I mean, some of the questions you guys ask seem to be asked just to get us going. I look at them and just ask myself, "do you really want an honest answer to that?"
How many questions do you ask tongue-in-cheek, but it really ticks us off?
I admit it, I get fired up pretty easily.
2007-06-22 12:40:53 · 34 answers · asked by Me 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
All of the atheists are here to stir up trouble.
Granted, if there was an atheist category, some of the chowder head Christians would frequent it trying to convince the atheists of things they will never accept, yet, if there was an atheist category, I can promise you, I would never even look at it.
That is perhaps the main difference between a devout and true atheist, and a devout and true Christian.
The true Christian would never feel the need to even consider the Atheist view, yet the Atheist can not seem to exist without the presence of the Christian.
2007-06-22 12:43:10 · answer #1 · answered by Tim 47 7 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Personally, I don't believe I have anything to learn from Christianity especially as I grew up in a very Christian household (till aged 19), studied religion at school and university. However, I DO understand your point about trying to annoy. Yet again, many of the questions posed not only in this section but also in society & culture are asked by Christians in equally provokative terms. Some of those can get me fired up because they seek to impose Christian doctrine on the society in which I live.
If you go into Yahoo Answers from the home page you can't help but read some provokative questions without looking for them.
No provokative questioner really wants an answer they are only after a reaction. Perhaps the best you (as a sensible Christian) and I (I hope, a sensible atheist) can do is refrain from answering those queations and look for rational questions that are seeking rational replies.
2007-06-23 18:58:56 · answer #2 · answered by p00kaah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could ask that question with a one minor change. How many Christians actually want to learn something from Other Religions and how many of you are just here to annoy? Every one has something to learn from their fellow human brethren. And can you really turn your nose up at other religions that been around thousands and thousands of years? Buddhism, Muslims, Pagans, and Judaism all have ancient roots. It's amazing what scientists are learning about the healing properties of various plant life from "archaic" religions.
2007-06-22 12:50:35 · answer #3 · answered by Beenthere 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you suppose you can teach Atheists. A great many, and I'm one read everything that I get my hands on. I spend many many hours at the libraries. My main subjects are history and religion.
I really wonder if there is something that I can get from you that I don't already know. I study all religions, not because I believe any of it, but because I want to know what other people actually believe.
I have to admit that I'm completely under control at all times.
2007-06-22 12:49:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, this seems to be one of those questions designed to get people fired up as well. You seem to assume that this board is only for Christians. I figured that it would be for anyone with a question about religion and spirituality, hence the name. BUT, do you really think that every question asked will be completely politically correct? If I asked who thinks puppies are cute SOMEONE out there would get offended and think I meant it sexually. I think that most questions posed are serious and not meant to anger anyone, but I also think that SOME of them are designed specifically for that, but to categorize all questions posed into that group is kind of silly.
2007-06-22 12:46:36 · answer #5 · answered by c i 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i am an atheist and some theists are here to do the same thing so lets not be tit for tat here man, i see questions like 'the big bang theory is stupid how can an explosion come from nothing, ha checkmate atheists' thing is its thought to have come from a point of matter, so there was something there and there is some evidence for it, red shift for one so i think both groups do it to each other, yes i am curious about religion i just don't believe it is all
2007-06-22 12:48:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One can say the same about some of the people who post question about Atheists. Just seen one question that claims that the only reason why Atheists support gay marriage is because they are gay themselves. SEE what I am talking about?
Now for the serious response to your question. I want to know why you believe in what you believe in as well as why you oppose certain things like stem cell, evolution and so forth.
Edit:
Tango/Bravo and Adam/Echo are prime examples of "christians" that not only post questions to tick off Atheists but also make false claims about us
2007-06-22 12:45:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I admit it, atheists ask a lot of questions that are designed to get Christians fired up, but to answer your question, there isn't much for us to learn from Christians (at least in terms of religion). We've heard all the scriptures and arguments, and it's the same thing over and over and over. It is very rare that a Christian says something containing any original thought or insight. Christians need to be fired up, they are resting on their laurels and causing too many problems in the world in the name of God.
2007-06-22 12:45:32 · answer #8 · answered by chazzychef 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
As the one asking the question, surely you're the one here to learn from the atheists.
2007-06-22 13:36:10 · answer #9 · answered by The Truth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same question could be asked of Christians. It is human nature to get angry or upset when someone continually is telling you that your views are wrong.
I am here to learn about all religions and belief systems and to grow in my spiritual beliefs. I don't judge you. In fact I respect you so where is my respect in return?
2007-06-22 12:46:52 · answer #10 · answered by Vintage Glamour 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋