Atheists why are you always so defensive?

Question

You assume people are on the attack all the time even if they ask an innocent question. Why must you be like that? Maybe because deep down you know you're wrong?

Answer 1

Atheists aren't defensive; there is no such thing. There are only misotheists.

Answer 2

not an atheist myself, just a quiet observer of such interactions. Most of the time when a religious person talks to an atheist there is a motive behind it. Why do most Christians assume that every person wants to be saved? Atheists have figured out what they believe for themselves, I am sure there has been much thought put into their decision as well.

I am a firm believer in the fact that it doesn't matter as much what you believe in, but more about how you live your life. One thing you really shouldn't do is judge people because of what they believe in, if they are good people, then they are fine by me. No need to convert everyone you meet.

Answer 3

Everyone has a tendency toward being defensive when their beliefs are questioned. It's called Defending the Faith among Christians. Typically people believe something because they consider it to be right, not wrong.

Answer 4

I didn't know that I was defensive- so, I guess I take issue with your question
But- if I were defensive, I can certainly answer your question.

Please take comfort in the fact that if I were defensive- it would not at all be because deep down I thought I was wrong.

Answer 5

Thanks for the attack - -
"Maybe because deep down you know you're wrong"!!!!!!

Your narrow minded ignorance is what puts all of us, atheists or not, off about the hate filled religion called Christianity.

I am not an atheist.

When you worship an evil deity there is the danger that such evil will rub off. Obviously it has rubbed off on you already.

Answer 6

If I am defensive, it's because of condescending questions like this. People assuming that they know how I think or feel, or anything about my life, for that matter, based on one little thing: The fact that I am an atheist.

Answer 7

Well, when you question someones beliefs they will typically become defensive because you're attacking their value system, mental judgement and logic.

Not to mention, usually its more than a question, its a debate on why they feel or think the way they do.

If I questioned your belief in God, you would defend that belief.

Answer 8

Maybe it's because most questions about religion aren't "innocent". Or the fact that everyone is always assuming that their beliefs on religion are right and all others are wrong.

Answer 9

I wouldn't say that I am defensive - except to defend the concept that morality should not be legislated. (Ok, responding to this question could be considered being "defensive" as it's like asking "Have you stopped beating your wife?")

As a skeptic, atheist, and scientist, I constantly question whether I'm right - only the fool assumes that they are.

Answer 10

I call it a reflex, personally. Unlike those who just swallow Church doctrine and regurgitate it whole, atheists need to actually define their own beliefs through thinking, and, as such, have been tested time and time again by others' scrutiny. Being defensive is simply an extension of us trying to desperately explain why we think as we do so many times to people unwilling to listen.

Answer 11

"Maybe because deep down you know you're wrong?"

This last sentence of yours is offensive. That makes me defensive. It would appear you've answered your own question.