Christians constantly call us stupid and depressed, but we have a higher median IQ, take up way less than our share of the prisons, and have a much lower suicide, homicide and divorce rate. Is there something I'm missing?
2007-07-18 18:15:41 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To the people claiming there are "more Christians, so there are more in jail", I'm not talking about the total number, I'm talking about the percentage.
2007-07-18 18:28:55 · update #1
You rock Jared!
2007-07-18 18:18:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 11⤊ 3⤋
I don't personally bash atheists...However, there are a lot more people who call themselves "Christians" than Atheists, so by using that reasoning alone of course you are going to have more "Christians" in jail, and lower divorce statistics...I do not know the murder or suicide statistics, so I cannot comment on those. As far as the IQ goes I cannot speak for anyone else, but I have a very high IQ, so I do not worry about that.
The people that are doing the killing (suicide/homicide) and that are in jail obviously have some issues, and have most likely not really turned over their lives to Jesus and are living just like everyone else, many people seem to assume, that because they are not Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist etc. that they are automatically Christian meanwhile they have no idea what being a Christian actually entails...
I personally like atheists, because they cause Christians to think and to know their beliefs.
2007-07-18 18:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by Nicole B 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Why does everyone here complain so much about "bashing?" Take a look around and see how EVERY perspective does it to the rest... except the Buddhists, maybe.
Seriously, this is getting nowhere. This question is asked all the time and leads to nothing. I suspect you'll choose the answer that agrees with everything you say, or maybe one of the Christian apologies. Of course. Perpetuate the same stuff all the time.
Immaturity at work...
If you're going to whine, at least bring up an argument one side uses and undo it. This is meaningless...
2007-07-18 18:27:00 · answer #3 · answered by Skye 5 · 8⤊ 0⤋
I have been raised in the Christian church all of my life and have NEVER heard an atheist bashed. I suspect you're being exposed to dishonest anti-Christian propaganda, or are talking with people who aren't Christians.
Jesus tells us to show unconditional love. "Bashing" is not in our tool box. If you find someone who tries to live what I just described, you've found a Christian. Ask him your question.
(but as long as I'm already here...)You do well to ask "What is a Christian?" The name means "to follow the King". That means a Christian is attempting to do what Jesus did...unconditional love, unconditional forgiveness, a deep concern for our fellow men, and a love for God. Now, I must admit I haven't figured out how to do that - just that I'm trying to. If you're encountering people who aren't doing that, don't blame us Christians. That is what's missing.
2007-07-18 18:29:13 · answer #4 · answered by "Ski" 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
some do criticize Islam, others do not. It relies upon on the guy. I protest ANY faith in regulation. If a Muslim regulation have been to be proposed, i'd be purely as against it as i'd be a Christian one.
2016-09-30 07:25:27 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am neither Christian nor an atheist but I think the reason is that Christians have such a strong belief and the aetheists frustrate them
2007-07-18 18:33:32 · answer #6 · answered by devora k 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When people have total opposing views, one side is resentful and/or feel they're side is completely in the right..it's easier to bash in order to justify feelings and beliefs b/c they do not want to be proven wrong so bashing opens mouths and shuts ears.
2007-07-18 19:01:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It seems to me that Christians believe that they are right about the existance of a god and anyone who believes in a different one or does not believe in one at all is inferior and is going to Hell.
It may be just them trying to inflate their already large sense of self-importance by attempting to bring others down-although the actual number of Christians doing this sort of thing is relatively small compared to how many there are.
Also, I've met plenty of stupid Christians, but I have yet to meet a stupid Atheist or Agnostic.
2007-07-18 18:23:52 · answer #8 · answered by fruitcakeweather 3 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Where is your proof of that? If you're talking about people who claim they are believers but do not actually have a relationship with God, then I have no idea. But I know of no true believers who would do such a thing, and if they ever did, they would (if they love Christ with all their heart, mind, soul, and strength,) repent and stop doing that.
2007-07-18 19:07:09 · answer #9 · answered by need_to_climb 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yea, your missing the fact that you say why do Christians bash atheists so much but here you are bashing Christians?atheists IQ is higher they go to prison less lower suicide blah blah blah, stop doing to others what you whine about others doing to you, or the atheists if you are one or not.
2007-07-18 18:32:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
i hear ya! I may not be an Athiest, but all the Atheists i know are extremely good people. I just look at it this way, if thats what they think, let them think it cause its us that knows the real truth.
Blessed be!!!!
2007-07-18 18:36:26 · answer #11 · answered by Smart Ash 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋