ATHEISTS: Can you be totally honest?

Question

Name 5 things that atheists can do that Christians can't. Your honesty will reveal your true nature (and mindset). Thank you!

P.S. I can think of one...
atheists can answer a question about evolution honestly and truthfully

Answer 1

Atheists can:

1. Recognize that ethics and morals are nothing more than a social contract, perhaps generated through evolutionarily determined benefits.

2. Choose a charity based on the merits of the work, not the belief of the charities administrators.

3. Read the holy books as literature.

4. Ask questions without feeling a need to reference a deity.

5. Avoid blaming supernatural forces for events.

Answer 2

as an athiest my knee jerk reaction would be to say to "answer questions in a more objective manner", however some athiests, treat athiesm as a religion and hold an unyeilding belief that god doesn't exist, even if they were presented with proof that would have been tested according to scientific method.

(as depicted in the difference in athiests in the south park episodes, go god go, and go god go part 12)

therefore I would say that this depends WHOLLY on the individual. you might see more of a correllation among this trait among athiests than christians, however using that as conclusive evidence is the same trap that the great FSM example warns us about when dealing with the intelligent design nuts "CORRELATION IS NOT CAUSATION".

thus I would say it wholly depends on the person.

EDIT: HOWEVER- based upon human nature, I would say that it would be easier for an athiest to laugh at a spoof or mockery or make fun of and laugh at christianity than it would be for a christian, as since it is the christians own religion, people tend to be more hypocritical when making fun of things.

it is ok to make fun of others' but when it comes to you- and your stuff, you tend to find it less funny.

EDIT2: it takes a different kind of person, a BETTER kind of person (than either atheist or theist) that is a third category, and whether they are an athiest or theist it makes no difference here. That is a person that truly understands and appreciates humor to the point that they can truly laugh at themselves, and thier own shortcommings, thier own religion, job, spouse, personality's shortcommings as well.

That is the mark of the BEST OF THE BEST type of person. whether you think the "best" is a theist, or atheist- neither compare to this third type who truly makes the world a better place because they can truly laugh at themselves and differences because its funny, not because its mean.

Answer 3

1. Be open minded to the existence of God, given proof.

2. Accept the value of all beliefs.

3. Stay in bed on Sunday mornings.

4. Accept the finality of death.

5. Accept that I do not have all the answers to life, the universe and everything (yet).

Answer 4

Since science is still uncovering many of the answers surrounding evolution...I find it fascinating that "athiests" can answer questions "truthfully". Do you mean according to their knowledge at that moment, or are you implying that they have absolute knowledge on the subject?

And if the former, then how do their answers differ in that respect from anyone else's answers?

Answer 5

1. atheists can ignore popular beliefs and stand up for rational thougth. If something makes no sense they don't hang on to it because 'they are people of faith' or because 'doubting god is a sin'
2. atheists are brave and do not let themselves get bullied by the 'righteous' with their threats of a fantasy hell
3. atheists use rational methods to solve all problems
4. atheists trust their judgements about what is right in their lives and do not become gullible to the very brilliant scams of the religious leaders
5. atheists are more likely to improve our world because they look for actual explanations to our universe instead of the religious assumptions that do not inspire exploration and experimentation.

Answer 6

Hmm I'd argue that creationists answer questions about evolution honestly - though inaccurately.

Isn't honesty saying what you believe, not necessarily what's true?

Answer 7

The only thing I can think of that I can do that a Christian CAN'T is to not believe in the existence of a god. Anything else is a choice, but once a Christian stops believing in a god, they cease to be Christian.

Answer 8

Use logic
Deny the exsistience of god
Live without out fear of going to Hell
Be free on Sundays
Be satire free :)

Answer 9

Plan for the future of humanity and the Earth, extending for millennia.

Answer 10

I can truthfully say I don't believe in gods.