Why do you single us out?

Question

I'm an atheist and I usually keep it to myself because whenever I tell someone that I don't believe in God, they immediately judge me and single me out. There's a common ground here people, we both believe in morals, so why can't we accept others beliefs? I have a lot of friends who are christians, mormons, catholics, but I don't pass judgement on them. I'm not an evil person, in fact, I am spiritual in my own way I just choose not to go into religion or believe in any god.

Answer 1

Welcome to a religious minority (in sorts). And be aware that your are not the only one.
What makes you a minority among minorities? The simple fact that you have not taken any belief in any type of god or higher power.
Most people on this whole earth believe in SOME kind of higher power. In not doing so, you single yourself out among every religion. It's just the way people categories other people.

Just remember one thing. This is your choice. This is what you believe in. Anyone trying to sway you may be doing so buy their religion. Anyone belittling you, or putting you down for believing what you believe in is beneath you and doesn't deserve your time.
When you run into people like that, just shake your head knowing that they don't have a clue, and are probably not following their own religion anyway.

As long as your not hurting anyone, be prod of your beliefs. They are yours.

Answer 2

I'm Catholic I was raised Catholic, at the age of 19 I had a car accident, I was in a coma for about 6 months, When I woke up I was in a wheelchair for 10 years. I started walking in 2004, all the time I asked GOD to help me understand why he had allowed me to have this accident. While I was in the Coma Doctors said that they had done everything medically possible to save me that if I was going to make it would be Gods will. Many people from different religions prayed & had me in vigil and one day I woke up I couldn't speak well for a while, I had short term memory loss.
Which I suffered from for many years I always like to read and learn so I started reading a lot until I fixed the problem I forget some things now but my mind is pretty much as it used to be before the accident. And even tho I had my doubts about GOD for a few years I know I'm alive because of him. I recalled a coupleof years back that while I was in the coma I had spoken to GOD (don't ask me how he looks because you know you can't see him. But I felt a sence of relief the moment he(GOD) spoke to me.)

Answer 3

Everyone has some their own preconceptions of any individual in their minds even if they dont want to admit it. Its human nature to be alittle judgemental. A good friend doesnt really express them or do anything twds you to try to demean or hurt your feelings.
Not believing what you believe doesnt mean you dont accept that you have the right to believe whatever it is you believe. If they ask to share with your what they believe you shouldnt take that as a condemnation or a judgement either.
I am mormon and we actually have an article of faith that says people should be allowed to worship how, what and where they may, but we also believe that we should share the gospel. So, I can really only speak for your mormon friends, if they are asking you to church or sharing with you their beliefs I hope you dont automatically assume it is a judgement or condemnation. Believe me, they dont believe you are going to hell.

There is a large nondenominational church here that I know has taught some incorrect principles about mormons and the founder has had some fun things to say about mormons so when I find out someone is a member of that church I dont treat them any differently but there is also that thought of how can you know me and believe I am going to hell, in the back of my mind when it comes to their beliefs.

Answer 4

I don't doubt that you are a good person or have good morals. I don't know who is singling you out. I do know that a lot of atheists post very mean things toward christian questions. I don't believe in religion either. It gets in the way. I do, however, believe in God and wish you did too. That is all I am going to say.

Answer 5

I'm sure some people do judge and that's not right, yet, those that would like to share with you about their faith in God, and are sincere, and truly love you as a friend, only want you to have the same Hope that they have. Kind of like offering you a life jacket when a boat is sinking, it just seems like the right thing to do. These people, you've got to admit, really do care for you, and once they see that you are not comfortable to discuss religion, they should allow the Lord to work in your heart when your ready and not pester you.

Answer 6

I am a Christian and I believe it's wrong when people judge you. I do however understand the frustration of a Christian when they find out you do not believe in God.

It is so hard to know that an atheist has not found the joy of Christ. It's hard to know that this person will never spend eternity in the arms of their Lord. Your choice is your choice, but knowing there is something more can be frustrating for us, especially if we care about you.

Answer 7

Same with me. Out in the real world, I don't go around talking religion and telling people I'm an atheist. I don't need to deal with the believers and their "beliefs" that some how give them the right to judge everybody. And they do judge.
Not all. I have friends of all religions. Religion isn't so important to get in the way of our friendship.

Answer 8

I believe in being casual friends with anyone and I would love to talk and give advice to any person of any religion but I can't help but want to bring someone of another religion or lack of religion to Jesus because I know Christianity is the truth.

Also I don't believe in having very close friends of another belief because they can drag you down instead of you helping them in the right direction.

Answer 9

You should be proud of your beliefs, and not afraid of them. Whenever anyone brings up God's part in any act or occurance, I always feel the need to expose the human causality. God could possibly have had something to do with the creation of man, but there certainly is no evidence of such happenings within our grasp. The preferred method is a light touch. If you're doing things right, they'll wonder if you're doing anything at all.

Answer 10

This is a response to the chosen one. But I do recall that in the New Testament Jesus said to be kind to otheres and to teach the pagans and nonbelievers about God. In the old testament it was a bit more about isolating yourself from the nonbelievers though. Koran kind of doublespeaks it with both being kind to others but at the same time theres instances where they are to be punished by God and by those that submit.