Should not all sincere Christians thank their God for the Atheists and their criticism?

Question

I do all the time for I find the Atheists most of the time in their view seem to be good observers of the acts, actions, and the very inconsistent understanding of what many who call themselves Christians say the Bible says. Too many time in simple and clear logical terms they do call attention to many points that most do not see or desire to overlook for the sake of their so called blind faith.

In my view they are a blessing and do aid me in the learning and correcting process that is necessary for me as I do seek to understand the constantly consistent truth.

To all Atheists: Please stay right here on Yahoo Q&A and keep up the works you are good at so I can keep thanking my God and learning. You are one of the solid affirmations to me that My God does exist and does provide for all the needs of his children.

Answer 1

Yes, I feel the same way. Atheists keep us real and make us think... They strengthen my faith, too.

xo

Answer 2

I enjoy speaking with many people throughout the day here and elsewhere as for thanking the atheists they are allowed, like everyone else here, their personal views what I really like to thank is the individuals that speak with me in my daily life that indeed have an open mind to all things and then I give thanks to my lord that some are saved through our talks for the thought of what may lay ahead for many a lost soul/spirit is not to my personal liking. I have my beliefs of what to expect and others theirs but from a point of love for fellow man sometimes I would hope that perhaps, being only human, that my idea of future events is incorrect for the majorities sake???

Answer 3

No because of the fact a) domicile windows isn't the only O/S b) There are a lot greater influentual physicists then Weinberg c) Edison did not invent the gentle bulb, he invinted the durable fillament that became later more desirable with the help of Lewis Latimer and likewise William Coolidge.

Answer 4

Well they are proof that the Bible prophecy regarding them is true.

2 Peter 3:1 Beloved ones, this is now the second letter I am writing YOU, in which, as in my first one, I am arousing YOUR clear thinking faculties by way of a reminder, 2 that YOU should remember the sayings previously spoken by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through YOUR apostles. 3 For YOU know this first, that in the last days there will come ridiculers with their ridicule, proceeding according to their own desires 4 and saying: “Where is this promised presence of his? Why, from the day our forefathers fell asleep [in death], all things are continuing exactly as from creation’s beginning.”

Answer 5

God Bless you...

I thank God for opportunities to share my faith. I love atheists, because I used to be one. I just wish they could know the joy and peace of Christ's salvation...

Answer 6

If you look at the world through rose colored glasses, everything seems in bloom. Personally, as an atheist, I prefer to keep my eyes wide open. You can do as you wish.

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Answer 7

I don't know about Christians thanking every Atheist, but they should definitely thank me. I bring style and grace and dashing good looks to R&S. ;)

Answer 8

Gives Badong a big hug and a gold star!

Answer 9

I never looked at it that way.
Kind of ironic that atheists would help solidify one's faith in God.

Answer 10

I completely agree.
I've learned alot from the atheists here.