Atheists, do you ever just feel bad...?

Question

Sometimes, I read answers/questions from Christians, and I feel like I'm telling a child there is no Santa.

Do you ever feel bad for telling someone the truth? Maybe they know but they just really don't want to hear it.

Answer 1

No... I do not feel bad, because it doesn't mean an end to something. Not in my opinion. It's the beginning of discovery and understanding, and freedom from the guilt that Christianity creates. I see it as good, but in most cases it seems they don't really understand (and I get that, I used to be one of them) so no harm (or good) done either way.

Answer 2

Never.
The truth may be harsh, but there comes a point where we ALL have to grow up and be told that Santa, jesus and the Easter bunny are just fairy-tales.
It should be a right of passage but some just can't let go of that emotional/intellectual crutch called religion.
They are to be pitied.

Answer 3

Not really, I don't like to give people false hope, but as far as santa goes I still let little kids believe. It won't be long until they realize the truth.

Answer 4

Don't worry, they're not listening.

I wouldn't make assumptions about what other people think. Remember some of them like to say "Atheists believe in God but they deny him because they hate him." Obviously that's utter garbage, but maybe if you say "Christians don't really believe in God" you might sound the same to them? Just suggesting.

EDIT: On second thoughts in some cases I think you are right about that.

Answer 5

Actually, I feel bad for telling my son Santa is real. It just feels wrong to lie to him.

Answer 6

Not really. Their ability to live in denial takes away any 'bad' feelings I have about exposing the truth to them.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

No, I don't. I don't feel like I'm talking to a child because I'm not. I'm talking to an adult who should be old enough, sophisticated enough, and rational enough to see past the absurdity of bronze age superstition.

Answer 9

yes.

i was driving with my kids and my sons friend one time. the friend would have been around 11. somehow we started talking about the origins of life. i was explaining about how we came from ooze etc etc. well my son's friend said in a small little voice "you mean there isn't a god?"

i felt so bad. i told him that many people believe there is a god and he should talk to his parents about it. surprisingly, his parents did let him come back to my house after that!

Answer 10

I think most of them do know that their religion is a fallacy. I also think the thought of there not being a god makes them uneasy and afraid. They need their comfort and security and religion superficially helps that problem.