Are Christians really interested in what the different atheist groups' views are?
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As near as I've been able to tell there are some that are very open minded while maintaining their belief and tenants of Faith. Zealots on the other hand aren't interested in the opinions of the Person sitting beside them in their own church, they seem completely self absorbed. I've listened to them chastise each other for not being holy enough and that's the Mad leading the Insane as near as I can tell. Those type of Zealot Christians are just totally screwed in the head, every single one of them spits in the Face of God!
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I'm an atheist, but I would like to comment on this.\n\nYou are absolutely correct. If Christianity is true, it is the most important thing that there is. \n\nHowever, this holds true for all religions. If the ancient Egyptians were right, then cat worship is the most important thing that there is.\n\nHowever, the idea that belief in Odin or Ra could be correct is wholeheartedly dismissed by (almost) everyone on Earth. I fail to see how Christianity is any different than the thousands of religions that have come before it. It is simpy the faith du jour of the masses at this particular historic time period. \n\nIn a sense everyone who lives is an atheist to some degree as they all deny most of the gods who have ever been worshipped. \n\nI find it incredibly unlikely, based on both statistics and study that Christianity (or any faith) is anything more than a creation of man.\n\nYou do raise some interesting points, though, and I think that you will get some interesting responses from the die-hards about how what you have described falls into the category of "lukewarm" Christianity. The real believers make no bones about this. They claim that when Jesus returns he will "vomit [them] out of his mouth." No joke. Right here on Yahoo Answers you will find plenty of Christians who do as much as they can to live up to every word of the Bible, and though I disagree with their basic worldviews, they certainly "try hard enough."
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I dont really know their names, but there are a couple agnostic/atheists who I respect. I dont agree but at least they answer intelligently and in a respectful manner. No one has to agree with me but Ill show the same respect to anyone that they show me regardless of their faith.
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a lot of we'll call them religious fanaticals are very very very closed minded they live in a box and wont go out of it for any reason.  I am probably more monotheistic than polytheistic and i guess i believe in the "western" christian view of jesus but i am certainly ready to learn more and open minded enough to listen to what people say and if it makes more sense than what the bible says then by all means im going to believe it.
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A truly atheist person should not care whether a person believes in a God.  A true atheist can respect and accept others beliefs and rationally discuss different ideas and points of views intellectually and maturely.  A truly atheist person needs to take the time to edcucate themselves on the power of religion and learn about how religion has shaped our world.\n\nA truly atheist person sees how organized religions have shaped the world and although they do not share those beliefs they do appreciate the impact religion has had throughout history (wars, art, music, etc)\n\nAs an atheist, I have read the Bible and come up with my own interpretations.  I have three versions of the book that I reference just because I know that religion is about interpretation and each person has to discover that for themselves.\n\nI happily discuss and share ideas with people of faith in well balanced conversations.   In fact, I have had several discussions with my family (who are extremely religious), and most of our arguments regarding faith is that they could not leave me alone regarding my non-belief.  They are still trying to counter some of the statements they have been taught that are far stretches from the stories in the Bible because they never took the time to read and interpret the book for themselves.  I give them the respect and courtesy to go to church with them and keep my thoughts to myself.  When they attack me for not believing, trust me, I am well prepared to defend my feelings and correct their assumptions.  I can tell you some stories where I made the pastor of their church have to go back and re-read several passages for them and he did find that my interpretations were rational and plausible.\n\nI know exactly what you are talking about and I have to admit that those "atheists" you are referring to disgust me.  You get those types of people whether they are believers or non-believers.  They give a bad impression on true atheists.  Atheist's should never try to put people down for having faith.  A true atheist should never laugh at one another’s faith.  \n\nI will also admit to being in situations where believers have argued with me telling me my ideas are wrong.  I tell these people that faith is very powerful.  My beliefs are not in a higher power.  There is no need to argue about what is right or what the bible truly means in certain passages.  Our thoughts have been shared and let’s just grow from the knowledge and experience of that.  This is how humanity grows.  Let's appreciate our differences and appreciate the diversified perceptions that help us grow as a society.
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I do look there too, but it seems that most of the discussion is here.  The lack of religious belief obviously does fit in the religion category, but I agree that atheism is more philosophical than religious.  \n\nI also look to question why people have religious beliefs since they seem so absurd to me and that is more of a religious discussion than philosophical one.
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No, not at all. I think Christians or people in general, might find that to be a little...interesting? Weird?
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In my experience it is far more likely that a religious organisation will try to persuade an atheist that they should believe in God than vice versa.\n\nAs an atheist myself I have no problem with you believing in your God. I cannot prove that your God does not exist so I have no right to deny you your right to believe.
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atheists, I suppose, embrace individual liberty\n\nI can only speak for myself
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I think they all have about equal entertainment value for me. I am an atheist but I'm still interested in what they have to say. Some of them are wack jobs to be sure but some of them have some interesting points to make. I enjoy them all but for different reasons.
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some athiests can understand Christianity very well and still not love God ,what about them
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Absolutely!!  We need to learn the viewpoints of 1/3 of the world, other than the viewpts of hardly anyone.  If you took a survey, there are really not many atheists out there...except for here on answers.  haha...the atheists here are like the gays in San Fransisco.  There are an overabundance of them, but thats just because they like to express their opinions more.  \nMy biology teacher taught us Creationism two years ago (I'm a senior now) and nobody had a problem with it.  Of course, I live in the buckle of the bible belt, but students need to know the viewpts of 1/3 of the world.  \nHaving the Creationism unit strengthened my faith.  Its definitely a big part of science....
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Sounds good, an atheist is someone that doesn't believe in God, has nothing to do with religion. Your outlook on God is a refreshing change from the usual dyed-in-the-wool pew sitter.
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It can be successfully argues that they are equally brave because the Christian is counting on his faith rather than a known truth. That places him in the same category with the atheist. Greater love hath no other man , than he who'd lay his life down for his friends.
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Very well said.  I am already a Christian, but I just had to see what the Atheists would say (and disprove them).  Keep up the good work.
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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..
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I'm not, but I do appreciate having people in this section besides all the christians.  they kind of dominate it.  i consider myself a pantheist - god is all of existence, and nothing more - no divine conscious.  "god is the universe"  Additionally I do zen meditation.  neither of these practices do i really consider to be religious.  Christians would probably call me an atheist, because i don't believe in what they call God or really in anything supernatural.