Advice Needed: How Do I Coexist with Atheists?
I have been a Christian almost all my life and just recently I've been worshiping more than ever. I consult God with just about everything when I remember to. The thing is, I've taken more notice to the atheists and other non-believers around me. Most of which enjoy making rude comments and ask me questions about the Bible that I find difficult to answer.
Being a Christian, I know one is supposed to pray for those non-believers, and I am truly trying, but they make it difficult for me to even care about their well-being.
Does anyone have suggestions for coexisting with atheists?
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Speaking as an atheist, tell them they're being a bunch of dicks.
If you are discussing your religion with them, or witnessing to them, then you've got no comeback if they pick holes in your arguments or beliefs. But if they are singling you out for not believing as they do, they're being a bunch of intolerant a-holes.
By the way, I assume you don't do the same thing to gays, Muslims, foreigners, people who mention calling psychic hotlines, fans of Harry Potter, etc. right?
Forgive them, love them, and treat them with respect.
Or do the Christian thing and condemn them to hell.
How do they know how religious you are, enough to make "rude comments" unless you make it an issue? Why are they annoyed enough to make "rude comments" to you, unless you're shoving your religion in their face?
If you start asking questions aloud many people will assume you are talking to them and reply. When it turns out you are talking to your invisible friend it makes the third party in the conversation uncomfortable - particularly if you then invite the interrupter to address your fantasy father. Atheists will then reveal themselves and either mock or ask difficult questions in a (probably vain) attempt to regain some normality in the increasingly awkward social situation.
Have you tried praying silently?
how to coexist with atheists
step 1, shut the fuck up about your religion
step 4, world peace
1. Stop trying to share your delusion.
If you want to believe (for example) that some impossible super-being pulled ducks and elephants and giraffes out of his ass instead of Evolution Theory, go ahead. If you don't want me to make fun of your beliefs, stop believing such ridiculous shit.
I'm sure it's incredibly difficult to answer honest questions about the unsavory parts of The Bible, especially when the only parts you know are the "feel good" sections told to you by your preacher on Sunday. Here's a suggestions: why don't you actually pick up The Bible and read it?!
Oh, and if you REALLY want to coexist with others who don't share your beliefs, why don't you quit telling everyone they're going to hell if they don't believe as you do. We'll get along just fine then.
Hey Christians! Here are some tips to help you coexist with atheists.
1. Every once in a while, bake a tray of delicious brownies and share them with your atheist colleagues. Its hard to ask hard questions about the Bible with a mouth full of gooey delicious decadence!
Now go have fun!
"...and ask me questions about the Bible that I find difficult to answer. ..."
That right there should tell you everything you need to know. IF there really was a god who wanted people to believe and the bible really was his word, it would be crystal clear to everyone and no one could reasonably dispute it.
You know what? I'll bet those mean, evil atheists who make your life so very difficult would be nicer if you quit telling them you felt sorry for them and wanted to pray for them! Try saving your pity for the homeless and treating "non-believers" like people. Talk to them about things that aren't religion.
Tell them to stop bringing religion up, and make sure you don't mention it yourself.
It seems cold but if you agree to disagree you can find other common interests.
Most of which enjoy making rude comments and ask me questions about the Bible that I find difficult to answer.
I find is amazing that, when stumped for an answer to a skeptic question about why god is so bloodthirsty and barbaric, they still continue to justify their beliefs. It's quite sad and pathetic.
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"...ask me questions about the Bible that I find difficult to answer."
- Poe, no question about it. A true bible-thumper makes up answers as needed.
Okay, as an atheist, let me give you some advice.
Don't try to convert atheists. Don't brag about how superior you are to them. If you do, then they will respond with criticism just as harsh as, if not more than, your criticism of them. Don't act as if atheists are a bunch of immoral sinners who "just want to live in sin". Last but not least, respect our lack of a religion, and do not try to shove your religion and its arbitrary rules onto us.
Confused?
So were we! You can find all of this, and more, on Fundies Say the Darndest Things!
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