Theist only. How much of your day do spend thinking about atheism or atheist?

Question

Besides online. When was the last time you had a conversation about atheism? Did you talk about fairies? Did they laugh at you or was it a respectful conversation? Plus how many times have you told them to go to hell.

Even though you have freinds who are atheist, you talk about their atheism to them everyday, nor do you think of it,

correction:
"You don't talk about"

Liv E,

Yeah perhaps I should of included everyone. I noticed that the words "only" usually falls on death fingers.

Answer 1

How much time! almost none. I have my life to deal with.
The last time it was a few days ago. I don't like to discuss religion with my friends, it usually doesn't go well when it gets heated. it is best not to discuss religion or politics with friends, if you want to keep them your friends.
I didn't bring up fairies, but he did. I try to keep it calm, but he seems want to push my button, and that is never a good idea for either one of us. It started nice and calm, and with a blink of an eye, he brought up every crime committed in the name of my religion, and by default I am guilty of all of them. Very nice.
I respect each person belief, and hope they do the same with me. Those atheist who like to push me into a corner usually are not looking for a respectful conversation. They seem want to tell you how asinine we are and how right they are. I never ever tell people they are going to hell. I myself don't know who is going or not going, not even myself. So, the answer is never.

But, it seems that they do think of us all the time.
Example: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Agba9F_6M8ahSjYFXa7RJZLsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071107064757AARu7pj
This person want to know how to convert the theist to his belief. Yes, dear Atheist that is what it is. If you want people to change their belief it is called convert.
Just one example of so many many many more.

You asked only Theist, but still some couldn't help themselves but answer you. Need more proof! the site is filled with them.

Answer 2

I am guilty of telling some people, in my past, to go to Hell, but I don't know what their spiritual situation was. I have repented of that. I have, upon occasion, as the occasion occurs, talked about atheists and atheism, but it is not, in general, something I dwell upon. When I do think about it, it is in the context of trying to understand the nature of the erroneous thought processes of the atheist in order to try to find a way to minister to them and better present the truth of God to them. I currently live in a place where there are many atheists and agnostics, though the facility is, itself, Christian based, so I think about such things a bit more often than usual. I pray that God will A) enable me to plant seeds that He can grow into faith in these people, and/or B) use me (or someone else) to find the words that will cause seeds previously planted to bloom. But again, this is not something I dwell on except when circumstances bring it to mind.

I have, at times, had discussions also about fairies. Most were centered around a D&D game, and no one ridiculed, but we did laugh since the DM took it upon himself to create Vampire Dryads. It turned out not to be too funny, though, since the barbarian got charmed by said dryads, killed the ranger with a one-shot, and nearly killed the cleric with the 2nd attack, leaving me (the elven mage) to deal with trying to dispel the enchantment or kill one of the 2 dryads or dispel the bull's strength I cast on the barbarian the previous round.

Answer 3

I'm a Christian, and have plenty of atheist friends, but we often talk about other subjects altogether. Sometimes, the conversation turns to atheism, but I'm always interested in hearing their point of view. We have interesting conversations, and civil ones, too. We just agree to disagree on matters of belief. I've never told an atheist to go to Hell.

Answer 4

I have friends that are atheists. So I think about them pretty much on a daily basis when I talk to them on the phone or go out to lunch with them. No they do not laugh at me when I talk about God. They respect my beliefs even though they do not agree. I have never told anyone to go to hell except the hubby when we were younger and I was angry. I was a stupid young child then and have not said that to him in at least 5 yrs. Other than him I have never said it to anyone and never would.

I don't talk to them about atheism everyday but I do think about them on a daily basis because they are my friends and are very dear to me.

Answer 5

Being an atheist, I don't talk about faeries or threaten people with hellfire.

I usually keep my views private, honestly. I hate proselytizing. But I do love being honest in debates and on Y! Answers.

Answer 6

I have had many conversations with people. I am respectful. They did not try to tell me I was hellbound. Except a few, who were promptly shot down, as I am quite experienced arguing this stuff.

Answer 7

I don't care what other people think, though I like people who believe in the tao

Answer 8

I'd be on here everyday just to talk to you about Jesus.. because I want you to go to heaven with me...

Answer 9

None