Atheist on board

[FordMan08]

Since this forum has grown and has a population of a small city, I have noticed a small colony of folks here that dont believe in God and even some that felt the need to mock his existance on Easter of all days. Sad I think.

 

[kwatters]

Since this forum has grown and has a population of a small city, I have noticed a small colony of folks here that dont believe in God and even some that felt the need to mock his existance on Easter of all days. Sad I think.

 

[LCPer]

Yeah. I have noticed also. It seems the newest sport on INGO might be Christian Bashing. Those folks need our prayers.

 

[ATM]

There will always be mockers. He died for them too.


Let 'em mock

...since they couldn't keep Him dead, it's really all they can do.

 

[Mike_Indy]

It says more about them and their insecurity than it does of our faith.

 

[Joe Williams]

Being an atheist is one thing. They are entitled to their beliefs, same as we are ours. They are entitled to speak their beliefs, same as us.

What is being seen from a few on the board is something different. It's hatred, bigotry. What they are saying, the way they are acting, seems like a bunch of Klukkers sitting around talking about how they hate Jews and black folks.

It's a reminder that there were plenty of Germans who enjoyed loading the Jews on the trains, who thought it was the right thing to do. It's a reminder that there are still people like that in the world today, and given half a chance they'll gladly toss Christians on the train, too.

Reckon it's a good test of my faith. Nobody is perfect, and I fall shorter of that goal than many. I pray for them, but must admit I question my sincerity in a couple cases. Perhaps they are being used to strengthen my faith, and make my walk a little more effective.

 

[redneckmedic]

That's OK, the Cross has broad shoulders. Besides, I started the controversy with my Christ-like attitude. Does it really matter, scripture tells us that Christians will be the minority one day, and even be prosecuted for their beliefs.

 

[IndyMonkey]

I hope that you guys are not refering to me.

Diversity is what makes this country great, I can live with you guys as I'm sure you can live with me.

 

[dburkhead]

And yet, so many Christians feel the need to belittle those who believe differently.

If you're so certain of your beliefs why is the attempted mind-reading necessary? Are people who mock the DEA's Mr. Glock Foh-ty speaking from insecurity? Do people own guns to compensate for anatomical deficiencies?

When the mind reading is aimed at you, how do you feel about it? Does your religion not teach concepts that add up to The Golden Rule?

 

[Expat]

Matthew 5:
10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

 

[redneckmedic]

I hope that you guys are not refering to me.

Diversity is what makes this country great, I can live with you guys as I'm sure you can live with me.

I have know Idea who the OP is specifically talking about. However there has been a ton of Christian Hate here as of late, as far as you are concerned, nothing wrong with healthy debate, no hate from your direction.

And yet, so many Christians feel the need to belittle those who believe differently.

Who is being belittled? The OP is actually a defensive stance not offensive.

 

[lovemachine]

I hope that you guys are not refering to me.

Diversity is what makes this country great, I can live with you guys as I'm sure you can live with me.

Uh, no. I'm afraid I can't live with you. Not uh, no way.......you eat dogs!

 

[redneckmedic]

Matthew 5:
10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Fixed that for you

 

[EvilleDoug]

I'm not sure how the "mockers" truly feel. It just seems to me that they are finding humor in getting others riled up. I believe in God and that his Son died for me. Everything else is just a part of what we have to endure before judgement day.

 

[Fletch]

There are some atheists who are real jerks.
There are some Christians who are real jerks.
There are some atheists who are wonderful people.
There are some Christians who are wonderful people.

*shrug*

 

[IndyMonkey]

Uh, no. I'm afraid I can't live with you. Not uh, no way.......you eat dogs!

I hope you and I are never in a plane crash in the andie mountians.

 

[dburkhead]

Matthew 5:
10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

"Judge not that ye be not judged, For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again."Matthew 7:1-2

"Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets." Matthew 7:12

"Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit." Matthew 7: 16-18

"God does not play dice with the Universe." Albert Einstein.
"Stop telling God what to do, Albert," Neils Bohr.
(It's amazing how many people claim belief in a god beyond human comprehension and yet are so sure of their conception of that God and what it means."

"He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so." Matthew 19:8 (While one may claim that God is unchanged and unchanging it would appear to be the case that his law is not but is instead adaptable to the development of the human animal, the societies which grow up within it and the situations in which people find themselves.)

Quotes from the KJV since that's the version I grew up with and am most comfortable with.

 

[shibumiseeker]

There are some atheists who are real jerks.
There are some Christians who are real jerks.
There are some atheists who are wonderful people.
There are some Christians who are wonderful people.

*shrug*

Shame on you for making a reasonable posting!

(+1, btw)

 

[dburkhead]

I have know Idea who the OP is specifically talking about. However there has been a ton of Christian Hate here as of late, as far as you are concerned, nothing wrong with healthy debate, no hate from your direction.



Who is being belittled? The OP is actually a defensive stance not offensive.

It might have been clearer if there had not been several posts that came up while I was writing mine. I was responding to the "it's their insecurity" comment.

 

[redneckmedic]

"Judge not that ye be not judged"Matthew 7:1-2

I love it when folk throw the judgment scripture in Christians face as an argument for conversation, based around observation.

Who is being judgmental?

By definition...

Judgment (or judgement[1]) is the evaluation of evidence in the making of a decision. The term has three distinct uses:

***SNIP***

• Religious – used in the concept of salvation to refer to the adjudication of God in determining reward or punishment for each and all human beings.

It appears at first to be a coversation winner, but it is really just a weak way of saying, I don't like what you have observed about my statement, so there.

One could just as easily say, How can you see the splinter in my eye through the plank in yours?

But the OP's point is easily recognized. Why so much Christian hate? It's plain and simple spitefulness on the day we celebrate our Saviors Resurrection.

In fact the OP of that thread actually stated himself that his whole purpose was to draw a direct attack to Christian on their day.