When they don't accept it as literal truth anyway?
2007-08-24 20:39:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Let me clarify a little... I meant why do christians try to use the bible to convert atheists?
Isn't that an exercise in futility?
2007-08-24 20:48:10 · update #1
"Why would you quote the bible when arguing with an atheist?
When they don't accept it as literal truth anyway?"
You'd need intelligence to link the facts in those two questions.
The use of intelligence isn't high on a fundie's To Do List.
2007-08-24 20:53:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
What different source do you anticipate a real Christian to place self belief in. I mean it is precisely the subject be counted of distinctive opinion. What you're featuring isn't any distinctive than taking a course in cooking yet they provide you with a sewing device. a real believer development their lives around the debts in the Bible, the course from God. think of with regards to the question you asked. it may sound the comparable on the different element. Why do atheist use technological know-how to justify issues. that is not a mature point of verbal substitute, it may be dictatorship. " Christians let us know why you have confidence what you have confidence yet do not use the Bible. thus, you won't be in a position to chop up the two because it is what makes a Christian. finally, in the event that they don't have confidence in the Bible why encompass your self around what you reject. Now, not all Christians and athethe function tthe comparable way, so generalization is risky. With plenty love and appreciate
2016-10-03 05:17:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's like me quoting Stephen King to a Christian-- I believe their Bible just the same, I think the Bible fiction like every other book. There is no point quoting things we don't believe in.
2007-08-24 20:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by mathaowny 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Our battle is not against flesh and bone (peole/atheists), but against the powers and principalities of the air (satan/demons). The sword of the spirit (bible) defeats the actual enemy, just as antibiotics can heal a 5 year old that does not understand or "believe" in shots.
2007-08-24 20:51:36 · answer #4 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Does it matter? Most quotes refer to nothing anyway. Unless of course you twist the meanings.
2007-08-24 22:40:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I asked a question similar to this a little while ago. Here's the link:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070825043539AATYQT4&r=w
2007-08-25 01:24:25 · answer #6 · answered by Two quarters & a heart down 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even better, why are atheist even on this site?
I believe its because their not really who they claim to be and deep down they are seeking the truth.And that is why we use the Bible when talking to an atheist.Because it is the truth and the truth will set you free.
2007-08-25 01:30:24 · answer #7 · answered by don_steele54 6 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Why would atheists quote scientific information when arguing with Christians ?
Is that not where both side draw their points of view...Bible or science ?
2007-08-24 20:51:21 · answer #8 · answered by pestie58 the spider hunter 6 · 0⤊ 6⤋
If the bible is what God said to use, due to its infallability, then there is no better text to use. God does the saving, and He may wait 20 years for the person to "get it". I feel that christians do not have to prove anything. The burden of proof is on those seeking. Let them "prove" that what they say is true. then, I will listen to the hype. GOD is infallable and so is his word. Every stroke of the pen.
2007-08-24 21:43:56 · answer #9 · answered by navyservant10 1 · 1⤊ 6⤋
no it's just so we can just give them a little extra nudge...you just never know when they are right on the edge of turning a new leaf.
2007-08-24 20:51:16 · answer #10 · answered by purpleaura1 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋