how many of you athiests say some of the things you do directly face to face with a Christian..
and fellow Christians, how would you handle the debate?
2007-10-23 09:12:17 · 39 answers · asked by Anthony C 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
well explorator why answer then?
2007-10-23 09:17:37 · update #1
Open my Bible and defend my faith.
2007-10-23 09:15:34 · answer #1 · answered by LJ4Bama 4 · 6⤊ 4⤋
I'm not an atheist, but I am what some Christian types would refer to as a "non-believer".
I am most happy to debate religion in person. I am often more willing to step out on the ledge in person where I can read body language. Oh and where some overly sensitive ninny won't get my e-mail account deleted.
2007-10-23 09:21:30 · answer #2 · answered by Sara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I won't say anything over the internet I wouldn't say to someones face. I think it is the best policy to have actually.
I am sarcastic so sometimes things I write end up not coming across the way I had hoped, but other then that I try to behave myself (well mostly. lol) I have been know to piss a few people off at work though.
2007-10-23 09:15:41 · answer #3 · answered by alana 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I say a lot less on here than I say to bigots in real life, if they abuse me.
It's is interesting that you do not ask the same of the Christians on here ... would they really have the courage to say in real life some of the truly vile, hateful things I have read from Christians on here?
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2007-10-23 09:16:28 · answer #4 · answered by ABB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well dude, none though as I do believe that different religions have different beliefs, teachings and bibles. I may not be in any religion teachings, but I do believe that as long as we have faith, god's there for us though.
To me, people have no right to criticise any believers as this will not only be bounded to conflicts, but that faith doesn't comes with criticisms but themselves though. Furthermore, the so called "Religious War" doesn't exist as politics and religions must not be confused though.
Cheers and have a nice week ahead :)
2007-10-23 10:09:37 · answer #5 · answered by Larry L - Hi Everyone :D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always speak my opinions, i usually try to be as respectfull as possible but that doesnt always work, if i am in a situation where i think somebody will enact something negative on me (like being fired etc.) I just do not answer and simply state that those ideas are best not discussed.
2007-10-23 09:22:51 · answer #6 · answered by Seargent Gork 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There really isn't much to "handle." I've heard it all, and it doesn't shake me. I'm confident in my faith and I understand that they are just as confident in their lack of faith. I understand that I am not responsible for their heart, but I *am* responsible for mine. It makes no sense to try to "defend God" or to throw Scripture at someone who utterly rejects both. Some people want a religious fight for the sake of the fight. It's hard to fight with someone who won't fight back. To do so is pointless. It does nothing but potentially tarnish our witness. Then there are the other type of conversations that are heated, but respectful, and allow a free dialogue about deeply personal convictions... whether religious or atheist in nature. In that scenario, I enjoy the conversation. I ask respectful questions and I respectfully answer their questions with the fullness of my convictions, and I respectfully disagree. Isn't that what Jesus did? He didn't go around beating people up. He lived His life as an example, and those who were not hardened turned. Those who would not turn didn't, and He didn't chase them around screaming at them. He didn't give the "burn in hell" speech, so why do we? That approach doesn't work and only further wedges them from us and from our community. That's not MY objective. Our fellow Christians have done a lot of damage in our name. I expect better from those of us who claim redemption. In my interactions with them, I hope to be a voice of passionate conviction (that they are familiar with) without the garbage that has wounded them and pushed them away from us (that they are unfortunately also familiar with.)
2007-10-23 09:30:11 · answer #7 · answered by lizardmama 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've heard a lot of things from atheists, but I either choose to ignore it and agree to disagree, or I speak my mind and leave it at that. Everything that I say online, I would gladly say face to face.
2007-10-23 09:16:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In the interest of social harmony,
I don't have a problem letting theists know that I don't share their beliefs. However, I'm a bit more kind and reserved face to face.
that's why YA is so much fun. No social repercussions for your statements.
2007-10-23 09:16:07 · answer #9 · answered by Morey000 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Most of, yes. I would probably be less blunt in a face to face conversation. It's easier to say the harder things in an anonymous medium.
2007-10-23 09:15:51 · answer #10 · answered by Dharma Nature 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I have spoken with atheists before face to face and I do it politely and respectfully as we all should. It is their choice to believe or not. I can only state what I have experienced and know to be truth I can not change them
2007-10-23 09:25:12 · answer #11 · answered by just duky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋