Why are Christians angry at Atheists?

[Zzyzx]

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Atheists (self-identified) compose about 1.5% of the US population, Agnostics account for another 2.5% (and a total of "unaffiliated" 16%).

A great deal of hostility and anger, if not outright hatred, is directed by Christians toward Atheists in particular.

Why?

[Zzyzx]

Probably for similar reasons the LORD is angry at atheists.

I do not doubt that many Christians are angry with (or hate) Atheists because they emulate their favorite "god."

They don't pay attention.

Many Atheists pay enough attention to detect major flaws in the claims and stories told by proponents of "god."

They deny their Creator.

There is no assurance that the "creator" is anything more than imagination. Some believe the stories, others do not.

They sin in ignorance.

"Sin" is a religious concept that is not binding upon anyone other than worshipers of one of the thousands of proposed "gods."

Many reject stories and claims of religion NOT on ignorance but on careful consideration of religious beliefs.

They (try to) mock God and those who proclaim Him. etc. etc. etc.

All that is necessary is to ask questions and let believers display self-righteousness and supposed knowledge of the supernatural.

But it's the LORD's anger that brings on the big trouble.

Is that one of the "after you die" threats and promises?

[YahDough]

Probably for similar reasons the LORD is angry at atheists. They don't pay attention. They deny their Creator. They sin in ignorance. They (try to) mock God and those who proclaim Him. etc. etc. etc.

But it's the LORD's anger that brings on the big trouble.

Ps:21:9: Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.

Hey...you asked the question.

Yes, "They". Them vs Us. All Atheists are this way, right?

Right! To different extents, yes.

They don't believe in God to mock him. What they mock is the willingness of people to believe what they were told with zero evidence that it's accurate.

That's what I would call not paying attention. or maybe I should have said not comprehending.

Rom:1:20: For 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:

The best evidence I got so far for choosing the Bible over any other religion ultimately comes down to emotional appeal.

It's not about "choosing the Bible". It's about responding to the calling of Christ and studying the Bible.

You believe because you feel.

I believe because God has called me to the truth.

At that, the Atheist mocks. Not at God.

Denial of God is mockery. The wonders of His creation are evident.

[YahDough]

But it's the LORD's anger that brings on the big trouble.

Is that one of the "after you die" threats and promises?

Yep. That's the one. Unless of course He gets you sooner.

Mk:16:16: He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

[Divine Insight]

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Atheists (self-identified) compose about 1.5% of the US population, Agnostics account for another 2.5% (and a total of "unaffiliated" 16%).

A great deal of hostility and anger, if not outright hatred, is directed by Christians toward Atheists in particular.

Why?

Christianity is ultimately a hate cult in general proclaimed by its very dogma.

Their very own God supposedly hates heathens where a heathen is anyone who refuses to believe in the God.

It's a hate cult by design.

I'm not joking.

This is what these cultures did back in those days. They designed their religions to specifically condemn anyone who doesn't worship the religion of their culture.

This actually began with the Greeks and their idea of Zeus as the "God of Gods".

Then the Israelites picked up on the idea and created Yahweh the jealous God of the Bible who simply hates everyone who doesn't worship him.

Then the Christians stole this jealous God and turned him into Jesus.

Then the Muslims stole this jealous God and turned him into Allah with his side-kick Muhammad.

And the religious bigotry and hatred hasn't stopped since.

Atheists are probably hated the most simply because they refuse to even play this game at all.

[Zzyzx]

But it's the LORD's anger that brings on the big trouble.

Is that one of the "after you die" threats and promises?

Yep. That's the one. Unless of course He gets you sooner.

Mk:16:16: He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

I am not easily intimidated in person or in Internet debate -- or by biblical quotes -- and have no fear of invisible, undetectable, supposed supernatural entities.

Empty religious threats are amusing.

[YahDough]

They sin in ignorance.

"Sin" is a religious concept that is not binding upon anyone other than worshipers of one of the thousands of proposed "gods."

I rest my case.

[Dantalion]

[Replying to post 16 by YahDough]

Your case is what exactly ?

You have yet to show there even is a god, you know, with actual evidence or argumentation, just calling it 'obvious' and calling people who don't agree with you ignorant doesn't even come close to making a case, let alone resting it.

[Zzyzx]

Your case is what exactly?

The "case" YahDough presents is presumed superior knowledge about an invisible, undetectable, proposed, supernatural entity -- and presumed ignorance of those who do not worship that entity.

A bigger "case" is that one should make life decisions based on evidence far beyond ancient writings presented as "truth" by religious orgaizations as a base for ideology.

[McCulloch]

Rom:1:20: For 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:

Please, tell me what things about God can be seen from creation?

It's not about "choosing the Bible". It's about responding to the calling of Christ and studying the Bible.

Why not respond to the calling of the Buddha or Krishna or something else?

[ElCodeMonkey]

They don't believe in God to mock him. What they mock is the willingness of people to believe what they were told with zero evidence that it's accurate.

That's what I would call not paying attention. or maybe I should have said not comprehending.

Rom:1:20: For 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:

This is why I brought up the "Why the Bible?" concept. Ok, sure, the things around us are evidence of a creator. I admit it, God exists. But now how do I know that your definition of God is better than MY definition of God? MY God is a God who created everything through, as we understand, natural processes and desires everyone to choose to do good without any form of threat or benefit such that he never reveals himself. Thus supernatural events do not occur lest he be known. The Bible then is contrary to who and what God is and Satan is the one who creates religions in order to cause people to believe in God's existence in order to trick us into bribed behavior, evil behavior, or threatened behavior. Any of the 3 prevent us from CHOOSING Good so they are all equally viable choices for Satan. Now, the evidence of God is clear, yes? So why is YOUR God better than mine?