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Christians...Have you read this?

http://www.carm.org/atheism/christianmistakes.htm

if not why not?

these seem to be perfectly sensible "rules of engagement" when answering Atheists questions....

Isnt it about time you followed the advice of your peers and at least argue your case in a "christian" manner...

Update:

Generally speaking, atheists are not stupid. Many of them have thought through their position over a long period of time and arrive at conclusions after much thought. 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.

Update 2:

of course its not so much fun lol

Update 3:

the name of the site does make me laugh too

Update 4:

Lazar** did you even read the question???

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    I'm a Christian, and that is totally true. We should be more caring and loving when it comes to Atheists. We should approach them in a manner that is pleasing to God, not in a manner that puts up immediate blocks and turns a conversation or debate into an argument. I hope that more Christians read this and take it to heart. Thanks for posting and God bless!

  • 1 decade ago

    Yes there some claiming to be Christians on here that do not act like Christians, I agree but I also see more very distrought non-believers with much strong anger issues! Its interesting to me to just look at the answers of atheists all day- to wonder what most of them go thru in life? Many of them could have a Masters Degree - religion has nothing to do with intellegence , its something you get from the heart and the soul, a faith in how exsistance came about and how the soul will live on till no end. The Christians here are only trying to help and some just are not going about it the way God would want them to

    RE to LAZAR: My Bible Doesnt Say That, Also You are not to change words of the bible into your own word. King james version. EYE for an EYE! We do still have slaves- the rich people hire them.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    And Christians have given very valid answers perhaps the intellectual atheist need to know what Christians believe and understand it! I had a atheist last night quote scripture pretending to know what it said, I sent him a nice email with the correct verse and he responds by calling me a a hole,now there is a person who has integrity! If you want to get respect for your beliefs you must give it also! For the Christians that give rude responses I ask forgiveness we all slip up from time to time I have! However we all need to try to understand each others position, When I or another Christian states a belief with reference to the Bible and you make fun of it,How is that being in harmony and accepting?

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    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Well I think that's a good site. But I haven't used it to get the better of other people. I don't want to get the better of others. Actually I don't need to. I just say and if people don't like it then that's actually up to them. But I do say.

    Holy spirit blows where he wants to. And he will put people in the right place at the right time if we are in relationship with him.

    I will go and look at that part now you have mentioned it.

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  • 1 decade ago

    It's well written and I agree with it. Carm rocks!

    I just wish atheists would use the same care when speaking to or about us Christians. The board would certainly be a more pleasant venue!

    Often, after I have given a reply, someone will email me, calling me names and viciously attacking my faith, then they turn off their email so they won't receive any response. When people behave in such a cowardly manner, it's hard to respect them as a group.

    God bless!

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  • 1 decade ago

    No I have not read it all. I don't label all Atheists stupid or morons but there are a great number. Now as for Christians not all are good and as it says in the Bible not all who call on me will go to Heaven. In religion I have no peers but as Christians I do.

  • F'sho
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    If atheists would only follow this advise as well, we could address them as the intelligent people they claim to be instead of the vile, pathological, ignorant, degenerates many of them seem to have become. Show and tell are obviously not on the same ticket for some people.

    It's difficult to show respect to those who apparently have no such thing for anyone, including themselves. I don't seek to appease anyone.

  • 1 decade ago

    I think that I do follow these guidelines actually, lol, even though I had not seen this before. I think this is actually a good site for others who wish to answer genuine questions.

  • SPAH
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    I wish more Christians (Atheists, too) thought like that. It really would make the world a better place. Hah.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I've read it now. To answer your question "if not why not?", I never read it before because I've never seen it before, lol. It's simply common sense which unfortunately is lacking by a lot of people.

    God bless.

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