the Gospel and faith that cannot be disposed of. People who do so, are unbelievers though they believe in God and it has nothing to do with our personal feelings in the matter, but what God has revealed.
Judging peoples hearts is not what we do when we challenge their ideas, philosophys, and anti-Christ beliefs. That is judging their beliefs and that is hardly blapshemy.
2007-06-08 04:35:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stupidity.
Oh, it works both ways.
A certain segment of the population uses the term "believers" or "theist" to mean Christian, too.
People are jerks.
2007-06-08 04:24:52 · answer #5 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually I have been called a Muslim for more often then an Atheist.
2007-06-08 04:22:45 · answer #6 · answered by Quantrill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because "atheist" is a generic slur to them, just as "Catholic" is. It's a function of fundamentalist bigotry.
2007-06-08 04:23:43 · answer #7 · answered by jonjon418 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it is the worst insult that they can think of.
Which gives an indication of their intellectual capacity.
2007-06-08 04:24:21 · answer #8 · answered by Simon T 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People are feisty in R+S. Quick to jump on people. Hell, I even did it this morning.
2007-06-08 04:23:09 · answer #9 · answered by Southpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋