Christians, why do you mistake atheism for nihilism?

those christians that think that way are basically proud of their willful ignorance, they just keepin it real watch Jesus Camp and you'll see what i mean

Love is good, beauty is good, wonder is good. Anger is bad, hate is bad, immorality is bad, etc. From your words, I think that you believe that the universe has a plan or design and that you are in tune with that design. But atheism has no worldview to elevate those qualities above mere shots of "feel-good" drugs in the brain. You're not really seeking love, you're seeking a fix; not seeking beauty, you're seeking a fix; not seeking wonder, you're seeking a fix. In the atheist worldview, the universe doesn't applaud your love, beauty and wonder and there is no plan. There are no brownie points, no attaboys; all of those exist only in your imagination.

The only way atheism doesn't turn into nihilism is through self deception.

You're right. I do see a purpose to my life, to live it to the most I can get from it while at the same time not to infringe on others. Why do I need a book to tell me the difference between right and wrong? Why do I need some supernatural being looking over my shoulder?

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Firstly, I don't think most of them know the difference. Second, I don't think they care. Perhaps one day things will change.

You hit the nail on the head.

It's what they are told from the pulpit and they believe their pastors.

yup exactly