I'm an Atheist, why do people have issue's with us?

Because your very existence is a threat to religious people's delusion.

You're like a heckler at the play they are trying to watch. What these people don't understand though, is that you didn't ask to be brought into their theatre.

I'll try to answer you like this -

I know atheists think that people who believe in God are simple and foolish. And I can actually understand that. It's human. It's the hostility towards Christians that I do not understand. Take my example -

(coming from the Atheists point of view now -) Picture a child who believes in the tooth fairy. Child is excited about the treasure they are about to receive. He is happy and wants to share that with others (you). He wants you to enjoy the same happiness and reward that he has been given and hopes you will believe, too. Now, in this scenario, I can see the other person smiling and appreciating the thought (even though it is considered pure fantasy) and even giving a little pat to the head. But what would make someone take the child by the shoulders and shake them while yelling 'Get a grip, man! It's all a hoax!'. No ill will was intended on the child's part, yet the child is dealt with so harshly and with malice.

I've never once felt hostility towards someone who isn't a believer solely based on the fact that they, well, didn't believe. Why would an atheist be hostile towards me? I only wish you the best, and in my heart I believe the best is found in God.

I'm not angry when someone doesn't understand what I am trying to teach them. Instead, I am sad and I pray for them. Does that hurt you? If so, how?

In all honesty, its not you its the other atheists that are the problem because people can just say whats your problem with catholics and the like.

Its so difficult to have a proper discussion about whether religion is a good or bad thing and what religion is deemed to be the most logical.

Alot of atheists on here are very much abusive, they feel that because they do not like religion, its an excuse to say that everyone else is stupid and feel the need to degrade people for their belief in God. If they ask how god was created...they do not accept peoples views, they just say he doesnt exist and that we are stupid for thinking god was just there, even though its just what people have been taught. They just don't accept any other view except their own.

At the same time, people from other religions retaliate in the same way, so you ask what is our problem and we ask what is your problem and it just results in a vicious circle which there really is no need for.

Im not a practising Catholic because I have lost interest in religion over time, I understand that every belief has flaws including your arguement that we can all get along without it. (not saying your wrong, just saying that people will have good theories on why this is incorrect as much as you would have theories on why religion is wrong).

Point is, alot of atheists here don't listen, they start these questions just to cause an arguement where only they are right, with no regard for anyone else.

I can only hope that you will not be the same, it would be nice to know some people here value other opinions but can challenge them in a mature and logical way.

Yes, were here bro!

I was born and raised Catholic , alter boy , the whole shot. Until I reached the 4th grade , when my parents got a divorce! That's when I started noticing all the people shunning my mom for being a single parent in the catholic society! That really hit the family hard! That's when I started seeing the LIGHT, so to speak, The Catholic society started to look and feel like a CULT, (do as I say not as I do) always came out of the priest mouth, (give the church 20% of weekly earnings) Come on people, so what, the priest could have a new car!

So I decided to go my own way, but don't get me wrong, I still believe in a higher power! Weather His/Her name is God or Jesus Christ doesn't really matter to me, what matters is that I know their is someone out there!!!

With that, I want to say BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU WANT , BECAUSE I HAVE MY BELIEVES AND THAT WILL NEVER CHANGE!!!

First of all, there is no such thing as an Atheist.

What, you say.

Let me explain.

There are believers who do not have "PROOF" but believe based on faith. Then there are Agnostics who say I am not sure, give me some proof and I will believe.

ANYONE when given enough proof would believe, so that puts you at the far end of the spectrum, but still you are agnostic. If you were given actual proof and enough of it, you would believe.

Well you say, you do not want other viewpoints pushed on you yet you want to force your belief (or lack of) on others,i.e. you want religion out of schools. You are saying that what I believe is right and everyone should believe the way I do.

A little hypocritical don't you think

We probably will never have "PROOF" because then it would not require "FAITH". We are supposed to believe in a higher authority, whether it be Buddah, Allah, God, etc. without being shown proof.

You didn't mention money. On every piece of paper money and most coins, it says,"In God we trust" So I suppose you do not like money because it contradicts your belief system

And lastly, the Constitution states "Freedom OF religion" not freedom from religion. That statement is why we should have prayer in schools. You are not covered by the Constituion.

I'm somebody who believes in God, but I'd also like to see religion and God out of our public schools and government. Quite obviously, all of us, believers and non-believers alike, have the capacity to be much nicer and more loving to each other. I've met quite a few atheists who are very good, nice, articulate people, and I've also met some who have serious axes to grind with those institutions that represent God here on Earth and the people who see value in being involved with those institutions. Like it or not, both theists and atheists have a way of getting painted with the same brush as some of their more stupid and vocal members.

Hello,

TT you have a point but I like rules put across the board for all or things get challenged and fall apart. I was wondering if you would support dismantling that Statue Of Liberty. She is the goddess Libertas, ancient Rome's goddess of freedom from slavery, oppression, and tyranny. She too is an offensive religious symbol by definition and ought not be on Federal Public property.

Cheers,

Michael Kelly

Totally. Though I'm not a Atheist nor Christian(Free thinker leaning toward buddhism), I don't think religions should be taught it school. It's kind of brainwashing especially when they are so young. Well, on the other hand, the government does what ever they want to, but the Christian politicians are kind of against Same-sex marriage because the bible says so. That's bull, equality is KEY.

From the atheist perspective, even the mention of the word god on our money, our national motto and our pledge of allegiance is an intolerable association of church and state contrary to the principles the Founding Fathers built the country on.

From the religious (i.e. christian) perspective, NOT having the word god in all these places is in intolerable insult to their faith in their god.

Ironically (and hypocritically from the atheist viewpoint), christians see the removal of god from those institutions as intolerable forcing of atheism onto them.

I say ironic and hypocritical because in each of the three examples "god" was added by christians AFTER the establishment of the instituions involved. Atheists see "taking god out" as just putting things back the way they were in the first place.

I am not an atheist.

I believe that whatever is true for you is true for you.

Religion is a heated up subject and I would like to see it removed from all governments and schools because it forces onto one a believe.

My only objection with Atheist are those who do not tolerate other peoples non-violent, non-criminal personal views. And that includes the religious freaks too.

Well, my friend, it is because those who follow some form of Theism do not want to even CONSIDER the chance that you can be happy without religion or any supernatural belief system for that matter.

If you claim sincere happiness in life as an atheist you are obviously in denial, according to the fairy-tale worshipers.

Man, I am so tired of hearing the same 'ole rehashed pascal's wager arguments.