It must be a sobering thought to realize that it's your religion's responsibility for creating these godless monsters.
2007-11-06 18:35:43 · 13 answers · asked by Belzetot 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm a Christian. Atheists might be godless, but they're not monsters. Yes, I know some atheists who were formerly Christian. People change their minds. I also know several former atheists who became Christians. People study varying beliefs and philosophies, and there's no law saying that they have to retain the same beliefs for the rest of their lives.
2007-11-06 18:53:54 · answer #1 · answered by solarius 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope. And I'm not going to say anything about the "godless monsters" remark, because I've seen you on here enough to know that you're an atheist.
Anyway, speaking from experience here, I was a "Christian" from when I was seven until I was thirteen, and I was afraid to voice my doubts (there were many many many) because I thought I would go to hell if I did. I was SO SCARED of going to hell, that that's why I became a "Christian" in the first place.
When I was thirteen, I became an atheist.
Does any of that sound familiar? Because I hear my story day in and day out on here, from other atheists. They were scared into becoming Christians at a young age, then became atheists in their early teenage years for many various reasons (science, hypocrisy in the church, no evidence, et cetera). That decision is usually preceded by a prayer of desperation in which the person calls out to God for a sign, to which they receive none. And that cements it.
Then they come on here, and they talk about all the things they did when they were a Christian: Maybe they were a former youth leader or pastor, went to a Christian college, read the Bible X amount of times a day, prayed X amount of times a day, fed the homeless, worked in soup kitchens, participated in this or that Bible study, read the Bible this many times...yeah, I've heard the stories, because it's MY story, too.
I called myself an ex-Christian for a few years. And no, it was NEVER my "religion's responsibility" for turning me into an atheist and a skeptic for so many years. It was MINE. I take responsibility for my own decisions, and I don't regret them. It's made my faith what it is today.
Now I'm sure this isn't going to get your pick for best answer (probably because I rambled a lot), and it's probably going to get a lot of thumbs-down from atheists, but that doesn't bother me in the least.
Have a nice day.
2007-11-07 03:09:44 · answer #2 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
monsters? excuse you.
i'll admit, i was raised to be christian, i was even baptized! i was young and dumb though, and i actually thought that there was something up there to believe in. HOWEVER, once i got older, i realized how full of sh*t christianity is, as well as any other religion. the lies on top of lies, and all for what? to have the "protection" of the invisible man in the sky? no thanks.
there are too many questions that cannot be answered, and there are too little facts. what about evolution? THERE is proof that we didn't just pop up out of thin air.
oh, and athiests don't only come from christian background. learn your facts before you open your mouth, and next time try not to be so ignorant.
2007-11-07 02:50:16 · answer #3 · answered by Miss B 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Why do you want to rub people the wrong way?
Rub 'em right and agree to disagree...
As I understand it, Atheists are still the minority in the public eye - so you might want to try more honey and less vinegar.
2007-11-07 02:40:20 · answer #4 · answered by rabble rouser 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh come on. You mean with my "so-called" bad example as a Christian they couldn't be strong enough on their own to remain a Christian?
2007-11-07 02:42:35 · answer #5 · answered by Uncle Remus 54 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL...give me a break. This is a pitiful attempt of manipulation to create undue guilt.
2007-11-07 03:14:36 · answer #6 · answered by . 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Infact I almost became a Christian and thought I was one but then realized I was being delusional.
2007-11-07 02:52:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
i think certain demographics of Christians are too eager and invasive sometimes and can often turn people away especially older people....b/c no one wants to be TOLD what to believe
2007-11-07 02:39:59 · answer #8 · answered by z88 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yep! I'm a perfect example.
2007-11-07 02:38:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if your name wasnt belzebot I'd throw a slap @ you.
godless monster!
LOL.
belzebot, blezebot, belzebot!!!
2007-11-07 03:11:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋