[Rev. Edward Clement]

Re: What is it like to be an atheist?

Rape isn't for the greater good. That's my answer. Anyway as much as I would honestly, genuinely like to discuss this more with you, I have encountered so much hatred on here just because I'm Atheist I'm probably about to get banned. So er...cya I guess.

Friend, at no time have I seen anyone hate you; why do you percieve such things?

Matthew
7:5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.

We are not subject to the railing accusation of hate because we are surrendered to Jesus and do not think for ourselves; this means everything that we do is done out of the purest form of love, my young friend.

Romans
8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

[Johny Joe Hold]

Re: What is it like to be an atheist?

I'm so very proud to be a member of Landover Baptist. My friends here are so patient with the likes of lolz who come on our site, flaming, without the knowledge or wisdom that comes from loving Jesus.

We know from our experience, flaming atheists have to face their eternity. They always come to Jesus eventually.

[Johny Joe Hold]

Re: What is it like to be an atheist?

I reccommend atheists expand their reading to learn a little about themselves. I just finished reading a great article, "Merry Atheistic Nothingness" that spells precisely why you are so miserable. It says the City of Santa Monica, CA, where atheists got baby Jesus banned, should

began the realization of what everyone but atheists already know--namely that atheism is a nihilistic and dangerous philosophy incapable of making any positive contributions to either individuals or society.

http://www.christianpost.com/news/merry-atheistic-nothingness-86422/

[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: What is it like to be an atheist?

atheism is a nihilistic and dangerous philosophy incapable of making any positive contributions to either individuals or society.

Wow, that is so profound. I just wanted to see it again.

Thank you for sharing this, Brother Mayor.

[L.Allen]

Re: What is it like to be an atheist?

Hello everyone! I am an atheist, and I would like to input my opinion on this subject. First off; why am I an atheist? Simply put, I believe that there are so many awful things that occur in this world, that a God cannot exist. It is a depressing view, sadly, but one that I believe. Now what is it like to be an atheist? Well, contrary to popular belief it seems, I am extremely happy. I have a loving family, a full ride scholarship to a college, friends, and everything I could ever want. I also have never stuck anything up my butt, I am not homosexual, I am not a rapist, I am not depressed, and I am not a bad person. Saying all atheists are rapists is like comparing all religious people to the Westboro Baptist Church, who by the way wants to picket the funeral of the recent, and unfortunate, school shooting. I understand that religion is such an important concept to you, and whenever it is brought up to me, I politefully decline to talk about it, instead of trying to force my views onto other people. You may think that I am empty without religion, but I have other things in my life that fill my heart, and my life is fantastic. Sorry for the wall of text, and thank you for reading this.

[Zechariah Smyth]

Re: What is it like to be an atheist?

Hello everyone! I am an atheist, and I would like to input my opinion on this subject. First off; why am I an atheist? Simply put, I believe that there are so many awful things that occur in this world, that a God cannot exist. blah blah blah

Why would that make you believe LESS in God? He tells you right up front that He is responsible for everything, the good and the bad.

(Isaiah 45:7) "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things."

Now, if there wasn't any bad in the world, THAT would be a good reason for not believing in God.

Yours in Christ,

Z. Smyth

[Levi Jones]

Re: What is it like to be an atheist?

What caused you to hate Jesus, friend? Why have you rejected His temporary sacrifice on the cross?

[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: What is it like to be an atheist?

Hello everyone! I am an atheist, and I would like to input my opinion on this subject. First off; why am I an atheist? Simply put, I believe that there are so many awful things that occur in this world, that a God cannot exist. It is a depressing view, sadly, but one that I believe.

Hello, and thank you for answering my question.



You say yours is a depressing view, but one you are compelled to believe in. I find that sad, too. I pity you because I can tell deep in my spirit that you want desperately to be free from your depressing worldview.

The fact that "many awful things occur in this world" is because of Sin. You see, Eve, the first woman, thought much like you, that she didn't need to trust in the LORD. (Genesis 3:6) Her act of defiance unleashed sin onto the world, and it has been a Fallen World ever since.

There is Good News, friend!

Jesus came to sacrifice Himself temporarily for you! He took on all the sins of the world to pay the price of defiance against the Good LORD. (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) But you must Believe and Trust and Obey. Jesus' sacrifice does not affect everyone. Without repentance, for example, there is no salvation. Please read this very informative sermon by our own Pastor Ezekiel.

Jesus Did NOT Die For Everyone's Sins!

[Billy Bob Jenkins]

Re: What is it like to be an atheist?

Hello everyone! I am an atheist, and I would like to input my opinion on this subject. First off; why am I an atheist? Simply put, I believe that there are so many awful things that occur in this world, that a God cannot exist. It is a depressing view, sadly, but one that I believe. Now what is it like to be an atheist? Well, contrary to popular belief it seems, I am extremely happy. I have a loving family, a full ride scholarship to a college, friends, and everything I could ever want. I also have never stuck anything up my butt, I am not homosexual, I am not a rapist, I am not depressed, and I am not a bad person. Saying all atheists are rapists is like comparing all religious people to the Westboro Baptist Church, who by the way wants to picket the funeral of the recent, and unfortunate, school shooting. I understand that religion is such an important concept to you, and whenever it is brought up to me, I politefully decline to talk about it, instead of trying to force my views onto other people. You may think that I am empty without religion, but I have other things in my life that fill my heart, and my life is fantastic. Sorry for the wall of text, and thank you for reading this.

You say your worldview is depressing, and then you say you are very happy, and that your life is fantastic. Then you say that you decline to talk about religion when it is brought up to you, yet here you are uninvited on the Godliest of all internet forums telling us there is no God.

Forgive me, but I'm having trouble following your train of thought.

I understand that you are not a rapist, or an ass pervert. That part made sense. However, I pose the question to you, as an atheist, what are your reasons for not being an ass rapist? How do you square your dangerous and depressing worldview that there is no God, with the practice of non-assrape?

Psalm 14:1

King James Version (KJV)

14 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

[darthlicious]

Re: What is it like to be an atheist?

I made this account specifically to reply to this thread. Being an atheist is perfectly alright. The only difference between an atheist and you is the belief in God. I am an atheist and I don't believe in a god because there is no way the existence of such a being can be proven. That however does not make me immoral, it simply means I have a different way of thinking about things. I am a good person. I help people if I can, I hold all others equally, I just don't believe in an omniscient omnipotent being. I respect other's beliefs and I expect them to respect mine. I wouldn't try to make you an atheist. Why would you try to make me a Christian. I hope this better helped you to understand atheism and why atheists believe what they do.

[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: What is it like to be an atheist?

I made this account specifically to reply to this thread. Being an atheist is perfectly alright. The only difference between an atheist and you is the belief in God. I am an atheist and I don't believe in a god because there is no way the existence of such a being can be proven. That however does not make me immoral, it simply means I have a different way of thinking about things. I am a good person. I help people if I can, I hold all others equally, I just don't believe in an omniscient omnipotent being. I respect other's beliefs and I expect them to respect mine. I wouldn't try to make you an atheist. Why would you try to make me a Christian. I hope this better helped you to understand atheism and why atheists believe what they do.

Hello Mr. Darthlicious, thank you for answering my question. I am curious about one thing. You say you don't believe in God because there is no way to prove His existence. Do you also not believe in love?

In answer to your question, why would we try and share the Christian faith with you, it is because we know what will happen to you the moment after you take your last breath. That's a rather sad prospect, and it would be a shame for you to be ignorant of it and not have the choice to avoid it.

[Redeemed Papist]

Re: What is it like to be an atheist?

I made this account specifically to reply to this thread. Being an atheist is perfectly alright.

Titus 1:15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

God disagrees.

The only difference between an atheist and you is the belief in God. I am an atheist and I don't believe in a god because there is no way the existence of such a being can be proven.

2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Romans 1:18-23
18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.

God disagrees and you are deliberately ignoring the evidence of God in your hearts, it says so here - straight from God via Paul.

That however does not make me immoral, it simply means I have a different way of thinking about things. I am a good person. I help people if I can, I hold all others equally, I just don't believe in an omniscient omnipotent being.

1 John 5:10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.

So lying's not a sin in your book? I guess that figures...

I respect other's beliefs and I expect them to respect mine.

So you respect the beliefs of paedophiles that it's OK to molest children? No you don't. So stop pretending you respect ours or why are you here saying you are right and we (and therefore God) are wrong?

I wouldn't try to make you an atheist. Why would you try to make me a Christian. I hope this better helped you to understand atheism and why atheists believe what they do.

2 Timothy 4:1-5
1I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. 5But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

Because God Himself commands it directly (via Paul). You seem to have a real problem with simple obedience to the Lord your God.

[Weded1923]

Re: What is it like to be an atheist?

I'm not at all sure if anyone else is still curious, but I'm an Atheist. But I was reading through these forums because I like getting insight into other beliefs and seeing people's thought process into believing in the God that they do.

I'm sure quite a few people will call me queer, or a number of other insults, but I made an account to post here to perhaps help some of you see why I believe what I do, and why I believe I'm not a bad person, or anything of the sort for not believing in a God.

Feel free to ask me any question, and I will respond 100% honestly. I don't want to offend anyone either, so please refrain from posting just to try and do that to me.

[Zechariah Smyth]

Re: What is it like to be an atheist?

I'm not at all sure if anyone else is still curious, but I'm an Atheist. But I was reading through these forums because I like getting insight into other beliefs and seeing people's thought process into believing in the God that they do.

I'm sure quite a few people will call me queer, or a number of other insults, but I made an account to post here to perhaps help some of you see why I believe what I do, and why I believe I'm not a bad person, or anything of the sort for not believing in a God.

Feel free to ask me any question, and I will respond 100% honestly. I don't want to offend anyone either, so please refrain from posting just to try and do that to me.

OK, I have a question: why haven't you made a thread of your own in the Introduction Forum?

Yours in Christ,

Z. Smyth

[Weded1923]

Re: What is it like to be an atheist?

OK, I have a question: why haven't you made a thread of your own in the Introduction Forum?

Yours in Christ,

Z. Smyth

Because the original poster - and many other people in this thread- where expressing interest in talking to an Atheist, if you would prefer I could make my own post?