Why do some atheists attack Christians in message boards and vice versa?

Question

I did say "some" so lets not all get on me for labeling one group or the other.

For the record, I am Christian. I am sick and tired of seeing Christian discussions become prove it debates with no bleievers. I have known some really nice atheist people who disagree with my views but to me that is their personal right. I don't hide my views but I don't see it written where I'm supposed to tirelessly try to convert non believers. Isnt it more our job as christians to be available to them, live by example, and offer the truth then leave it up to the individual whether or not to believe it?

OK so to the non believers, why do some of you feel the need to attempt to disprove us? What is the problem for someone having their own beliefs? What if Christians are wrong? who cares? If we are then really is any harm done? If we are right however..... (cue the bass drums) Im just trying to figure out why it bothers you that we believe.

Answer 1

We vocally disagree with you because your beliefs are beginning to infringe upon our rights. I personally believe that everyone should have the right to believe anything they wish, but when those beliefs request equal time in schools without any evidence... or demand unequal rights for fellow citizens... or demand congruence to specific beliefs and personal choice then i have a problem. Unfortunately, my voice is small, so I try to make it heard. Though I don't believe that I am one of the atheists you speak of, it is never the less why I am here.

Answer 2

I could care less what you believe. I mostly answer questions addressed to atheists...like this one is. If you ask what I believe, I will tell you. And if you ask a question of me that tries to tell me that I'm wrong and that I will be going to hell, I sure will be telling you where you are wrong. Most of the Christians on here ask the questions that try to make us prove how we believe or prove evolution, or disprove creationism. That is tiresome, as well. You are the ones who believe in an invisible god who has some very bizarre issues. We don't believe in him. So, don't ask us to prove your god. The one with the belief has to prove it. It goes both ways on here. You Christians are not blameless and you do the very same things that you accuse us of doing.

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Answer 3

"Isnt it more our job as christians to be available to them"
Sounds a bit elitist/sanctimonious/arrogant to me - why don't you just live?
What makes you think you're so special?
Oh, that book that's filled with more murder, mayhem, violence and sexual perversions than any other one book on the planet?

"offer the truth then leave it up to the individual whether or not to believe it"
What makes you think you have the OneAndOnly truth?
Damn! Sanctimonious fits here too - it's such a long word but it's the only one that suits.

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Answer 4

I am a Christian who does not attack Atheists but have compassion for their ignorance. We were told by Paul to be proud of Jesus and don't ignore or act like you don't know him because he may do the same for you when you try to enter Heaven. If I get the feeling that I am infringing on the atheist space I drop it and stay silent. If they get defensive they are not hearing anything I am saying anyway. Sometimes just my love light shining is the only testimony that is needed to get a non believer to question what is going on in this Jesus Freak. :) :) :)

Answer 5

I'm sick and tired of holier than thou people telling me I'm going to some shittier place after I die simply because I haven't accepted some irrational story in place of evidence. I'm tired of my secular nation being slowly co-opted by a single religion. (I'll gladly discuss the religious views of the founding fathers of this nation any day.) I'm tired of being accused of 'godlessness' and 'sinning', I have a finely tuned moral compass thank you. I just see different things as wrong. Like preying on minds too young to defend themselves, for instance.
I'm not bothered in the least by what any of you believe personally. I'm bothered by the fact that many of your brethren are bringing their religion into politics, government, public education, etc.
Believe whatever gets you through the day. You believe in god, I believe in human.

Answer 6

For the same reason it bothers some of the Christians that we don't believe. How many times must I tell the Jehovah witness I am not interested. Every Saturday they come back.

Answer 7

I believe that the world would be better off without religion. If all of the money that had been spent on war because of religion was spent on scientific research we would be far more advanced. Also the religious do not keep their beliefs to themselves..they try to force others to live by their ideals. They try to make and change laws according to such beliefs.
I only answer questions though. So if someone asks a question but does not like my honest answer that is their problem

Answer 8

I personally believe that if one cannot argue your belief when challenged than your belief is not very well thought out. No one will be able to change my mind about God, no matter how strong an argument they present. I think it is mostly just an exercise for us intellectuals, similar to Plato and Aristotle's debates. Kinda like Jerry Springer in some regards as well.

Answer 9

Can u answer my question?? Why do some Christians attack atheists on message boards and Vice Versa??

Answer 10

The answer is fear. Fear always drives anger and anger is what is behind some of the answers you see here in R&S. Look at the next question or answer you see that is blasting the opposite view and try to understand the underlying anger. It is there.

Answer 11

I do not feel the need to disprove you, as you do that well enough for yourselves. I feel the need to contain the delusional nonsense that you would foist upon the world. Your delusion eats up resources that could be used elsewhere. Your more nut case compatriots, which hide in the shadow of your so called mainline belief, are a clear and present danger to our world. Then there is the little matter of all the laws you and yours wish to impose on the rest of us.