Don't Hate Atheists

[PuppySurprise]

I've heard some people totally hate of atheists or people who are confused or questionable about christianity and God...we as Christians do not make it better by belittling them. We should help them to understand and "teach" them not try to force our beliefs on them. I am always there to share my point of view if asked but I'm not going to push my ideas on someone. So here are some things to think about next time people want to fight over their beliefs.

 

Sometimes Christians will attempt to dismantle an atheist argument by demanding that the atheist prove there is no God. Well, to be fair, an atheist can no more prove there is no God than he can prove that there isn't an ice-cream factory on Jupiter. The problem does not lie with the atheist, but with the theist who demands such an impossible and illogical request. Generally, you do not try to prove a negative. If I asked you to prove there wasn't an ice-cream factory on Jupiter, could you do it? Of course not. It isn't a fair request. In fact, it isn't even a good request. Let's think about this idea of proving there is no God.

 

First of all, how could an atheist prove there is no God? Can he know all things to know there is no God? Well, of course not. If he knew all things, he'd be God. Can he answer every bit of evidence raised in support of theism? Again no. He is not omniscient. There is simply too much information in the world for one person to know.

 

Again, in argumentation you don't try to prove a negative. It’s the same thing as making something up and then asking a person to prove it doesn't exist -- like an ice-cream factory on Jupiter.

 

Some Christians have labeled atheists as evil, stupid, devil-worshippers, or morally void. Though there may be some atheists who fit these categories (as would many in the general population), atheists are not evil, stupid, devil-worshipping, degenerates with no morals. Many of them are fine citizens, honest, caring, loving, and patient. For a Christian, or anyone, to make a blanket statement about atheists in a derogatory manner is wrong. It is the same thing atheists sometimes do when they accuse Christians of being irrational, psychotic, or stupid. Such accusations have no place on either side of the argument of truth.

 

Generally, atheists are not stupid. Many of them have thought through their position over a long period of time. Some were raised in religious homes, have seen what religion has to offer, and have rejected it. Of course, I think that atheists have drawn incorrect conclusions about God, but it doesn't mean they are dumb. Some atheists have presented very cogent arguments against the existence of God -- which need to be addressed -- and rest their eternity on their arguments.

 

So, just because someone believes in God and encounters someone who doesn't, that does not mean that either side is stupid. Labeling and name-calling have no place in the discussion.

[Bubblegum Bandit]

Excellent Post

[Fatty]

There are many Aethiest that are closer to the Kingdom of God than many that drag themselves to church every Sunday. The Bible speaks directly to this, and so did Jesus....better to be cold than luke warm.....

[Jiffy]

wow, i agree, excellent post.

 

especially since i couldnt be more confused about religion and my own beliefs.

[auggybendoggy]

I support puppys view especially since I myself doubt at times.

 

But I can never hold the view that this all came from some chaos or random event.

 

 

auggy