How dare the Pauline 'Christians' call me an atheist simply becasue I don't agree with their crazy ideology?
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TrueChirstians™ have imprisoned the cosmic christ in their book full of blood rituals and they won't let him out. We need to save the christ.
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People are closed minded.  I am an atheist with one atheist friend and one pagan friend, and the rest of the people I associate are Christians, and I know how people must react when you say you are pagan, many people freak out when they find out I am an atheist.  They do because you are different, because you challenge their beliefs and make them wonder "hmm, is it really true?"  And so they resent you and I for that.
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I tell you what!  You are doing a good job at insulting them. Just keep being your self.\nThis so call "god lover" and puritan groups believe  of them selves as being some type of special human race that have conquer some type of special place in this galaxy of beyond.
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Seems to me that you also believe something blindly and narrowly... that you are right. Isn't that the real problem? That most people have deeply felt beliefs and believe they are right, and have a hard time tolerating others with different views? Your opinion and decisions about religions, our origins, and so on are valid, but so are mine. You speak of religious people being narrow minded, and refer to people like yourself as broad-minded. But, isn't it narrow minded to label any one group of people? You are saying that you don't like having a religious person's views imposed on you. But, in the same breath, you impose your beliefs on us, and label "anyone believing" as unfulfilled, and unintelligent. How exactly does that make sense? Since the group you are speaking of (religious people) is a group I belong to, perhaps I should enlighten you by letting you know that I'm not imposing my beliefs on anyone. I'm am quite ready to talk to those who would listen or have questions, and I am quite ready to listen to others. Do I believe blindly and narrowly? Well, if I didn't believe 100% in my God, that would make me a hypocrite who is wasting my time. If that says to you that I am either blind or narrow, then so be it. But you might consider that our time on earth may be better spent discussing issues without judgment - oh, but wait, Jesus told us not to judge, so I guess that won't work, huh?
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Well, I'm not atheist, but I'm not very religious either.  I had two friends, one who was an atheist and one who was a firm-believing christian.  Around this time of year, the atheist would say Happy Holidays and the christian would say Merry Christmas, as a way of persuading him and it ticked me off.  My mentality is that everyone's beliefs are going to be different because everyone in this world is different.  And if what they believe makes them a better and happier person, then I'm not going to judge it and more so, I'm going to be happy that's what they believe, because it makes them happy.  And those who are super-devout in their beliefs to the point where they push it on other people really piss me off.  And a lot of times, I see it's because either A)  they are too stupid and/or lazy to come up with their own ideas that they need a book or someone else to make up ideas for them or B)  they can't forgive themselves for their past sins so they think if they lead this life it'll automatically make them a better person, when it doesn't.  To those atheists out there, believe whatever you want to believe.  It's nobody's business but your own.  And a truly good person and friend will accept and respect you, even if you don't agree with their beliefs!
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I'm very happy to read most of these answers. You're on the right path and you've seen the truth. \n\nThe issue now is to be able to discuss your beliefs openly and respectfully. There's no reason that an atheist and a Christian can't have a civilized discussion, and Yahoo Answers is a perfect place to cut your teeth on these issues.\n\nTo the person who said that you are not an atheist, that you just haven't seen the truth. Well, that's exactly the kind of thing we're trying to avoid. That is disrespect. How would you feel if I said that you were not a Christian, that your head was just too clouded with myth and fear to see the truth? Hmmm. Pretty soon we would just resort to name calling and not get anywhere. You've undermined your argument quite effectively.\n\nListen to Scheb. Ask people about their beliefs and engage them with an open mind and kindness. They will say things that seem crazy. That's okay. You have to realize that your ideas seem just as crazy to them. However, through discussing these things with them, you'll both see that you are both people and the differences in belief can only come between you if you let them.\n\nNow I have some questions and some advice.\n\nFirst of all, what do you mean when you say that you luv [sic] the atheist life? Are there parties that I'm not being invited to? The atheist life, even though it comes with certain existential issues, isn't that much different than anyone else's life. We still have love, bills, good days, bad days, frustration, and everything else that accompanies the human condition. Or are you experiencing something that I'm not familiar with?\n\nAdvice: Cut out the SMS language. No one can take you seriously when you write "ppl" instead of "people," "2" instead of "to," and "u" instead of "you." It starts you off looking like a lazy kid. Don't give the other side the upper hand before you even begin a discussion. Seriously. Also, spelling and grammar count. As do capital letters. No one will take you seriously if you can't present yourself seriously.\n\nSorry if I'm a little harsh, but I'm glad to see that you've come to these hard won conclusions and I'm happy to have you around here to add your two cents.\n\nWelcome.
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Exactly! I Couldn't agree with you more, It's so funny because I feel like I have more values and morals then they do and I don't even believe in God. They support war and the Killing of people. I don't believe in Killing in any way shape or form. The funny thing about Christians is there are 2 kinds. The ones who think that everyone except Christians are going to burn in hell...and then you have the moderates who try to avoid that issue by saying we are all God's children and maybe they are legit because they have interpreted god in a different way. I think both groups are dangerous because they do not benefit human grown in any intelligent manner. My Family sadly is extreamly religious and talking to them is like talking to a brick wall...they continually remind me that I'm going to burn in hell and the things they say to me are evil in my opinion.
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I answer atheist questions because I have been called thisso many times, simply because I am not Christian.\n\nI don't know everything, but I know I place my thinking further than limiting it to a bible. Which by the way, is fictional. Which is also written in part by mentally ill people who were considered saints by men-not by God.\n\nMy mind is open and can be changed, my mind is not closed to all things other than the bible. I do believe in God, but am considered atheist since I am not christian. This is where they are wrong.
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Those words are not of God and not of Christ. A Christian who says those things is not acting as a Christian should. These are deceptions of the devil and are based on hatred.\n\nYou, I see from many of your posts, are grappling with these questions. But you post them as if they were insults or jokes. I see through that. You are partly consumed by a temptation to persecute Christians. You are partly ruled by this and have no control over it. And it bothers you. But your resolution is a false one, in that you believe Christians are at the root of this lack of inner control. It feeds the flames and you relinquish more self-mastery as time passes.\n\nThe proof is that at this moment you are probably saying this is stupid and you will try to ignore it. Ignorance is your tool to continue the persecution. As long as you refuse to understand what Christianity teaches then you can continue to mock it with half-sincere questions based out of your inner conflicts.\n\nIt is not Christians you have a problem with. It is yourself. But go ahead and scoff and continue on in the path of slavery to your emotions.
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Although I, myself, do not claim Atheism, I am an Agnostic with an Athiest Dad.\n\nI understand what you are trying to get across and no offense is taken.  I only ask you do not take offense to my answer, I mean no offense.\n\nI think the reason is because Athiest come into contact with "direct" Christianity through Christians. And, like with all beliefs of non beliefs, there are those people who are "overtly critical".  By that I mean, there are some people out there who go out and attack others for not having the same thought processes.  In some cases, it's a poor way to defend oneself.  In other cases, it is just pig headed antagonism.\n\nThis is the same answer I would give to an Athiest who asked why Christians seem to attack Athiest, not Atheism.\n\nOk, so I don't go off on an incomprehensible rant, I think I should stop typing before I confuse myself lol\n\nFeel free to contact me though if you need a more precise answer.
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You flatter yourself to think that I, or any other sane human being, would be obsessed with you. I'm not thinking about you and your cronies, and am certainly not talking about you. Haven't uttered the word "atheist" all day, in fact, until now. \n\nYou're not in as much as a minority as you think. There are plenty of atheists where I live. Some of them are my good friends, despite the fact that I'm a believer. \n\nI choose to believe; they don't. It's no big deal.
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It's not Christians and Atheists.  \n\nIt's fundie xians and militant atheists.  (I suppose you could call me a militant atheist, because I'm guilty of the hostility and disrespect at times when dealing with xians of the fundie variety).  I don't mind christians as a rule (Or Muslims or Jews, or any other religion).  I believe faith is a personal thing and everyone has to follow their heart, but the moment they start trying to push their religion on others, or condescend to anyone who doesn't believe what they do, it gets my back up and sometimes the claws come out.
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Now stop J Man, you're not looking at life from a "logical" view. Obviously those crazy Christians (like me) have got you brainwashed! The God we love and adore, why, we need to give all that up, because some dude on Yahoo showed me the error of my ways.
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So, from some of YOUR questions, I assume you're a politician, a cartoon (well, at least your avatar is) a homosexual and a philosopher, right? I mean, you posted in all of those categories...\n\nAnyway, atheists don't believe in god, and atheism is not a religion. But we do believe in religions (i.e.: in the fact that they exist, and are here for a particular purpose which some of us don't like). So, on top of being manipulated by churches, we ALSO have to endure it quietly? I DO NOT THINK SO.\n\nBTW, he IS imaginary.
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I agree with everything but the notion of a sentient god / universe.\n\nEdit:\n\nWhy would I get a thumbs down for my opinon? ... must have been a christian.
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Thank You! And Christians need to quit reporting Atheist for their opinions. As long as it is not cursing, or filthy. All people need to try and just get along. Hardly any one on here has the same opinion, but that does not mean that we can't have a decent comment or reply. Again, THANKS.
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Why are you so p!ssed off, sounds to me that you are not very secure in what you believe. Usually that's the case when someone continues to say that they believe something they themselves know is ridiculous.  All I have to say is your system of beliefs is weak and unstable your flaired temper tells me that your actually do not believe what you say you believe and it\npisses  you off when someone challenges it. You do not know how to defend it so you throw a childish fit and call names.  Grow up, get a live and believe some thing you can believe in.  God is God and you aren't big enough to believe Him away. He is there whether you like it or not and He is unmovable and will still be hear when you are dead and buried and He will cause the grass to grow on your dead carcase while your soul continues to die in hell.\n\nBe Blessed though you do not believe in God, He believes in you and waits for you to acknowledge Him.