Will any Christian admit that when an atheist presents an argument, the first thing that runs through your mind is "How are they wrong?" not "Are they wrong?"
2007-07-15 15:14:25 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You could just as easily flip the arguement, so what's your point?
2007-07-15 15:17:27 · answer #1 · answered by prusa1237 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Being an Atheist, it's really not fair of me to answer this, but as an ex-Christian, I can safely say that it becomes so automatic, the belief in God, that it is inconceivable to the average Christian mind that one cannot see the logic of their thought. Beyond that, your everyday Christian doesn't apply any extra thought to an Atheist's argument beyond the idea that the argument is being presented by a lost soul in need of redemption.
2007-07-15 15:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by Jack B, sinistral 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well either way, it is a test of faith. Whether a pegan would argue their beliefs. The same if a Christan would ask a Mormon their beliefs. It is a test of faith for some, and most instinctively will fight back thinking it is all wrong. Some people do not like to have their mentality tested, or in this case, their faith. Some people dont want thought provoking questions, such as that. So instead of using common sense, they flip out, or at least the 'nut' cases.
2007-07-15 15:23:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope because i know they are wrong. well depends on what it is. they could argue that 5 times 5 is 25 then what is the point. but if talking about evolution and how old bones are or this and that. i already know they are wrong and they will have to prove to me otherwise. why should i take it for fact if they are trying to prove to me. kinda like the Bible i had someone ask me what the shortest verse in the Bible is. i said Jesus wept. he said no it was i am i said ok maybe that is the shortest sentance but everyone knows and i have looked it up as well that Jesus wept is the shortest verse. he argued and argured. i showed him were Jesus wept was at and asked him i dont care if i am wrong but show me not tell me. he never did. i even emailed him and even said i wont tell everyone if you are wrong and you can brag all you want if i am wrong. still have not heard back. i told him i was not concerned about him thinking that way but to correct someone for something and not show that person i felt was wrong. and that if he is wrong so that he would not tell the wrong info to others.
point being once they show me something then i find what is said about the proof. i.e. dating stuff. and show them. one thing is funny is that the same scientest who claim earth is millions of years old because of there method also said that there method was only acurate to 200 years. i wish i had the info now but i kid you not it was said from the same scientist people that there methods are not acurate past 200 years and that was pushing it but they can claim the earth to be millions of years old. hmm go figure that out.
2007-07-15 15:23:28 · answer #4 · answered by dannamanna99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right you are. Because no matter how many explanations we give, you will not accept them. "The carnal mind is not subject to the law of God neither can it be". That's in the Bible somewhere. I don't think the "contradictions and fallacies and arguments" atheists present has anything to do with Christianity, really. We follow the teachings of Jesus. Is virgin birth impossible? Is rising from the dead impossible? Science has grown to the point where these 2 things have happened( people who died have been revived). It's easier to believe in the miracles of the Bible in this modern age due to science. And as science advances, more and more of the Bible will become clear.
2016-05-18 22:15:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because I haven't really seen too many well presented arguments. But, I would think my first thought would be "On what are they basing their information?" I don't believe anyone should start with the premise that the debate or argument has a right and a wrong, rather than differing opinions. I hope that I never presume to be infallible.
2007-07-15 15:18:12 · answer #6 · answered by guppy137 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, but right now what I'm thinking is "Is this wrong?" and not "How is this wrong"
Still i cant admit there is absolutely no bias when I'm presented with an argument. I dont think anybody can
Paz de Cristo
2007-07-15 15:23:36 · answer #7 · answered by Emiliano M. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither. My first thought is "What does the Bible teach?" I know that atheists have little or no respect for the Bible, so I will seldom quote it to them as a basis for my arguments. However, the Bible is the basis for my beliefs.
Interesting that even your screen name suggests that you are as close-minded as you accuse Christians of being.
2007-07-15 15:27:02 · answer #8 · answered by babydoll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i do not think that, and it seems this will go on, atheists looking for some ridiculous way to make christianity look bad.
When an atheist presents an argument i think this "Can this be right?"
2007-07-15 15:19:45 · answer #9 · answered by Jesus IS REAL 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I admitt I think that way at times...
I think it's only natural for a Christian to feel that way if a person is making a counter argument against Christ' teachings.
I don't really think it's altogether a bad thing.
God bless.
2007-07-15 15:21:48 · answer #10 · answered by redglory 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a christian nor a member of any other religion so can't answer for them, however, when an atheist tries to convince me of his faith the first thing I think is, "What a dumb-***!"
2007-07-15 15:20:08 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋