question 4 for atheist?
607412
I don't see a question here either.  But I think I understand what you're saying.  However, you did get a lot of people who answered your last question.\n\nI usually get the run around and no real answers when I ask creationists questions as well (just click on my icon to see/answer them).
399928
Only according to the Christians. Therefore as an Atheist, I would be classed as a disciple of the Devil, which would be difficult because I don't believe in God or the Devil in the first place. So how can I be classed as something that I believe doesn't exist? Obviously the Christians are a bunch of f**king liars :)
249487
I am sorry to not be able to offer better company. If it is of any relief, I did meet one guy a long time ago who was a true atheist. His belief was that mankind would be better off the sooner they realized that a higher power was neither existant nor necessary. I was intrigued to find someone of such a like and opinion. Although I do not agree, I did respect his thoughts and beliefs. Unfortunately, the rest of the class overheard and went off on him. I had to apologize for it was not my intention when I first asked. So, no, you're not alone.
618667
Excellent question :)\nIn response...\n\nI 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. \n\nFor a draft-version of my journey from atheism to Christ, see http://www.godsci.org/gs/chri/testimony/seek.html\n\nFor scientific and intellectual evidence for the existence of God, see http://www.godsci.org/gs/godsci/evidence.htm\n\nCordially,\nJohn
388611
I'm an athiest as well.  Religion just didnt do it for me as i got older.  I guess i leaned more toward science.  I have no problem with there not being an afterlife.  Seriously, why have 2 lifes?  One here and one in heaven?  Just doesnt make sence.  And why does there need to be a god?  I think people just need a crutch to lean on in times of need.  But let me ask this, when you try and do something good, is it for your fellow man, or to make god happy?
109314
As an atheist, I have tried to grasp how believers in a god can actually believe. Many religious people have deemed this annoying and respond with hostility because their faith comes under question. And contrary to what people above me have said, we DO have beliefs. Just different (which to some people means none at all). I believe in science and proven fact. I have discussed my beliefs, and come under attack, because if people of faith can understand where I stand, they can further help me understand where THEY stand.
1089479
Hello fearlessweirdo..:)\n\nI used to be an Atheist..so I can answer your question..\n\nWe are a humble people, putting others needs before that of our own..We are gracious, Loving, caring, kind and gentle..\n\nA true believer in Christ..thinks not of what is best for them..but what is best for others..\n\nThe reality is, that Jesus lived a sinnless life, He died for our sins, and that He rose again..and sits at the right hand of God our Father.. :)\n\nSo now my answer to you is..how can an Atheist find Jesus.. :)\n\nFor He is the way the truth and the Life.. :)\n\nFor whom the Son hath set Free is Free Indeed..Glory..Alleluia\n\nIn Jesus Most Precious Name..\nWith Love..In Christ..
1171005
Nope. I could debate with an atheist all day. They will NEVER EVER make me question my beliefs. I would rather believe there is a heaven waiting for me where my dead loved-ones are waiting in everlasting life, then believe in nothing as an atheist believes. I think thats truly awful. If they want to believe in nothing, and then at the end of their lives they die and go to hell, then let them. Its their choice. And I highly doubt you can make such a generalized statement about ALL christians seeing as you couldn't have possibly debated every christian in the world.
217777
A philosopher said there are four outcomes to not believing in GOD\n\n\n1. You don't believe in GOD and you have a good life, you die there is a GOD you go to hell\n\n\n2. You don't believe in GOD and you have a good life, you die there is no GOD and you just rot\n\n3. You do believe in GOD and you have a good life, you do and you eternally happy living in heaven\n\n3. You do believe in GOD and you have a good life, you do there is no GOD, oh well\n\n\nIt is better to believe in GOD then to die and realize you made a mistake.
1174864
Understand that I'm not coming at this from a religious viewpoint.You need to examine your terms.You can be any of the first three things you call yourself,no problem,but you can't be the first AND the last.There is a basic confict there-and so you can't be a Christian Atheist.Now,I know,you're gonna say,I believe Jesus was a good man,but not necessarily God with a capital G.Well okay,but but atheism believes there is nothing in the spiritual realm AT ALL.No soul,No spirit,no gods,etc.etc.So you can be an atheist,but you can't be a Christian,at least not in the the traditional sense.
368523
Proof of god is purely personal.  That's why theists say you need faith.  I learned a while ago that it's useless to ask for proof.  You either accept faith as enough reason or don't.
1091239
Yeah, quite a bit actually...\n\n8. You will know you are wrong when you come face to face with the Lord Almighty.\n9. Don't you have a meaningless existence?\n10. If you're right, I lose nothing. But what if we're right?\n11. Do you like bananas?\n12. I will pray for you.\n13. Don't you know that Jesus died for you?\n14. Atheists... like so one day I was, like, in the supermarket, okay? And... like wow it was oh so totally cool but I saw Jesus my Father and he was, like, all showing me his spiritual greatness and stuff and then, like, I saw you atheists up there in, like, this tree and stuff and, like, I was so totally 'cool!' and Jesus was all 'hey babe, come and bathe in my glory' and stuff... etc. etc. etc.\n\nAnd don't forget the great biomimetik: You should accuse atheists of having bad posture, living in unhygienic conditions, losing their hair prematurely and believing that clouds in the sky are really big balls of cotton...
1001068
I'm not an atheist... but I'll take the hypothetical anyway and pretend that I'm being asked to convert to a particular religion, being as I am not religious at all. The question is, after all, would I convert and practice a belief system different from my own to save my daughter.\n\nWell, of course I would, generally speaking... but would it matter? As you say... if there's a God, He would know that I didn't really begin to believe anything different, and I'd probably make him that much more angry with me. I'd do an awful lot for a child of mine.\n\nI've decided to pose the question that gwad suggested, as I'd like to know what other religious people think. :)
982202
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!
904394
So, from some of YOUR questions, I assume you're a politician, a cartoon (well, at least your avatar is) a homosexual and a philosopher, right? I mean, you posted in all of those categories...\n\nAnyway, atheists don't believe in god, and atheism is not a religion. But we do believe in religions (i.e.: in the fact that they exist, and are here for a particular purpose which some of us don't like). So, on top of being manipulated by churches, we ALSO have to endure it quietly? I DO NOT THINK SO.\n\nBTW, he IS imaginary.
22100
I know there is a God. I didn't arrive at this conclusion by my intellect, for human intelligence is limited. Give up on trying to figure everything out, for common sense itself should tell you that you can't know or understand everything. This is not a matter of the head, but of the heart. Ask yourself this: "If God is the truth, do I really want to know the truth?" Our sinfulness makes us afraid of a holy and righteous God who we feel must demand an accounting of us His creatures. Atheists say they don't believe in God, but I don't believe in atheists. If they don't believe in God, then who are they so mad at? They claim wisdom and knowledge and call believers simple, but I see atheists as being extremely smallminded and limited. Did atoms and microbes not exist until some human came along who was smart enough to detect them? How small these people's reality must be! How futile and pointless their existence! I commend you for at least being openminded enough to ask? How foolish it is to think that one's ignorance is evidence! Thanks for not being that way, wisdom is not beyond the grasp of one such as yourself. There is a God; He is beyond human comprehension; He is absolutely holy, righteous, and frightfuly just. His awesome majesty and power is terrifying and he is completely unapproachable by vile, prideful humans. Remember I said that it is our innate sense of this reality that drives some to deny His existense out of fear of the truth. They can't face themselves and their guilt, and they can't face a righteously angry, holy, and just God whom they rightly think will demand retribution of them. What they don't understand is that this same God is also infinitely loving, kind, gracious and merciful, and that He paid the penalty for their sins and removed their guilt which was keeping them from Him. How? He gave us His only begotten Son Jesus Christ who took our sins and guilt upon his holy and innocent self and was put to death so that we may go free. Believe this, make claim to it as a FREE GIFT from God, confess it to Him and to others, then walk in peace from now on with Him, always trusting Jesus' sacrifice as your justification in God's eyes, not your own merit. Then keep on learning more of Him and growing spiritually.><>Sir Brian
1025527
atheists, not athiest. thanks for the two points