Why are there so many Atheists on this site???
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Mabey they are searching for something. You forget, all an atheist needs is one scrap of REAL PROOF to believe in something. As opposed to a religious person who can see all the proof in the world, yet still turn a blind eye to it because they would rather have 2+2=5 rather then 4.
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ARE YOU KIDDING AROUND OR ARE U SERIOUS??? you seem to formulate god, your 4 kids, or your preachings and prayers into EVERY SINGLE ?' YOU POST!!!! I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT HAVE BEEN  SINCERE THE FIRST TIME  YOU MENTIONED IT BUT AFTER YOU REPEATEDLY IN EVERY ?' I BEGIN TO THINK IT IS ALL A BIG JOKE!! you are probably some dumb old lady who Has too much free time on her hands or a 12 year old poser who is just trying to get attention.......GIVE IT A REST P-L-E-A-S-E!!!!wait let me put it into terms you might understand IF THERE IS A GOD IN THIS WORLD, THEN YOU WILL STOP PLAGUING THIS SITE WITH THIS WHOLE RELIGIOUS S-H-!-+-F-E-S-T!!!!!!!!!!
894403
It is not a pre-mature assumption on your part.\n\nThe Atheists here are the great and powerful Oz, they know all.\n\nI am being sarcastic, of course...They do not know all, they only wrongly assume that they do.
269643
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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I think they are here to ask questions that will probably shake up someone weak in their faith, they want to break down, and poke holes into what we believe. They call it opening our eyes to what's Logical, I simply view it as fulfilling the prophecy in God's word. I don't know about you but they increase my faith every time they try and provoke doubt, condemn our faith, put us on trial for our beliefs, crack jokes about our faith, and most of all spread the message of disbelief in God. What I truly can not understand is if they really do not believe why do they even bother, I have said it once and I will say it again I DO NOT believe in Smurfs so there for I do not seek out people who do in order to try and change their minds. But to each his own live and let live, preach on Atheist preach on.....
404758
People get enthusiastic about talking about their faith, or talking about an issue that seems to involve their set of beliefs. It just so happens God is a hot topic, espeically on these boards. Part of the problem may be (and i have to admit i dont know what your questions were) no feels they know enough to answer your questions. Much like most people on here id imagine, i try and answer questions that i think i can have some benefit to the asker. If your questions were either too specific or about an area no one felt comfortable answering (other than the wiki paste) then that might be why.
548060
*sigh*\n\nand this is why people are looking to alternative atheist theories
1125043
Most atheist are like a lot of evolutionist. Their mind is made up before they investigate. They refuse to look at any contrary factual evidence against their belief. They will only engage in debate with people who don't know what they are talking about. Its almost as though they are saying: 'don't confuse me with the facts-my mind is already made up'.
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i'm not one of those people you described but i'm wondering why do you go to this site and ask people their opinion if you are not willing to listen to what they want to say? stay away or be respectful of the beliefs of others. go figure! peace, love & unity. cheers!
914318
I seem to find by going by this site its everyone who is religious or american.... which doesnt really seem true to my normal life where i know people who are religious where i am not but we get on and they dont preach to me or give me the thumbs down for having a different opinion..... As for the Americans, i think they just dont get the ironic sence of humour on here... looks like i will get loads of thumbs down for having an opinion again.
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No, your not.  This is suppose to be a forum of learning and understanding.  It would be a great tool to learn and understand belief systems of those that don't believe as you do.  But some, a very vocal minority, use to to try to convert those that don't believe as they do, telling them they are wrong and going to hell if they don't.  It surprises me how many narrow minded people are still left in the world.  Sites like this have a wonderful opportunity to promote understanding and learning but there are those that see it as 'their way or no way' and refuse to try to understand those that don't believe as they do or why they believe that way.  Wouldn't understanding and tolerance be a lot better for the world than attempting to convert all those that don't believe as they do?  Look around the world at what is happening in the name of religion right now, couldn't things be improved if there was more understanding and acceptance for different belief systems?  It's called an open mind and not judging but learning.  Sadly, there are those that will never do that and they wrap that all up in the name of religion.  Is it any wonder so many conflicts around the world are caused in the name of religion?  I doubt that is what 'God' had in mind for his followers...
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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.
553134
I think that a good portion of the Christians who ask and answer questions on this site seem to have bias. Which is fine, if they're asking a question that pertains to their religion. It stops making sense once they ask the 'non-believers' if we'll 'enjoy going to hell' and other such non-questions. But, I'll have to agree with you. Most of the Christan asked questions about the non-believers usually claim a close minded answer the 'best'. Which leads me to believe that they're just looking to justify their own opinions among their heard and are not actually looking to learn about how other people view the world. Thus leading me to the conclusion that people like that shouldn't bother wasting their question points on things like that. :)
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My question to you is this: Why did you not pose this question to everyone and only American Christians because you didn't give details on Whose households were used to answer. This is bias. Do you actually know who answered this survey and what group or individuals answered? I hope that you don't think believers only answered that. As a former atheist, I never told anyone what I belived and it wasn't out of fear and rejection. I believe that those who see atheists as the most distrusted group of people is because they seem to be the opposite of any thing that reliigous people belive in for instance some atheist are for abortion. Reliigous are against it. Some atheists are against homosexuality and gay marriages. Some Religious people are against. Some atheists are deadset on pushing evolution on anyone that's against it especially on this site. Stem cell research is another issue and some religious people are for it. Let's not forget how some atheists consistently oppose against religious rights. Not every christian want to destroy religious freedom and seek only one religon nor want others to believe as they do. IMO,Hell was created for a reason not every one wants to believe. There are unbelievers in the christian world that label themselves believers and straddle the fence. No one can be trusted if they want to impose their beliefs or non beliefs on any individual that have made theirs up. As for as I am concern atheists are in every group that you have listed such as Muslims,recent immigrants, homosexuals and minorities and let's not forget christians. Think about it!
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Most atheists are not very pro-active about it - this site, however, is a breeding ground for zealots with too much time on their hands.  Atheism is not a religion in the sense that there are no beliefs in the supernatural, which is the definition.  If you want to ignore the definition, sure, caregorize atheism as a religion, but it's really more the horrible connotation of religion we object to, not the mystical denotation.\nHave a pleasant day.
888121
Agree 100%. If they supposedly are happy then they definitely wouldn't be on here refuting it. They are not atheists but ANTI-THEISTS full of hate.
922059
It's very amusing how SO many of the answers you've gotten reflect the "You're right!  They're so closed-minded to the truth!  No one should question 'god!'"  Which highlights your point beautifully.  It's exactly those people who answered that way that ask these questions and don't want any answer other than affirmation of theit beliefs.  \n\nIt's usually pretty obvious who's genuinely asking a question, who's just preaching, and who's looking for a fight.  But sometimes you get taken by surprise.  It's very frustrating when you answer a question directed at people of your faith (Like 'why are there atheists on the R&S section?' or 'why does "x" religion believe that "x"?"), only to have the asker pick "Because those people are dumb" as an answer.  Then you wondered why you bothered taking the time to answer.  The asker obviously didn't want a real answer anyway.  \n\nAnyway, it can't be helped. *shrugs*  There will always be idiots out there.