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Why do some Christians ask questions of atheists, but block atheist answers? Too insecure for thee answers?

Obviously I am not talking to the ones who have not blocked me. I'm talking about the insecure ones. I actually like some of you guys, believe it or not.

Update:

I can only assume the people who would do this would be extremely insecure with their own beliefs, unable to accept dissent from their point of view, even though they are asking for the views of those who dissent. I would further assume this is in some way related to the desire expressed by some Christians to expel any non-Christians (they SAY non-religious, but we all know what they mean) from the R&S section so they don't encounter dissenting views. Are many Christians really on that shaky of ground with their religion that the lowly atheist, not having the power of God, can shake them so?

Update 2:

To be fair, only one has blocked me. I don't even recognize that one. But that person has probably blocked a lot of atheists BEFORE posting questions to atheists to bias the results.

MaccerTW, I like your honesty and bluntness. I respect that.

Olga, I don't agree with you, but I always have to respect you. You are DEFINITELY not the type I was talking about.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I only block Atheists who answer in a mocking tone. I never block serious answers

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    5 years ago

    i understand what you recommend the fault lies with their lack of ability to respond to the actuality Stalin outfitted a regime on a warped version of Karl Marx's philosophies that have been impractical besides . nevertheless Stalin did some very unsightly issues he additionally did a variety of of sturdy that the Christians hadn't like bringing nicely-known wellbeing care to the individuals for the 1st time in Russia . They on no account seem on the full image in basic terms their narrow view of unreality . this could be a symptom of the sickness call Christianity . the least complicated thank you to confirm while you're being blocked is to sign out and refresh if the question seems you recognize that guy or woman blocked you . then you definately can sign into yet another account he does not have blocked and answer him besides .

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I agree. I also generally notice they never really read atheists answers fully. They just read the part they are emotionally involved in such as if they are emotionally involved within the idea that there is a god, then they will only respond to that and will only read that part of the question and will ignore everything else. That is extremely annoying and stupid but I notice that alot of these guys do this. Also they always assume that we are attacking them whenever we question them. Hey you guys, if you don't want us to judge the context of the bible, keep it to yourself.

    If you don't want atheists to judge the bible and its flaws, keep it to yourself, if not, then we will judge.

  • 1 decade ago

    Maybe they are just looking for people to block. Like, okay, I can block those people because they're atheist, and add these people to my contacts for being Christian....a few atheists I've met do the same thing, it's not unique to theists.

    Personally, I have theists and atheists in my contacts, and the only people I have blocked are those that have blocked me first.

    Variety is the spice of life.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Pure and Simple. It's bias. I demand a lot in my questions against Christianity, I may be biased, but it's mainly because none of them answer the question correctly and try to go around it.

    Addendum: See, it's going on right now. I was just down-thumbed. But it seems that both parties participate in it, but it's because no party wants to be over down-thumbed.

  • 1 decade ago

    I could ask the same about the evangelical atheists on here. I am blocked by about 25 of them with this new account. With my other account that was suspended I was blocked by about 49 of them.

  • 1 decade ago

    No, they simply do not want the sarcastic remarks that some athiests are very liberal in providing on these forums. Seriously, did you read that rape thread? I think it just serves the sole purpose of creating friction.

  • 1 decade ago

    Hahah, I just asked the same question... weird...

    Olga and Mainworry (same character?) are my latest blockers... how about you?

    @Olga: Why do you ask in a mocking tone? I don't block you, or anyone else for that matter..

    Source(s): IMH atheist O
  • 1 decade ago

    Y! Blocking knows no bounds.

    Many of the faithless practice blocking as well. Perhaps you shouldnt make assumptions?

    I have no one blocked.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    lol, i'm a christian and i have no one blocked.

    however there are tons of atheists that have blocked me simply because i believe

    ironic huh?

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