Why are you atheists even here?
Posted in xn--kfs74mzzid01b.com edit by cfz on January 8th, 2009
Some people are just curious in the diversitys of culture.
But some just want to undermine the concepts of unity via God
They are here because their God satan sent them
Rational people... such as atheists... care very deeply about people who go around poisoning young minds by declaring in a publix forum that supernatural Bronze Age myths, superstitions, delusions and fairy tails represent some kind of cosmic 'truth'. So, it is our duty, as rational human beings, to oppose such organized insanity at every opportunity... for the sake of our future... including YOUR future.
If we're going to pick on theists, the "Religion and Spirituality" section is the place to do so.
If we want to learn something new about religion and spirituality, the "Religion and Spirituality" section is the place to do it.
Just to make it clear, the religion and spirituality section is to ask and answer religion and spirituality questions, the name of the section indicates the "topic" of the questions and not the "label" of the people who participate here.
We are not here just to dialogue with people who believe in God as we do. We are also here to dialogue with those who don't believe in Him.
Christ wants us to bring the Good News to those who do not yet know it. This is one way to do it -- to reach out to the atheists who come onto this forum.
If your going to spend your time chasing rainbows then so be it - don't slate those who choose not to.
- This is both the religion AND spirituality section. Some people come here to learn about spirituality, but, end up answering questions about religion also.
- Everyone, no matter what their beliefs (or lack of beliefs) are, want their view to be heard.
- Many atheists think religion is dangerous so they are going to let people know that.
- Many atheists think religion is doing the world a big disfavor and they are going to do what they can to change that.
- You don't have to believe in god(s) in order to discuss god(s), the Bible, or other "holy" books.
- There are questions directed towards atheists in this category.
There are many reasons why atheists, agnostics, and other non-believers ask and answer questions in this category. What about believers in god though, why are you here? If you really believed in god, then why wouldn't you ask it directly? It seems to me that you either don't actually believe in god, or, you're severely disrespecting it.
if you wish to be i na place where only christins are allowed then i reccomend going to a christian message board. there they ban anyone who has a dissenting view or opinion.
we are here because we choose to be. dont like it? leave.
We wouldn't be called atheists if it wasn't for theists who call us this so you see we do have some claim to be here to defend ourselves don't you think...or don't you think!
Satan has no other purpose that to try to cast doubts in our minds so we will abandon our Lord. Because Satan has no hope, he doesn't want anyone else to either.
2. I realize that no one reads this when I just link to it, so here is my response to a previous version of this question:
I believe that I have been nothing but courteous to the people of faith here. I openly deny their belief-system. They openly deny mine. That's fine. We have, however, engaged in some very respectful debate, much to the benefit (I hope) of both sides. I know that my beliefs have not changed, but my preconceptions about young-Earth Christians have been shattered by some of the people I have found here. I think that they are wrong, but I am thrilled to have the opportunity to debate with them without resorting to name-calling or rudeness.
Granted, this requires an openness on both our parts. I think that their faith is "wrong." They think that my lack of faith is "wrong." This is where most people get hung up and debate can go no further. If someone disagreeing with you is "offensive," you're stuck. Once you accept this disagreement, you are quite free to exchange ideas. This is what I have found here (for the most part.)
As for why I spend so much time in the religion and spirituality forum, I see faith as playing a huge role in the lives of everyone in the world, be they moderate Muslims, fundamentalist Christians, Pagans, or Atheists like myself.
In my supposedly free country I see gays discriminated against due to faith. People who would never think of using the N-word openly hate and criticize homosexuals for what they are, not who they are.
I see medical advances that could help millions of people stymied by arguments that have their basis in faith. Stem cell research could potentially ease the suffering of billions around the globe, but people of faith stand in the way.
We are currently involved in what may or may not be a holy war. This is an issue of faith.
Our current government supports "faith-based initiatives" in what may be a breach of The Constitution itself.
I know that faith helps people sleep at night. This doesn't undo the tremendous amount of suffering it has inflicted at every turn of history.
I see faith as a problem, and would like to encourage people to put aside their myths and embrace reason. However, I realize that this is futile. As Jonathan Swift said, "It is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into."
That said, I think that Yahoo Answers provides a wonderful opportunity to try to see where other people are coming from. I disagree with the Christians (and Muslims and Pagans...), but I think it is very important for me to try to understand them. I would hope that they will try to understand me. Once we find some common ground and some mutual respect, we can truly start to talk about things.
I hate the name-calling. The largest problem I have with religion is that it is divisive. I feel that this is the most important aspect of faith that needs to be removed from the equation. Name-calling is also divisive and does not fit into my attempts to act reasonably.
I feel that I deny, but do not scoff. I embrace and enjoy open debate. I think that the things discussed here are important. I'd like to think that some of the things I have to say are pertinent.
If you want a place for only Christians (for example) to exchange ideas, there are plenty of places on the web for that. However, I think that this exclusion of other mindsets and worldviews does a disservice to those who would seek such a closed system.
That's why, as an atheist, I show up on the religion thread.
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