Why can't religious people handle the fact that there are non believers?
829393
It means that they may have to question their own beliefs and why would they want to do that?  I mean, think for themselves?
508100
Well I think they are so blind - cited with their own righteousness and holier than thou Bull that they forget the true meaning of their religion. The problem is ignorance breads ignorance, and for the most part they are caught up in the passing down this ignorance.\n\nThey also fear what is different from them. And it makes them feel good to consider themselves messengers of God, when they are really just spreading ignorance, closed-mindedness, and fear.
1127370
Because they don't understand that some people don't need a god to get by in the world and still not be a bad person.
1134524
It just makes it easier for them to ignore God and excuse away their choice not to follow Him.   It is difficult to grasp the concept of the enormity of God and many people simply cannot wrap their brains around it.
1184825
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.'
1083261
They have been brained washed from birth just like people from many other religions.  I think it takes a certian amount of IQ to step back and see these things for what they really are.  They are a growing number of people however that can keep there faith but at the same time remain open minded about other posssibilities.  OH yea the bible quoteing thing ......... thats really annoying
967165
Because people cannot think for themselves. They need to have a set of "guidelines" made to follow. Other people can't believe in themselves because they see believing in gods as a bigger cause, so to speak.
902308
I am a born again christian, and really and truly I am not intolerant of non believers. \nmy social circle ie my best mates in the  world who I couldnt live withou include\nhindus \nmuslims\nhomosexuals \nand athestis(spelt wrong?)\n\ni do not try and convert them or change them in anyway.\nof course conversations turn to religion at times and them i give my views, as do they.\nto be quite honest I personally believe that christians get a raw deal.\nperhaps because we dont retaliate as vermently as some other's when our believe system is mocked.\n\nwe are not all God botherers/Bible bashers.\nif someone wants my opinion on a religious subject I'll give it but most times it's ignored out of hand simply because it's a christian view. I have never forced my opinion on anyone.\n\nI believe that God has chosen those who will get to know Him.\nthere are different types of people with different priorities concerning the spread of thier faith.\nmy sister in law gets on even my nerves!!!\nshe does not generally associate with non belivers (unless she is in a situation trying to preach God's Word)as she feels this would affect her way of life. that is her personal convictions.\nthey are not the same as mine or lillions others.\n\nI believe that people should be able to see the way many christians live their lives and feel inspired to know God.\nsome do some dont. thats life\n\npls dont critise or condemm all christians in the same boat. just as most of us dont condemm non believers of believers of other faiths.\nthis is a multi cultural world and we have to accept everyone.\nLet him without sin throw the first stone\n\nx
101967
I'm an atheist myself, but in defense of religious people, there are some wonderful, well-meaning, loving religious people out there. Then there are some jerks. It's the same, in my experience, with any group of people. There are always going to be some loudmouths who want to convince you to be like them. But don't let them make you think that they're all like that. They aren't.
835303
Atheists don't believe in deities, so they cannot be "believers" in that sense.\n\nI'm an atheist who is a "believer" in love, hope, humanity, etc.
801944
Because deep down they realize that religion has no real basis in fact.  Therefore, they fear reasoned arguments by anybody else, especially non-believers.
282776
Because they are ignorant and I just think they wanna do whatever they want..some people just want to ignore the facts...I believe god is sooooo real and those who don't will just realize where there gonna go when they get there and wish they would of listened...all we can do is try and get through to people and pray....
814362
Hard to accept? Nonsense. I'm a believer with quite a few atheist friends. I believe; they don't. Simple as that.
759518
When it comes to religion, a lot of people are unable to accept anything aside from what they were raised to believe or have come to believe.  They believe that their way is the right way, and everything else is just bunk.
595694
Because there are many ignorant people out there who let one incident decide their judgement about a religion.  There are also some narrow minded people who feel that their religion is what everyone should be.
427314
Cause non-believers want to "show" believers how "false" their faith is. It's an anarchial type of trash maybe. HEY at least we have something to live for...as well as someone to live for.\n\nOR MAYBE just MAYBE...they realize you need to have faith in someone, specifically a higher being because man needs God. Jer. 10:23
992476
There are 'religions' such as Baptist, Methodist, Catholics, Jewish, Islamic, Muslim, etc. These religions have specific practices. \n\nThere are many people who do not fully support the teachings and practices of these common religions because over the years, many of them have become platforms for various people to promote their opinions and enforce others to believe the same way. \n\nWhile they do not believe in 'religion' or 'church', they do still believe in a higher power in this universe. They probably refer to themselves as being 'Spiritual' instead of 'religious'. \n\nI however, would argue that part of the world's biggest problem is people who cast stones at things they do not understand. This is the mentality that keeps the world at war with each other.