Why do people who are morally wrong use God to there defense?
930871
What better justification is there than to allude to a higher power having made you to do something instead of just taking responsibility for your own words and actions.  That burns me up.  Hiding behind a God or a Deity figure to conveniently absolve yourself so that you can "pretend" to yourself and the rest of the world that you're not culpable.
72121
People do not use God's Word to back up their points because it would be impossible. Too often their human thoughts are diametrically opposed to God's thoughts.\n\n(2 Timothy 4:3,4) For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own likings, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander into myths.
1086409
I sin every day, and I'm not so insecure about death that I have to go sit in a box with some priest, and beg for forgiveness while he reads a magazine on the other side. Everyone tells lies... It's human nature. Organized religion, the bible, and the ridiculous concept of a deity was created by man for the sole purpose of control. The same reason why Santa Claus was created for children to be on their best behavior. Out of all the religions, I'd have to say through personal experience that Christianity is quite possibly the worst with tolerance, and the acceptance of others with differing beliefs. In their mind, they see their "way" as the only way, and they'll refuse to see differently, so they'll spout rhetoric and scripture as a means to intimidate, and convert others. Hence, why the word "Christianize" exists.
558063
maybe they are so confused in their life that they cannot sort out right from wrong.\n\ni would kill another person if it came to protecting my family or something, but out of the blue? no way!\n\na lot of people kill as well because they don't believe in any sort of result from their action, i.e. someone who doesn't believe in god or doesn't worry about what they do having any sort of negative reactions
286198
u are an idiot. you call yourself a christian, but you dont even understand your god's teaching. \n\nhow can you worship a god who condemns people who try to be good? why would u WANT to worship a god who is so vain, and so full of himself, that the only way to get in his good graces. that's disgusting. not to mention, that you only worship this god, TO SAVE YOURSELF! \n\nno one is righteous, that's for sure, but the mere fact that someone tried to be means something.
743205
And why would we worship a god who favors pedophiles over heroes?\n\nDoesn't seem like a nice god.  What motivation do we have to worship him?\n\nOh yeah, right, eternal damnation.  So, we are supposed to believe the word of a god who has no qualms about tossing heroes into Hell.  Yeah, do people really think that God would be good on his word?  If he doesn't care about human life, then what makes you think he cares about honesty?
1112526
lol, the christian god is too human sounding to be a god in the first place. \nit wouldn't surprise me though, that god would pretend to be satan when he does bad things.\n\nbut they've obviously thought about this more than some christians have and recognized some sobering trends in the bible that don't coincide with the whole "god is only good" dogma they teach in sunday school.
1020134
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.
1049286
Well throught the years the self-righteous have always tried to beat up on people that don't have their beliefs... And say well god said to do it... If there is a god I picture him being one of love not one who says "you are different" or "I hate the fags" you know in the bible it says you should keep slaves... I bet a certain group in very happy that their were good people who said no it's not ok to have slaves. Religion is evil... in the wrong peoples hand like Hitler, Bush Jr.
905558
It's the easy way out of having to answer for your own actions.  If all you have to do is BELIEVE to justify and be forgiven for theft, lies and murder, why would you choose to take responsibility for yourself?\n\nWhy else would a true individual choose to quote scripture instead of coming up with their own answers?  Or try to prove the existence of God by listing technological advances of mankind?  Flawed logic by brainwashed sheep.
1060799
It's called sympathy which is a natural emotion.  We know how it feels to have pain.  So, it's only logical that we wouldn't want  to inflict that on others.  On the other hand.   Christians are taught that you're born bad which can make you bad.  You're also taught that god will forgive you for almost anything you do.  That can lead to bad behavior
1013448
This comes from a lack of understanding, and more so the unwillingness to do so. People seek the easier way out - be ignorant about others' and their feelings. They would rather not have to listen to the other side of the story. They are afraid that those who do not think or act like them will someday take away what they believe is the "right way". This stems from their insecurity about the fact that human nature does not follow black and white rules, but follows a path no one person can define. This jeopardizes the cozy compartments people have built around themselves to protect what they believe to be true or righteous.
969431
You weren't wrong, and you weren't right.\n\nHere's the deal: With people who are deliberately leading lifestyles that are directly opposed to the will of God, you can carry the message to them that God can and will change their lives if they ask him. If the people want to know more, you can tell them. If they ask you to butt out, you need to butt out.\n\nIt is one thing to try to help someone. It is another to offer unsolicited advice. People who are not looking for solutions to their lives are not soliciting your help, at all, and so most times any efforts to help them fail and end up making the people resentful.\n\nIt is a process and a discipline learning how and when to help, and how and when to butt out.\n\nWhile your judgments about this man may indeed be accurate, you may not be helping him by sharing your judgments. This is because when people feel judged, they tend to "hate" the one who passes the judgment. People have many defensive mechanisms in place, in general, and so instead of assessing their own lives to see if what you're saying is right, they end up assessing YOUR life and deciding that you're wrong. It is a common defense mechanism. Nothing personal. But someone who wants to defend a Godless lifestyle of coke snorting isn't generally very open to being told that his path is a dangerous and immoral one.\n\nAnd when it comes down to it, everybody has choices. He is allowed to throw his life in the toilet, if he so desires. Your desire that he not throw his life in the toilet will most likely be of no use unless he comes to you seeking your aid. Until then, he won't be willing to listen to what you have to say.\n\nThere are choices that you have, too. This is where you open the door into the room of hard stuff. For example, not only is what this man doing immoral, but it's illegal. If you're around it, you're part of the problem. You may need to disengage completely. And you could also consider alerting the law to this particular lawbreaker. Or not. It's up to you.\n\nAnd the bottom-line, most important thing I want to say is that if your own relationship with God is right, all the answers will become clear to you. You will learn who to try to reach and who to leave be. You will learn how to work on your own spiritual development so that you don't go around passing judgment on people's souls. You will retain the ability to discern--that is, judge their actions and see the consequences of such actions in their lives--but you won't approach them in judgment but in compassion. Moreover, God will teach you who you really are and what you really stand for--not who you think you are and not what you fancy yourself to stand for.\n\nI would recommend if you don't have a living relationship with God that you seek him.
1143232
I would never question the right of anyone to practice whatever religion they wanted (as long as they didn't interfere with someone else's ability to have the same freedom).\n\nAs a non-Christian (and by the way not all non-Christians are atheists, it doesn't break down that way) we understand that your 'hell' is the worst place imaginable.  The ultimate punishment for the worst crimes against humanity.  Am I right?\n\nWhy wouldn't we be offended if you hated us enough to tell us that we are going there?  How would you feel if I told you that you deserved the worst kind of punishment in my social club just because you don't belong?  Its not because we believe in hell, its because we believe that you believe in hell.  \n\nI'm pretty comfortable that I'm not going to hell anyway.  Just because I interpret the bible differently than you do doesn't make me evil.  There are people who read and learn from the Bible who don't call themselves Christians and I'm one of them.   I believe that God accepts all forms of love.  \n\nThere are some wonderful people who call themselves Christians but Christianity is neither the only kind of love nor is it exclusively a loving bunch of people.\n\nAfter all, isn't that the real message.  Love.  Peace.  Brotherhood.  Isn't that what Jesus' teachings are really all about?  I just can't get into the 'my-group-is-better-than-your-group' way of interpreting the great works of religion.  It only spreads hatred and Jihad and Hell, right here on Earth.
92405
For some people, it's sheer ignorance.  That ignorance, for the most part; is willful.  They choose not to learn from others, rather they wish to stick to their "I know what you believe and you don't" attitude.  If I want to know about a Christian concept, I'll ask a Christian. If they show me that I'm wrong in what I originally thought, I'll glady accept that.  I won't continue to argue the point once a follower of any particular faith has offered me knowlege on the sujbect.  I see a great deal of that here. It's like logical reasoning jumps right out the window as soon as a concept which is different is brought up.  They simply don't want to learn, plain and simple.\n\nOther people are just so hateful that they get great joy out of being smug and holier than thou.  It's almost like they think they are God on Earth or the only chosen person of God.  If they aren't playing a constant game of "My god can beat up your God", they aren't happy.  \n\nFinally, some people like to set themselves up as martyrs. They love to enter discussions which have nothing to do with their faith, spout a bunch of scripture, throw around some brimstone and then complain about how unfair other people are when they're told to mind their own business. They also really enjoy complaining when people enter their conversations doing the same thing.  \n\nI generally don't become angry or beligerant unless I'm having someone else's beliefs shoved on me 8 ways to Sunday.  Trying to discuss anything here without being told to find Jesus is impossible.  I mean it, try to get advice on mundane things like diet or health issues and you're told the same thing.  Honestly, It's very annoying.  I know, I know if I don't like it I can leave.  Just airing my view on the subject.
309662
Funny! They let you type on the internet in prison? You probably stole the computer and are beating someone up as you type. \n\nI hope you can see my sarcasm as well. I am also an atheist. It is funny that people believe that morals and right and wrong come from a god. I guess Christians believe that people before Jesus came had no morals since they had no religion tell them what to do.\n\nThere's nothing more rewarding than being a happy, hard-working person who pays the rent (no mortgage or family yet!) and is kind to others and loves his friends or family, and does it all without having a god tell me what to do. I did it all on my own. That may sound selfish or self-rightous, but there's nothing more out there to help me.\n\nI read somewhere that only only 5 percent of prisoners are atheists.\n\nWell, I gotta go. The warden wants me to mop the cafeteria and then I have to stamp some liscense plates.
677428
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.