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by Lilith_Demon_Goddess_Of_The_Underworld on September 8th, 2010
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To me it is like a person who has decided to become a couch potato answering questions on exercise and bodybuilding !
by Spicy Hot on September 8th, 2010
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LOL, I love your analogy.
I think the Atheist, do research or may have studied religion, as a way to debate the religious people on here.
by drweet on September 8th, 2010
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I hear what your saying, I'm so tired of the whole religion war thing. I have stated in a recent comment in another question that I'm just tired of people trying to force their beliefs on everyone else, because no one really knows what happens when you die.
by Friartuck on September 8th, 2010
Personally it's because I was a christian 20 years - and an atheist for 8 years.
When a christian I was always asking - trying to find out what was true and what was not. I both believed and wanted to believe.
Now I don't, but am fascinated with people who do - all sorts of gods - not just the christian one. I'm also keen on pointing out the faulty logic, inaccurate science, non-factual 'facts' and so on people continually trot out to support their position.
by RC loves ice cream on September 8th, 2010
Actually, it's more like someone who used to be a couch potato and turned to exercise and bodybuilding, answering questions about why it's a bad idea to be a couch potato.
Personally, I used to be a Christian. Turning to atheism was a big decision so I read up a lot before I did. As a result, I ended up more familiar with the Bible and other writings than most Christians. I understand how that can be annoying :)
by Talimze on September 8th, 2010
In that case I can assume you don't know much about atheists. Many atheists, myself included, can only become so after a long period of contemplating religion and the idea of God. It took me about ten years. I have put a lot of effort into it, so it would be only natural that I would come away with some understanding of theology. A theist, on the other hand, does not have much motivation to contemplate God. They already have their answer, so why continue to ask questions? So, you're analogy doesn't fit.
by TSCTH on September 8th, 2010
That like saying the Republican Party can't know anything about the Democratic Party. I have spoken to many atheists that know more about religion then many theists, just as I have met many biologists that know more about chess then many chess players.
Just because a person fits into one category, it doesn’t mean they are complete ignorant of other aspects of life, or knowledge in general.
by Gingerminx on September 8th, 2010
I would say it is because many atheists studied different religions in their search for truth. Also from what I have seen, many of them seem to know and understand scripture better than those who profess to following them.
by AB is an asylum run by the inmates, ciao! on September 8th, 2010
Because most atheists here on Answerbag know a great deal more about religious dogma than most of the self deluded faithful do.
We are in a far better position to discuss religion objectively than people who are under the deleterious influence of the meme sets of religion.
by Moongrim on September 9th, 2010
Because atheists usually have actually researched the subject matter, as opposed to those who think they're automatically an expert just because they joined the club.
by trailslayer on September 8th, 2010
I don't think they so much are trying to enlighten you about God or scriptures as much as they are trying to help you learn how to use reason and logic.
by MrJosh on September 10th, 2010
Many atheists I talk to are atheists not because they don't know religion, but because they have actually studied religions and have found them all to be fallacious.
by JakobA I^_^I the alooney on September 10th, 2010
Funny that. My experience is the opposite. That quite a lot of the theists posting here appear to have never actually read the bible, or learned anything about it beyond the catchphrases used to power various crusades.
by Terance McKenna on September 8th, 2010
because we are not brain washed to think in such a lineal way ,the more I read into religion the less I believe they all fairy tales to me.
by ConservativelyLiberal on September 8th, 2010
For the same reason all the theists on AB think the same thing?
by HasntBeen on September 12th, 2010
The question contains a fallacy. An atheist who is well-informed on religion is indeed quite able to enlighten believers about God, scriptures, and religion. There is no requirement that one be a believer in order to have a solid understanding of mythology.
You could say that correcting this kind of defective logic is an example of a place where atheists can offer some enlightenment, in fact.
by Anonymous on September 8th, 2010
Just because you don't /believe/ in something doesn't mean you can't be /knowledgeable/ about it. I'm very intrigued by religion and like learning a lot about it even though I don't belong to one myself, and I definitely like talking about it and answering questions about it.
If you're talking about the smartasses, usually you get a smartass answer to a smartass question; like this one. ;P
by TROXX48 on September 8th, 2010
that is why i stay away from religion..mine is not liked or understood.really who cares
God doesn,t need anyone.i need myself to find the myths section. so long..
by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on September 10th, 2010
I have never claimed to enlighten anyone about your God, scriptures or religion.
by BenUK78 on September 12th, 2010
I'm not sure you need to believe in the Minotaur to comment on it's likelyhood. Can only people that believe in dragons comment on their existence?
Does a christian have no comment on the matters of Zeus or Osiris? Christian theologians had much to say on the subject of other peoples Gods, clearly theologians did not draw this distinction.
So why are atheists becoming proactive? Not sure. Out of interest maybe, or passion. I was interested enough in the planet to do a degree in geology, which I think looking back was an extention of my desire to understand things pertaining to 'meaning'. After studying a subject relating to the entire history of the planet it is a natural step to come and see whether the arguments here can add anything, or whether they are simply not up to the job by comparison.
Atheist are most despised minority* in America. When atheists become majority -what group would likely be most distrusted & despised?
by aldonoir on December 16th, 2011
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Did you ever become an atheist, because you were once a true believer, and realized it was a lie?
by DoMeGood on December 16th, 2011
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What do you have in your attic that would cause us to say "OH MY GOD, YOU KEPT THAT?"
by Piano Player on January 8th, 2012
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How many of you once believed in a god, before you realized that he did not really exist? If so, how did you come to that realization?
by DoMeGood on December 16th, 2011
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What's with theists calling atheist ignorant when they have ignored the enlightenment?
by Ombliss22 on December 16th, 2011
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Good answer! Hey there! - have fun.
by canbfrisky on September 8th, 2010
Hey You, I hope your having a great day. :-)
by Spicy Hot on September 8th, 2010
So they have read those web sites on how to needle Christians and that makes them authorities, unfortunately they don't know they just look like idiots.
by CactusWren on September 9th, 2010
Interesting, but poor, analogy. Its more like a believer in alchemy giving it up after learning about chemistry.
by MrJosh on September 10th, 2010
you nailed it,I study all kinds of religions and I found most of them wanting,I don't study to debate I can debate because I am entitled to.and your entitled to your opinion, say hello to the easter bunny for me
by Terance McKenna on September 10th, 2010
He is busy laying eggs right now, but says Hello. :-).
by Spicy Hot on September 10th, 2010
Opinions are like belly buttons......everyone has them and they are totally useless.
by CactusWren on September 11th, 2010
Tell that to a fetus.
by HasntBeen on September 12th, 2010
And you also are useless
by CactusWren on September 13th, 2010
CactusWren, I love your feisty attitude.
by Great Lakes Shipping Company on September 19th, 2010
Now if only he could couple it with something useful to say and a bit less bigotry. That would be a show to take on the road!
by HasntBeen on September 19th, 2010