Can I ask a hypothetical question to both christains and atheists w/out offending?
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Ask a pastor at church........ Quit attempting to make up some false scenario just to suit some not-legitimate point..... GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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To the first question...no.\n\nTo the second question (and this is somewhat of a blanket statement to all faiths, and only my opinion):  \n\nStop killing people who have a different faith than yours.\nStop trying to legislate your views of morality.\nStop trying to institute your faithbased views and calling it science.\nStop trying to convert those of differing faiths (an individual's path is for them to decide, not be led to).\nStop denouncing that which has been proven, even if it is in direct conflict with your belief.\nStop trying to force your view of god into places it doesn't belong, and try to cover the truth of it by claiming that you really are trying to acknowledge all faiths, and the word "God" is generic in this case.\nInsist that your particular place of worship pay taxes on any money it is not using in a charitable way.
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No offense taken hon.  You aren't asking in an offensive way :)\n\nIf I am wrong about being an atheist, and I stand before god, I will hold my head up.  I'll say "I looked for you harder than anybody I know.  I read the bible in its original languages.  I prayed for hours and hours.  If you know all, you know how sincerely I looked.  If you can chuck me into hell, knowing that, then I go with a clear conscience.  Because I wouldn't want to share eternity with a being who could torment ANYone for eternity.  Let alone someone who looked for him so hard."\n\nI would rather go to hell with a clear conscience and a pure heart than go to heaven because I chose out of fear.
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I posted a question a while back on discrepancies in the bible.  It was not an attacking question, not rude, not, IMHO, offensive.  It was a question.  It basically stated that I had read somewhere that every verse in the bible was directly contradicted elsewhere and I asked whether it was true and where I might find documentation if so. \n\nThe question was deleted.\n\nThe moral of the story is, hide in a corner and don't do anything to offend anyone.  Don't do anything anyone disagrees with.  Wait, some people might be offended if you hide in a corner.  Just kill yourself.  Oh, no, Christians are morally outraged at suicide (although not at murder of an unborn child, drug addiction, murder in the name of 'patriotism' or 'for God' or as punishment for crime....) so better not kill yourself.  Um.....I guess just stand around and try not to breathe anyone else's air and no one will get mad, report you, ask for your questions to be removed.....whatever.
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This seems to be typical again. You are asking a question about a specific topic about the Christian believe but you want to shut up the very people involved in this believe to shed some light on this. That shows me that you are not really searching for the truth but just want people to tickle your itching ears to speak out against Christianity in order to quiet your conscience.\nIf Christians would ask a question and mention that non-Christians are not to be involved in the discussion, they immediately would be called names and bashed and perceived as biased, close minded and hateful, wanting to brain wash people and shut down free speech.\nYou can see this over and over in these question/answer situations, really eye opening!\nI am not attacking you with this, just in case some people start wondering again, just uncovering some truth and exercising free speech. Have a nice day ;) May the Holy Spirit bring you some enlightenment in this matter...
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"If pigs had wings, could they fly?"  The problem with both questions is that the premise is false.  Killing an innocent person will not, in fact, end world hunger.  \n\nSort of like "How many angels can fit on the head of a pin?" (although that one at least had some theological discussion behind it).  \n\nPseudo-philosophical questions like these generally don't yield fruitful answers (in the sense of real insights), but they can be a fun parlor-game or way to pass the time and get acquainted with friends.
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Good point!  I'll check out who to ask about this.\n\nWhere is the "Tell us what you think"?\n\nI found it!  http://add.yahoo.com/fast/help/us/answers/cgi_feedback\n\nI get the other points on here about how people will want further sub-categorization and the concern about general questions.  But there seems to be a lot I've read today wanting Christians out of here.  I'm willing to be moved to another location.  People are still going to be curious and peek over there.  And taunt us.  But they can't complain that we're ruining "their" spirituality section.
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Amen. I couldn't have said it better myself, Christian here.  I believe why not let the other person believe, think what they want, I never push Religion on anyone.  If they act interested or curious, I let them lead me into the discussion.  And I try my hardest to be polite, but I do have my days, I think every one does now and then.
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Probably because it was offensive. I agree that we should be able to discuss different views. I have been deleted for things I  shouldn't have been.What I am saying is you don't have to start a discussion by attacking or being rude to others.I am Christian and I have an Atheist friend.We have no problems with each others non belief in each others beliefs. We respect each others opinion, I think that question was reported cuz of its tone. I have seen it too many times.
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nope, it's not my place to punish sinners and I don't think someone else can hurt my religious sentiments.  If someone is not respectful of my beliefs it might tick me off but it doesn't affect my beliefs.
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I agree. Both ways. I mean that theists should be respectful to questions about atheism or religions other than their own and that atheists should be respectful to questions about theism. I've seen so many people on here be so disrespectful to religion or lack there of. Saying  that religion is only for people who are too stupid to handle the reality of the world or just answering a question by saying, since someone is an atheist they are going to burn in Hell. It's so disgusting, even if you do have the anonymity of the Internet that gives you no right to disrespect or trivialize this important aspect of a persons life. The disrespect goes both ways and so the advice should too.\nBy the way, I'm among the theists, if it matters to anyone.
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I think your questions are valid. Unfortunately, christians don't like questioning their religion so your questions will be deleted again because they're afraid.\n\nBeing non-christian (I grew up catholic), I have to answer both those questions with "No".\n\nBut chances are that the christians here will find fault in those questions and report you.\n\nSad, isn't it? That they should have so little confidence in their own religion that they report someone that's asking valid questions.
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No. I started calling myself an atheist, even though I'm more of an agnostic. They will put us all together as 'the wrong ones', and it would take too much trouble to set that right. Let's start by answering their questions if they apply. And when it's all a little clearer, we can start the other discussion.
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No.  Doing or saying anything that is insulting to another person's religion is a line that should not be crossed. I think the words "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" are very appropriate here.
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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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There's no danger in that, if by interceding you mean praying for them.  I wouldn't run up and tackle them or knock them out with a Bible first, but prayer is powerful.  To those who are offended by anyone who wants to share their faith:  Wouldn't it be more offensive if someone knew of the one and only way to bring meaning to your life and carry it into eternity yet refused to share it with anyone? If someone really loves and cares about you enough to tell you what they know to be the truth- the truth that could set you free from a world of hurt- that should be appreciated rather than scorned, even if you don't take it to heart.
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As with every hypothetical situation I will answer with what I would hope my response would be (whether I would or not can't be answered without actually experiencing the situation). Having said that, my answer would unequivocally be yes - I will eventually have eternity to spend in Heaven with God and all His glory, so I would welcome the opportunity to return to earth on a mission to save others. Christ was willing to do it - how could I be any less willing?