Why Do atheists Attack Christianity?

[MorningGlory]

Is there such thing as scripture speaking plainly? There is sometimes a general consensus on whats acceptable to the majority, e.g "do not murder" but there are many cases of incorrect interpretations or blurred lines. I am told time again that scripture requires a grammatical-historical-contextual interpretation but how many people actually have that? They have the Holy Spirit for guidance right? Yet there is still much discrediting disagreeance. I recall too many times when individuals have had opposing views and been labelled fake christians. Even at churches you are confronted with pastors who have their own takes on things which they spread to the masses while slapping the God label upon it. Or you have individuals cherrypicking aspects of God to, falling into a permissive sentimentality. Staying in God's will and constantly renewing your mind is possibly the only thing i can think of which would keep you switched on and alert to spiritual truths and divine reality. In a few words, following Christ is a difficult journey.

Yes, there is such a thing as Scripture speaking plainly on countless issues and topics. You're speaking from the perspective of a nonbeliever, and you're talking about the problems of men - not God and the Holy Bible. Following Christ and having Him as the Head over your life is MUCH better and easier than walking alone in darkness and sin.

I never argued that having Christ at the head was worse than not. I cannot see how it is easier than going secular though. Non-believers do not see themselves as walking in darkness and sin, they are just going through life.

They are going through life like a rudderless ship.....nonbelievers have no hope and no future (at least not one that any sane person would want!). All the argument and intellectual discussion in the universe will not change the outcome for those who reject Him.

[nChrist]

Is there such thing as scripture speaking plainly? There is sometimes a general consensus on whats acceptable to the majority, e.g "do not murder" but there are many cases of incorrect interpretations or blurred lines. I am told time again that scripture requires a grammatical-historical-contextual interpretation but how many people actually have that? They have the Holy Spirit for guidance right? Yet there is still much discrediting disagreeance. I recall too many times when individuals have had opposing views and been labelled fake christians. Even at churches you are confronted with pastors who have their own takes on things which they spread to the masses while slapping the God label upon it. Or you have individuals cherrypicking aspects of God to, falling into a permissive sentimentality. Staying in God's will and constantly renewing your mind is possibly the only thing i can think of which would keep you switched on and alert to spiritual truths and divine reality. In a few words, following Christ is a difficult journey.

Yes, there is such a thing as Scripture speaking plainly on countless issues and topics. You're speaking from the perspective of a nonbeliever, and you're talking about the problems of men - not God and the Holy Bible. Following Christ and having Him as the Head over your life is MUCH better and easier than walking alone in darkness and sin.

I never argued that having Christ at the head was worse than not. I cannot see how it is easier than going secular though. Non-believers do not see themselves as walking in darkness and sin, they are just going through life.

They are going through life like a rudderless ship.....nonbelievers have no hope and no future (at least not one that any sane person would want!). All the argument and intellectual discussion in the universe will not change the outcome for those who reject Him.

Amen! The difference truly is as radical as the difference between LIGHT and DARK. A Born-Again Believer walks in the LIGHT and can see and experience things that are possible only in the LIGHT. Jesus Christ is that LIGHT - the LIGHT of the world.

[7thseal]

Is there such thing as scripture speaking plainly?

Luke13:24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

Matthew 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Revelation 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. 13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. 14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

John 14:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

John 14:24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.

2 Timothy 1:10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[MorningGlory]

Amen! The difference truly is as radical as the difference between LIGHT and DARK. A Born-Again Believer walks in the LIGHT and can see and experience things that are possible only in the LIGHT. Jesus Christ is that LIGHT - the LIGHT of the world.