Why do atheists post here?

[georgedrw81]

Atheists are driven to rail at Christians and, usually, they don't know what is driving them. They go on endlessly, feverishly trying to prove we descended from apes. (That would make us just another animal, not created by God, and move them closer to proving He doesn't exist.) They never seem to convince anyone of anything and, yet, they go on and on and on.. I've asked more than one why, if they are happy atheists, do they hang around Christian sites trying to convince and convert believers? And that IS what they're doing; even if they won't admit it. I've never gotten a coherent reply.

Right

[Guest HIS girl]

The atheists who post here have given me an insight to how they tick......

I know one thing - it hasn't been random that they decided to post here.

[OnetrueGod]

I admitedly did not respond well...again my apologies. I reacted with sarcasm rather than with the love and grace that my Savior showed me with His own example while the people around Him screamed "crucify him...crucify him!" I usually try and show respect, coutesy, and loving grace to unbelievers who show respect to me. But the real test is showing the same to someone like the one last night who simply intended to hurt, redicule, and insult us. I responded poorly, which is not a normal reaction from me. The post struck a raw nerve and I reacted...my bad.

[Guest HIS girl]

I admitedly did not respond well...again my apologies. I reacted with sarcasm rather than with the love and grace that my Savior showed me with His own example while the people around Him screamed "crucify him...crucify him!" I usually try and show respect, coutesy, and loving grace to unbelievers who show respect to me. But the real test is showing the same to someone like the one last night who simply intended to hurt, redicule, and insult us. I responded poorly, which is not a normal reaction from me. The post struck a raw nerve and I reacted...my bad.

Oh boy, I think many of us here have had our bad days with an atheist or two on Worthy....I know I have

[Fez]

What is an atheist?

You will get a lot of answers depending on where you start and who you ask. Many "atheists" are actually not sure what they are as well.

What we need to do is back up and ask the question Who is Jesus? Jesus is who we live for, the head of the church, so examining or interacting with an atheist without fully understanding and following what Jesus would do, leads to much of the theological confusion, lack of patience, and sacrcasm nearly all of us are guilty of when the argument, as it invariably will, goes around in circles.

State you "biblical" case, and leave it at that. And if you feel more convincing is needed, always use scripture, and do not argue it's merits. It is scripture, it is the perfect answer, there is no other.

[elizabetht]

"Blessed are you when men cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of me. Rejoice, and be glad for your reward in heaven is great, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you."

[jeffnevins]

An interesting dynamic of an atheist posting here, or a Christian posting at an athiest forum is the support system.

The person in the minority won't convince the majority of their views usually.

In either case it may be the person could be seeking honest dialogue outside their comfort zone of like-minded people, or attempting to cast seeds of doubt.

A difference on the Christian forum, ideally, is exhibiting the fruits of the Spirit in our dialogue.

[MorningGlory]

There have been athiests post here in thepast and members here had many long discussions with them. A couple that I remember ended up professing Chirst and it seemed at the time became saved through the discussions here.

I say that to say that sometimes some of them are drawn here and I personally think it is by God himself.

We should always be kind and gentle with them for we never know how much the Holy Spirit will use our posts to touch thier hearts.

Good point. Bringing someone to the Lord is worth putting up with endless evolution nonsense.

[MorningGlory]

What is an atheist?

You will get a lot of answers depending on where you start and who you ask. Many "atheists" are actually not sure what they are as well.

What we need to do is back up and ask the question Who is Jesus? Jesus is who we live for, the head of the church, so examining or interacting with an atheist without fully understanding and following what Jesus would do, leads to much of the theological confusion, lack of patience, and sacrcasm nearly all of us are guilty of when the argument, as it invariably will, goes around in circles.

State you "biblical" case, and leave it at that. And if you feel more convincing is needed, always use scripture, and do not argue it's merits. It is scripture, it is the perfect answer, there is no other.