Why do many atheists make an attack  on a higher being.....?
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I can't attack what's not there...
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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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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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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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This is very true.  I know quite a few atheists and agnostics who are very good people.  Those who judge them otherwise are ignorant and should not be payed attention to.
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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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Because they believe in god.  I've found that people that believe in god tend to get upset really quickly.  Especially in the middle east.  They beat women with sticks if they show their ankles or drive a car.  They shoot you if you draw a cartoon and call it Muhammad.  BTW, Here's my depiction of him  []8^(>>>\n\nReligion gives people an outlet to take out their own frustrations on other people.  Just the same that a good dead baby joke does.
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Atheists are wonderful people. Most Christians seem to like me.( As far as I know.) Some Christians are real dickholes but I would put feelings aside and help anyone in need. Some Christians are very nonjudgmental. You will find good and bad in all people and races. I know Islamic people that are appalled with terrorism. I abuse everyone equally. People that know me  in person know I'm harmless.Sometimes people don't get my humor on answers. Thank you for the thoughtful question.
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Religion is unimportant and irrelevant to me.\n\nAs an atheist, I'd like to set the record straight on the second part of the question. Not all atheists show a lot of anger and hate. I hate when people(religious, non religious, political, friends, whatever) get disrespectful like they're the only ones who have a right to their opinion, but I don't hate the religion. I frankly don't care if someone's religious. Long as they're respectful, I have no reason to be angry, let alone hate them.\n\nHowever, for those who do show anger and hate(and believe me, I know they're out there on both sides), I imagine that those atheists are probably those who ended up getting the short end of the stick all too often. The ones who have been constantly attacked and ridiculed and humiliated or worse and are sick of it and mad at the people who have done such nasty things to them.\n\nI think if you were constantly told you didn't have a right to your beliefs and were wrong to have them, you'd be pretty upset, too.
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i ponder this same question-kinda like, why are they on my catholic forum trying to shoot down anything that anyone says?? it doesnt make sense. it's almost as if they need to prove to THEMSELVES that "there is no God". i think that they are not completely certain that THEY believe this. they need as much supporting evidence that will make their claim a "fact". i think it shows nothing more than insecurity about their views. but that is just my two cents. there's no need to argue about something if you "know" you are "right", correct?\n\n\nalso, great job on striking some nerves! i see that some are still capable of being civil when this issue arises, while others just prove themselves to be babbling morons. i love it..
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Every atheist is different, but it probably stems from the fact that most people simply can't 'believe' that another person can't BELIEVE in something.  After all, they've been trained/ taught/ conditioned since childhood to believe in god or some kind of creator.  To not believe kind of boggles their mind.  So they pre-judge others on their on observations.
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This question is actually laughable. Have you not read other questions and answers? Seems to me there is always someone willing to attack a religion or a group. Don't feel like Christians are the only ones. Personally I think Islam gets attacked the worst in Answers but that's my opion.
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It's because religious fanatics are trying to brainwash us. They are single-minded,  believing that they will "save" us if they push their beliefs onto us.  It is their mission to witness to us.  I grew up in a Baptist church, so, am very familiar with beliefs and ways.  Freaky!\n\nAlso,  there are many people such as myself,  who are so irritated with the Bible thumpers,  that we present off-the-wall religious questions to push their buttons.  It's amusing!
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There is no reason for thumbs down, that is a valid question.\n\nIf an atheist is arguing that atheism will necessarily make one a better person, then those would be good examples to show to contradict their argument. \n\nBut most atheists aren't really arguing that, though I suppose some do. I think what most atheists are arguing is that religion does not necessarily make you a better person, which is why they bring up the examples of religious extremists, the Inquisition, etc. Remember, a common charge against atheists is that without God they necessarily must not have any morals, and thereby by implication that morals come from religion alone. It is that which atheists are arguing against. \n\nBut there can be no question that many have killed in the names of all sorts of ideas, whether they be religious ones, or atheistic ones.
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I do wholly agree with you.\nAlthough I respect others' beliefs I feel that being an atheist is too stupid an act for a sound minded human being to carry out.\nHats off to you to pointing out this fact.\nBelief in atheism only suggests that man can do whatsoever he pleases in this world - since there is no hereafter. \nOf course there are people in all religions that do evils  - but at the back of their minds they know they are to be accountable for whatever deeds they did commit in this world.
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No, it doesn't make sense. It's another (of many) reasons people have non-belief. Why would anyone want to believe in a higher power that would punish them, even if they were good people and led very positive lives, just because they didn't acknowledge the existence of or worship that higher power? Not appealing to think the common example of a god is thinking "I don't care how wonderful you are, since you won't bow to me I'm gonna punish you". *shakes head*
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maybe you dint find a real believer in God, who is to have an argument with!\n\ni mean believing in something is a symbol of emotional dependancy or some sort of confidence over the 'unknown' that it would help their .. watever! so, people should know whether they really believe or whether they think that they believe or whether they are testing their faith. a person who selflessly believes in god will argue with you better than a person who is a believer for his own reasons. so it depends on the mentality of the person you are arguing with.\n\nLastly i am not contending with your opinion and neither am i condemning it. I am also not trying to argue with you. I am not an atheist. I am not a christian either. you have your right to believe whatever you want.. and so have I. Loosing an argument doesn't prove that gods dont exist and winning an argument doesnt prove either. stop taking things personally and find people who you really want to contend with, the 'arguable' people.