What do Atheists believe?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a believer I have no problem with atheists. I just have a problem when atheists say things like there’s no God. How about I don’t believe in any God or gods, but acknowledge others do and be respectful of that?

Gentle, respectful question: do you ever say "there is a God," or "God is good," instead of "I believe there is a God" or "I believe in a good God?"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a believer I have no problem with atheists. I just have a problem when atheists say things like there’s no God. How about I don’t believe in any God or gods, but acknowledge others do and be respectful of that?

Gentle, respectful question: do you ever say "there is a God," or "God is good," instead of "I believe there is a God" or "I believe in a good God?"

If asked I always reply I believe in God. I do believe there is a God. God is good. I praise him. Respectfully, do believers have a right to express they do believe in God? Or must we remain mute?

I don’t believe in Allah, but if someone says praise Allah, I would not try to argue with them. Or ask them to not express their belief in him. Or be offended they presume they can praise him in my presence. I actually have lived in various countries in the Middle East and at no point did I ever have contact with a Muslim and was offended by their practice of their religion.

If Atheists believe in no God, that’s fine. But I have never tried to convince or question their beliefs, or convince them their is a God.

Non-believers here openly mock the Christian God and ask why He causes cancer and evil in humans. Although that’s a question even Christians struggle with at times, it seems like God is always blamed for the evil of the world but never given credit for the good.

Let’s say there’s a God. And he allows evil. Does he not therefore allow good? If a child dies from cancer, does he not also heal a child from cancer?

[Anonymous]

You have a problem with atheists making declarative statements about the existence (or lack thereof) of God. You find it not to be respectful of believers to make the claim of fact.

It's probably something that goes both ways. That's all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You have a problem with atheists making declarative statements about the existence (or lack thereof) of God. You find it not to be respectful of believers to make the claim of fact.

It's probably something that goes both ways. That's all.

Quite the opposite. Freely declare you believe there is no God. That’s perfectly acceptable.

Just don’t ask me to not declare there is.

[Anonymous]

And such as with Islam, at no time did I try to attribute the evils of the world to Allah and or blame him or their religion for evil. Being respectful of someone’s religion includes not trying to attack them for it.

My personal opinions on Islam aren’t going to change anyone’s mind and it’ll only make me look like an a@@ arguing for arguing with someone about it. I clearly can believe what I believe and they what they believe.

[Anonymous]

^^^ ooops to many arguings

[Anonymous]

Recall --

Anonymous wrote:As a believer I have no problem with atheists. I just have a problem when atheists say things like there’s no God. How about I don’t believe in any God or gods, but acknowledge others do and be respectful of that?

Must have been a differnt PP, then.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a believer I have no problem with atheists. I just have a problem when atheists say things like there’s no God. How about I don’t believe in any God or gods, but acknowledge others do and be respectful of that?

Gentle, respectful question: do you ever say "there is a God," or "God is good," instead of "I believe there is a God" or "I believe in a good God?"

If asked I always reply I believe in God. I do believe there is a God. God is good. I praise him. Respectfully, do believers have a right to express they do believe in God? Or must we remain mute?

I don’t believe in Allah, but if someone says praise Allah, I would not try to argue with them. Or ask them to not express their belief in him. Or be offended they presume they can praise him in my presence. I actually have lived in various countries in the Middle East and at no point did I ever have contact with a Muslim and was offended by their practice of their religion.

If Atheists believe in no God, that’s fine. But I have never tried to convince or question their beliefs, or convince them their is a God.

Non-believers here openly mock the Christian God and ask why He causes cancer and evil in humans. Although that’s a question even Christians struggle with at times, it seems like God is always blamed for the evil of the world but never given credit for the good.

Let’s say there’s a God. And he allows evil. Does he not therefore allow good? If a child dies from cancer, does he not also heal a child from cancer?

Who is asking you to remain mute? We live in a culture of beleif...prayers before sports games, very political ends their speech with a “god bless America”, celebrities all the thank god for their wins, etc.

As threads have pointed out, public atheism is still a minority opinion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a believer I have no problem with atheists. I just have a problem when atheists say things like there’s no God. How about I don’t believe in any God or gods, but acknowledge others do and be respectful of that?

Gentle, respectful question: do you ever say "there is a God," or "God is good," instead of "I believe there is a God" or "I believe in a good God?"

If asked I always reply I believe in God. I do believe there is a God. God is good. I praise him. Respectfully, do believers have a right to express they do believe in God? Or must we remain mute?

I don’t believe in Allah, but if someone says praise Allah, I would not try to argue with them. Or ask them to not express their belief in him. Or be offended they presume they can praise him in my presence. I actually have lived in various countries in the Middle East and at no point did I ever have contact with a Muslim and was offended by their practice of their religion.

If Atheists believe in no God, that’s fine. But I have never tried to convince or question their beliefs, or convince them their is a God.

Non-believers here openly mock the Christian God and ask why He causes cancer and evil in humans. Although that’s a question even Christians struggle with at times, it seems like God is always blamed for the evil of the world but never given credit for the good.

Let’s say there’s a God. And he allows evil. Does he not therefore allow good? If a child dies from cancer, does he not also heal a child from cancer?

That he chooses which innocent child to die from cancer and which one to heal seems pretty cruel. A omnipotent, loving God could have them both live. But he doesn't. Not because he's mean or mysterious. Because he doesn't exist.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a believer I have no problem with atheists. I just have a problem when atheists say things like there’s no God. How about I don’t believe in any God or gods, but acknowledge others do and be respectful of that?

Gentle, respectful question: do you ever say "there is a God," or "God is good," instead of "I believe there is a God" or "I believe in a good God?"

If asked I always reply I believe in God. I do believe there is a God. God is good. I praise him. Respectfully, do believers have a right to express they do believe in God? Or must we remain mute?

I don’t believe in Allah, but if someone says praise Allah, I would not try to argue with them. Or ask them to not express their belief in him. Or be offended they presume they can praise him in my presence. I actually have lived in various countries in the Middle East and at no point did I ever have contact with a Muslim and was offended by their practice of their religion.

If Atheists believe in no God, that’s fine. But I have never tried to convince or question their beliefs, or convince them their is a God.

Non-believers here openly mock the Christian God and ask why He causes cancer and evil in humans. Although that’s a question even Christians struggle with at times, it seems like God is always blamed for the evil of the world but never given credit for the good.

Let’s say there’s a God. And he allows evil. Does he not therefore allow good? If a child dies from cancer, does he not also heal a child from cancer?

That he chooses which innocent child to die from cancer and which one to heal seems pretty cruel. A omnipotent, loving God could have them both live. But he doesn't. Not because he's mean or mysterious. Because he doesn't exist.

I imagine you tryping that so furiously. With a furrowed brow, full of righteousness. Like an atheist church lady! OMG! Atheists have bitter old church ladies too! Lulz!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a believer I have no problem with atheists. I just have a problem when atheists say things like there’s no God. How about I don’t believe in any God or gods, but acknowledge others do and be respectful of that?

Gentle, respectful question: do you ever say "there is a God," or "God is good," instead of "I believe there is a God" or "I believe in a good God?"

If asked I always reply I believe in God. I do believe there is a God. God is good. I praise him. Respectfully, do believers have a right to express they do believe in God? Or must we remain mute?

I don’t believe in Allah, but if someone says praise Allah, I would not try to argue with them. Or ask them to not express their belief in him. Or be offended they presume they can praise him in my presence. I actually have lived in various countries in the Middle East and at no point did I ever have contact with a Muslim and was offended by their practice of their religion.

If Atheists believe in no God, that’s fine. But I have never tried to convince or question their beliefs, or convince them their is a God.

Non-believers here openly mock the Christian God and ask why He causes cancer and evil in humans. Although that’s a question even Christians struggle with at times, it seems like God is always blamed for the evil of the world but never given credit for the good.

Let’s say there’s a God. And he allows evil. Does he not therefore allow good? If a child dies from cancer, does he not also heal a child from cancer?

Who is asking you to remain mute? We live in a culture of beleif...prayers before sports games, very political ends their speech with a “god bless America”, celebrities all the thank god for their wins, etc.

As threads have pointed out, public atheism is still a minority opinion.

Lack of belief in a god is the fastest growing position on theism.

https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/04/160422-atheism-agnostic-secular-nones-rising-religion/

People are waking up!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a believer I have no problem with atheists. I just have a problem when atheists say things like there’s no God. How about I don’t believe in any God or gods, but acknowledge others do and be respectful of that?

Gentle, respectful question: do you ever say "there is a God," or "God is good," instead of "I believe there is a God" or "I believe in a good God?"

If asked I always reply I believe in God. I do believe there is a God. God is good. I praise him. Respectfully, do believers have a right to express they do believe in God? Or must we remain mute?

I don’t believe in Allah, but if someone says praise Allah, I would not try to argue with them. Or ask them to not express their belief in him. Or be offended they presume they can praise him in my presence. I actually have lived in various countries in the Middle East and at no point did I ever have contact with a Muslim and was offended by their practice of their religion.

If Atheists believe in no God, that’s fine. But I have never tried to convince or question their beliefs, or convince them their is a God.

Non-believers here openly mock the Christian God and ask why He causes cancer and evil in humans. Although that’s a question even Christians struggle with at times, it seems like God is always blamed for the evil of the world but never given credit for the good.

Let’s say there’s a God. And he allows evil. Does he not therefore allow good? If a child dies from cancer, does he not also heal a child from cancer?

That he chooses which innocent child to die from cancer and which one to heal seems pretty cruel. A omnipotent, loving God could have them both live. But he doesn't. Not because he's mean or mysterious. Because he doesn't exist.

I imagine you tryping that so furiously. With a furrowed brow, full of righteousness. Like an atheist church lady! OMG! Atheists have bitter old church ladies too! Lulz!

Any other thoughts besides the look on the face of the person typing the above?

Or maybe even a different view of the writer's motives or emotions -- e.g., sadness for the children that are not cured or recognition that no benevolent, omnipotent being would act in such a way, or frustration that anyone could express such a weak defense for a supposedly loving god - letting some kids die and healing others. ugh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a believer I have no problem with atheists. I just have a problem when atheists say things like there’s no God. How about I don’t believe in any God or gods, but acknowledge others do and be respectful of that?

Do you have a problem with someone, atheist or not, saying there are no unicorns, there is no tooth fairy, there is no Santa Claus, there are no ghosts, there are no vampires, there is no bigfoot, there are no djinns, etc.? Do all of those have to be respectfully couched in a phrasing of personal belief since others do believe in all of those?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a believer I have no problem with atheists. I just have a problem when atheists say things like there’s no God. How about I don’t believe in any God or gods, but acknowledge others do and be respectful of that?

Do you have a problem with someone, atheist or not, saying there are no unicorns, there is no tooth fairy, there is no Santa Claus, there are no ghosts, there are no vampires, there is no bigfoot, there are no djinns, etc.? Do all of those have to be respectfully couched in a phrasing of personal belief since others do believe in all of those?

Atheists lack basic respect. You don’t compare someone’s beliefs to Bigfoot.

Again when I lived in the Middle East among Muslims, the last thing I ever would have done is equate their religion with belief in Bigfoot or vampires.

It’s just childish.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a believer I have no problem with atheists. I just have a problem when atheists say things like there’s no God. How about I don’t believe in any God or gods, but acknowledge others do and be respectful of that?

Gentle, respectful question: do you ever say "there is a God," or "God is good," instead of "I believe there is a God" or "I believe in a good God?"

If asked I always reply I believe in God. I do believe there is a God. God is good. I praise him. Respectfully, do believers have a right to express they do believe in God? Or must we remain mute?

I don’t believe in Allah, but if someone says praise Allah, I would not try to argue with them. Or ask them to not express their belief in him. Or be offended they presume they can praise him in my presence. I actually have lived in various countries in the Middle East and at no point did I ever have contact with a Muslim and was offended by their practice of their religion.

If Atheists believe in no God, that’s fine. But I have never tried to convince or question their beliefs, or convince them their is a God.

Non-believers here openly mock the Christian God and ask why He causes cancer and evil in humans. Although that’s a question even Christians struggle with at times, it seems like God is always blamed for the evil of the world but never given credit for the good.

Let’s say there’s a God. And he allows evil. Does he not therefore allow good? If a child dies from cancer, does he not also heal a child from cancer?

That he chooses which innocent child to die from cancer and which one to heal seems pretty cruel. A omnipotent, loving God could have them both live. But he doesn't. Not because he's mean or mysterious. Because he doesn't exist.

I imagine you tryping that so furiously. With a furrowed brow, full of righteousness. Like an atheist church lady! OMG! Atheists have bitter old church ladies too! Lulz!

Hmm, I'm not PP, but PP's statement does not seem righteous to me. It seems like a really fair point, actually -- how could an all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving God allow one child to suffer and die and another to suffer and live? (Or allow ANY children to suffer, for that matter?)

Further, the fact that you're LAUGHING OUT LOUD at the PP for expressing legitimate emotion regarding the cruelty of children getting and dying of cancer is just...