I am an atheist and proud to be so.  However, Christians that I know are shocked by it, and automatically tell me things like     I am going to go to Hell, I am a sinner etc.  They also try to convert me, so to speak.  However, no one I know bothers the Jewish boy or the Buddhist girl about their religion.  Why do they bother me?
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Well its, not just you.  They bother Wiccans and New Agers and Neo-pagans all the time too.  I think that Athiests and pagans are their favorite targets, because most Christians are so misinformed about our beliefs by their religion and religious authorities.  \n\nAnd fundamentally, protstyltizing is less about a farith then it is about ego and disrespect.  Evangelical Christians think they are better then everyone else because their brand of God is better then any other.  Anyone who isn't in their jolly little cult is an inferior being, not worthy of respect, whom they have to save from themselves.  On a basic level, that is egotistical and rude.  It assumes that athiests or Wiccans or Buddhists are stupid or brainwashed for having different ideas.  \n\nI have a Hindu friend who was tired of people giving her little "Jesus Saves" brochures, so she made up some fakey ironic brochures about how Hinduism saves.  She would take their jesus brochure if they would take hers.  The idea was to get them to understand what it felt like to be treated like an idiot child, and to teach them a little about her beliefs.  It didn't stop the prostylytizing all together, but it taught some people a few things and scared some of them away.  Amazingly, they don't like being prostyltized to.
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Ignorance of what it is.  They hear "magic" and assume that must mean we're summoning demons to do our bidding.  So they attack the image they have of it.\n\nTrue, they use the word Pagan to mean something insulting.  Personally, I don't allow other people to define that word for me.  That would be like me trying to define Christian and saying ALL Christians fit that description that I made up.  So, what they call me and what they mean by it doesn't bother me.  It's when they make up stories or spread false information and claim to be a truthful person, THAT annoys me.  The group as a whole can't claim to be persecuted when they continue to do such things based in ignorance and hatred.
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I very honestly don't mind that sort of stuff.  I'm a Christian, so it doesn't bother me at all to see t-shirts with Christian messages around, etc.  When I see people praying before a meal in a restaurant, I think it's awesome that they aren't afraid of people knowing they're Christian.  \nIt doesn't even really bother me to see people of other religions practicing in public.  Even though I may not agree with their beliefs, I still am commanded by the Bible to love everyone.  I respect many people, such as Muslims, who, in spite of ridicule for what they wear, or other public practice, still persevere in those things.  Though they may be wrong, I have to hand it to them that they're being more faithful to their religion than most "Christians."
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Ok, that is creepy.  I mean, it has absolutely nothing at all to do with the question.  For those of you having a hard time understanding why some of us are so fed up with the bible bashing types of Christians, this is a prime example.  For those Christians who answer questions in an honest, productive manner, I'm sorry that these people get lumped in with you.  This is a level of zealotry which scares me to no end.   And before our usual band of zealots jumps on that statement.  No, I'm not scared because I fear "the truth" or because I'm afriad you're right.  I'm scared because the mentally unsound are cutting it pretty close and I wonder what they're going to do next.\n\nTo answer your original question, give me a pint of Guiness, please!  Actually, I don't drink much, but I think I'll one when I get home.
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Some atheists like to pick on believers because they enjoy mocking anyone who thinks differently than they do. That is why they Troll the religion sections of most forums.Even if they had their own section they'd still harass people who believe in God or gods. I'm a Christian but I have no problem with a person being an atheist if thats the way they want to believe. The only problem I have is when certain Atheists go and ridicule and condscend to people who do have some sort of faith regardless of what that faith is outside of some form of cult. I ignore most of these Militant Atheists because most there arent a lot of them around they just like to make lots of noise and make most people intimidated by them. Why even give them attention I say. Keep the faith I say To Believers
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dear larry, i'm a muslim and i promise u u'll never get such reaction from me .......... even if u disrespect my beliefs\n\nit annoys me also, trust me ........ by the way, many christians behave exactly the same, maybe u just had no chance to notice that\n\njust ignore them or else they'll give u headache
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WOW!!!! People are crazy and very rude when they apply their beliefs to how they judge others. \n\nWe (atheist) are not sad, lonely imoral people. We did not chose to become atheists because we were angered or felt abandoned by a god. We became atheists through years of thought and understanding. We do not get worried when you say it's our stubborn choice to not believe in your god and that we are going to burn in hell.\n\nPlease quit thinking this.
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AS a person who was a christian but has fallen away. I think that people are angry at SOME Christians (should not be all!!!) Because some people try to shove Christianity down other peoples' throats-- Instead of accepting them how they are and showing them the love of god and just letting their conduct portray gods realness and ability to change ones life! \n\nIf anyone has ever been wronged or offended by a so called "christian" I would like to apologize for them because some people are more concerned about bringing correction than just accepting people with open arms and helping them with any needs or questions they might have.\n\n-----I AM NOT A CHRISTIAN!! I DON'T LIKE TO LABELEd UNDER A RELIGION!!\n\nJUST CALL ME A SERVANT OF GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I think atheists are often a little defensive when it comes to topics of religion, because they're so often nagged to 'convert' to others' point of view... They may also be a little fed up with so many people reminding them that they're going to die because they don't believe, etc..\n\n...I know I don't appreciate being reminded of those types of 'facts.'
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I know, and that saddens me.\n\nI think the reason why some 'Christians' act so rude is because they think they have the right to act that way... ya know, 'cause they have 'God on their side,' or whatever.\n\nI try to be open-minded about every religion, but because of how I've seen many Christians behave, I tense up a bit whenever someone tells me that they are a Christian.
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Yeah, They are just people who choose not to see life for what it is and i also beleive that God has not opened their eyes to the idea of Himself.\n\nanother question is, if they are so ANTI-GOD why are they leaving comments in christians sites. . .  if i was an atheist i would be like screw them thank God he opend my eyes
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I agree that Christians do get a bad rap when individuals who call themselves Christians behave in extreme ways.\n\nHaving said that, I would defend the rights of anyone who may wish to tell me that I am going to hell (at least they care enough about me and my soul to tell me what they think -- and this can provide the opportunity for me to ask them why they come to this conclusion -- and may be I can learn from them).\n\nMy Background: I used to be an atheist. Over a period of time however, I grew convinced of the existence of the Christian God, and ultimately committed my life to Christ. For a draft-version of my journey from atheism to Christ, see http://www.godsci.org/gs/chri/testimony/seek.html\n\nCordially,\nJohn
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The one thing some Christians have against them (I am Christian as well) is how they treat others.  Our pastor recently said in a sermon,  " I'll tell you, if I was a non-believer and was thinking about becoming a Christian, the one thing that would stop me is how we treat others and ourselves."\n\nI have to agree.  The way you bring people to love Jesus is by love, prayer, and grace.  Not by bashing them for not being Christian.  Truth is:  we are all sinners and being Christian does NOT make us superior, yet we act as though it should.  We are ALL God's children.  EVERY sin is equal in God's eyes.\n\n\nWhy would anyone respect us if we approach them in an accusing, judgemental manner?!\n\nThere is hypocrisy in ALL faiths and ALL people because we are all sinners.  Please understand...no one is perfect except Jesus Christ.  Being a follower of Christ in no way makes our sins invisible.\n\nI am embarrassed and apologetic for the image some of us have portrayed.
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This is such a good question!!!\nThis is the same question I have been asking forever, I haven't seen anyone give a decent answer.  I have seen question after question hating on Christians and Jesus.\nI think that these so called "atheist" are really seeking and searching for the truth.  I think deep inside their rebellion and their flesh makes them hate Christians, yet they don't believe in Jesus.  This makes no sense\n\nBut to think about it there have been so many people who were atheist, and are now  preaching the Gospel.  With God nothing is impossible!\n\nJesus Christ is the way, the Truth and the Life"\n\nPeace
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I can more than understand your frustrations with your fellow christians.  I get a tad frustrated with other atheists / agnostics when they jump down christians' throats.  But I am starting to just let it go and not get too heavily involved, if at all---there will always be a few christians and a few atheists/agnostics who will continue this eternal throat-jumping sport.  \n\nLet them.  I try hard not to listen (or read) to the christians proselytizing harshly anymore and I stop listening to the atheists/agnostics once they start name-calling or putting each other down.  I just don't listen and skip over the answers that involves name-calling, putting-down or proselytizing. \n\nSimple as that---stop reading, stop listening.  I just let others know that not all christians or atheists/agnostics are like that to those who are worried or wondering why, like you just did.  :-)   *hug*
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im kinda curious why you keep on saying "you" instead of "they". you are pretty quick to point the finger here when really, your doing the same thing you accuse these other people for doing.  what makes all of your labeling and judgement on these people ok, but their labeling and judgement not ok?  now dont get me wrong, i think it gets pretty annoying when some christians feels they are higher and mightier than everyone else and in turn, they are so eager to cast the first stone and call out everything they feel is wrong.  i am a christian and always find myself quite a bit embarrassed when other christians, or self-presumed christians embarrass the faith, like in the example you gave.\n\nthis is just on a side note, but im thinking you have had a fair share of encounters with believers about religious topics.  and im guessing they all turned from peaceful conversation into heated debate which only adds fuel to your fire on not getting along with christians and  you viewing them in a negative way.  (this may  not be true, dont worry, in a way im not even directing this towards you,  i just have a few atheist friends with this problem so i thought id share this idea in hopes that it might open someones eyes who reads  this)  so think of yourself here.  and look  back on a specific argument you had.  i can  almost garuntee that you were so  quick not to accept whatever the believer had to say, just because of the  pride  in which you hold in being an atheist.  this allows for negativity to come into play and inevitable frustration on both ends causing for harsh words and you not accepting christians even more than before.\n\nthe christian idea is to spread the word  of God and show people how great the lord's love is and how it can change your life and especially your death.  christians do not aim at upsetting people and making them feel bad by pointing out everything that they do wrong.  christians know the love of god and want to show that to everyone, so they try to show you what you are doing wrong in the eyes of god and they  are wanting to help you turn from that.  you may even be the nicest person ever; youre caring, considerate, and just an overall good person.  the mistake that people make who are like this is that they believe they will enter the gates of heaven just for their deeds.  it clearly  states in the bible that salvation and the ticket to heaven is through jesus christ, and jesus christ only.  it even says no man's deeds will give  him  permission into heaven.\n\ni  realize i  got a bit off  topic here and i apologize,  i guess i just got a little caried away.\n\nanyway, i just ask that you dont label all christians just because there are one or two quacks that youve run into.  things like the example you brought up is really just embarrassing and ridiculous.
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You flatter yourself to think that I, or any other sane human being, would be obsessed with you. I'm not thinking about you and your cronies, and am certainly not talking about you. Haven't uttered the word "atheist" all day, in fact, until now. \n\nYou're not in as much as a minority as you think. There are plenty of atheists where I live. Some of them are my good friends, despite the fact that I'm a believer. \n\nI choose to believe; they don't. It's no big deal.