why do athiests go out of there way to be pricks towards chirstianity?
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Christianity is one of the biggest and most organized of the thiestic religions. It's the most visible religion in western society, and so, the biggest target.\n\nSome athiests are former christians who have personal grudges against the church. Some have problems rectifying science versus religion (evolution vs. creationism), others have problems with church policy regarding issues like women in the church and homosexual marriage. Some don't like the way they feel pressured by christians into believing what they do. Some have even experienced things like sexual abuse at the hands of clergymen. All these reason could push an athiest to be actively and even offensively against christians. \n\nThe other side of this are athiests, particularly younger people like teens, who use atheism as a form of rebellion. They see the church as just another power structure thats attempting to limit their freedom, much the same way as they see police, the school system and parents as obsticles. This is usually the group of athiests that are the loudest and rudest of all.\n\nFinally, there are many many athiests out there who aren't pricks and hold no animosity towards christianity. Usually these people have a good deal of respect for the beliefs of others, because they see religion as a choice. They simply choose not to follow a thiestic or panthiestic system, or find more agreeable answers to the "big questions" from the realm of science.\n\nIn the end, to each their own. They may not be able to understand or accept your choice of religion, and thats alright. Believe what you believe and practice as you wish to practive. So long as your choices reflect positive human values like love and respect, you can do no wrong.
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You are not athiest. You are anti God.  This country was founded on freedom of religion, and its assholes like you that are trying to take away that very freedom.  Tell you what,  don't think anywhere because you are an idiot.  If you truly don't believe in God, than it shouldn't matter who does.  Think on that one bitch.
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Some may do it for the same reason religious people send missionaries out.  They want to share their perception of the truth with those who they see as lost.  Maybe you should look past the annoyance, and be grateful they care.\n\nOthers may do it because they find it unbelievable that people can believe in something so simplistic.  These athiests may be disdainful of people who believes something just because it feels good, and they (religious people) refuse to see things as a rational person would because they don't want to rock the boat in which their beliefs are floating.\n\nOthers may be tired of all the religious people who think that whatever the higher being is running everything (if there is a higher being) belongs to christians/muslims/etc.. just because these people have named it/him and have outlined all his characteristics, etc.\n\nAnd maybe people are bored on a Saturday night and they have found there is more action in the religion & Spirituality section than in the household cleaning section (if there is even such a section).
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because people with religion (anykind) can justify their beliefs and they have somewhere to go after life. \n\nunlike atheists, consumed by their logic but still cannot justify their belief.\n \nand where does atheists go to after death??? >> six feet under rotting..\n\ndo they have souls??? haha
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I know that sucks. But you have to look at anyone's behavior from inside their shoes.\n\nPeople who do this honestly believe that if you do not convert to their point of view, you are going to suffer in the afterlife, or have less than others, or be eternally destroyed while others continue on, etc.\n\nTherefore, it really is the most loving thing to do from their perspective. From inside their worldview, you are missing 2 hours of sleep but will possibly, by accepting what they honestly see as the truth, escape an eternity burning in a pit of flames, or life on a lower heaven, etc.\n\nIt sucks, but there it is. The logical consequence of their theology is that it would be selfish of them to NOT do the things they do. \n\nNothing except changing their theology will end that conviction...and changing their theology can only be achieved by giving them more respect than you feel they are giving you and then talking to them. And it will rarely work.\n\n~ Lib
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they probably have atheist and agnostic mixed up
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Because they want to rule with fear. They appel to the weakness in people who are scared of making their own decisions and therefore prefer to follow orders. But I guess this is only one of many reasons. I myself don't follow any dogmatic religion, but like to find out more about them.
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I am an atheist and any true atheist would not preach like that.  Those people are probably just looking for attention or they do not know what to believe so they chose to attack someone elses beliefs.  I generally stay out of the religion v. atheism  debate... although if anyone wants to talk about it I am happy to give them my reasons for my beliefs... but I will refrain from attacking them or their religion.  That is what a true atheist would do anyway.
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I am also a Christian and the reason they do is because they're scared. To believe in god is to much for them. And that would mean not going to heaven they would want that. So for them it's easier to just believe that there is no god just a heaven. And that they are going there. E-mail me it would be cool to finally have another believer to talk to. Oh yeah don't listen to this "Skeptic Man".
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It can be difficult to find agreement with large groups of people who choose to believe a doctrine that promotes the idea that those who don't share that doctrine are "evil" and should be slaughtered.\n\nAtheists are far more tolerant of bible thumpers than bible thumpers are of anyone who disagrees with their propaganda.
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You're completely right. I am agnostic, I dont believe in organized religion as a whole, but I am very interested in learning about religions and why people follow them. I am constantly told that I am going to hell for my beliefs, and that I should pray to god and all this crap.\n\nIf thats what you want to believe and how you want to live your life than thats fine...but why do I have to believe in it too.\n\nTheres so much hypocrasy in "religious" people today. I just think its so wrong to preach about acceptance and unconditional god love, and then go and spit at someone for having a different god than you, or none at all.\n\nYou hit the nail on the head!
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No, you would not have to be smug if you were an athiest.  There are plenty of athiests who are not smug.  \n\nHowever, recently, it seems as if there is a movement where athiest's are stating that it is not correct to believe in science and still have faith.  In fact, that it is not alright to even respect those who believe in god.\n\nI have listed an article from wired about it.
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Seriously, if they really care about the world, they wouldn't come here to attack you if you're an antheist!! Besides, they wouldn't push all the religion sh*ts to you!
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Well, I don't know their reasons, but I know why I rolled my eyes many years ago. I felt that Christians use to throw their religion down one's throat. I did not like the, "If you do this/that, you will burn in hell". I don't know, but my idea of God was different. It was not that I did not believe in God, but I just did not want to be told how to serve Him. Now that I am older and wiser, I no longer roll my eyes. I think I have come to accept everyone as they are. Everyone has different views, and I think that at the end of the day it boils down to RESPECT.
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Hmm... I'm not sure under which category you fall, but you're only partially right.  Often those who *don't* force their beliefs on others are classified under the few who stand out as the overbearing fundamentalist Christians who take no time for another person's beliefs or understandings.  Those who turn to an atheist and openly say "You're going to Hell" are misguided, cruel, and closeminded about the possibility that he or she may not be 100% right about their perception of the world.  The other Christians who don't lash out follow a better guideline -- educate others about your faith and defend it, but don't waste time arguing that their thoughts have no merit, even if they don't believe in God.  One person will not listen to another if either have no intention of gaining knowledge in their discussion.  It's a pointless argument that many Christians sadly utilize.\n\nSo for those Christians who truly don't force their opinions on anyone, the reason they aren't liked is because of a generalization.  A non-Christian looks at all the fanatics shoving ideas down their throat, and in a flash accuses all Christians of being so.  It's a sad truth.
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I guess it's because many Christians believe in restricting other people's choices to suit their beliefs.\n\nWhy can't we all just stick to our own convictions and let God sort us out?
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People harden their hearts to God...they choose not to believe because if He exists they have to make a decision. It is much easier to call Christians crazy.