Has Anyone Else Noticed This?

Question

That Most Atheists tend to ask Questions for the purpose of getting a rise out of Christians, pushing buttons, etc.

For instance a question like, "Why was Jesus a homosexual? He hung out with 12 men. So that means He was a homosexual."

The questions aren't asked because they truly want an honest answer. They are asked to provoke Christians to anger.

It is like constantly poking someone and then if that person gets angry or responds out of anger or hurt feelings or whatever...then that person who responded negativedly to the constant poking...is well...held guilty.

So if Person #1 keeps poking Person #2 and Person #2 gets angry and says to Person #1 That to stop that! Leave me alone! then Person #1 says to Person #2 You aren't acting very nice aren't you?

See it is kind of like a bait and trap. They only want to provoke Christians and don't really want any answer unless it is something that trashes God..no matter how illogical it is.

So if a Christian reacts like a normal human would....because sorry but Christians are humans too...then we would be deemed hypocrites etc.

Now if anyone else responded in anger...any nonchristian...then that would be acceptable and "well they are only human"

So basically has anyone else noticed that Atheists tend to ask questions just to provoke and bait and trap Christians?

I dont understand why they spend their whole lives trying to dash other people's hopes and beliefs. I mean if they truly believe God doesnt exist...they sure act like they are afraid of a nonexistent being.

Answer 1

I'd look to your own camp in this regard - they are just as guilty.



Really though, look through all the yahoo answer groups - this isn't a bastion of intellectualism.

Answer 2

I have noticed that there is a great deal of "baiting" by both sides. Not a whole lot of "come let us reason together." A shame also. Some of the questions that I have read from non-believers are very thought provoking. I even think about the silly ones. I do, however, tend to be dismissive of the insulting ones, or the really really silly ones. I also try to get a true sense of the person from his or her question. To quote a passage from the Quran (no, I have never been a Muslim) "Even a fool has his story."

Answer 3

Hm...I've always wondered a little about it, but you are right! You have a very keen eye and mind! Great job! I think that Kevin is more out of their target selling range so they think of him as less important; I'm not saying I dislike Kevin..just proving a point. But there is also Zac Efron...he is 21....Well, I don't get why the editors do this. And I think that he is hot just like Nick and Joe. Joe is 18 and he is still hot, and Kevin is only a mere 2 years apart and that makes him ugly??? What's up with that??? Zac Efron is 21 so does that make him ugly, too? Just because Kevin is older does NOT make him ugly. And this makes me feel bad. Kevin may not be my favorite, but is still part of the band and deserves to be treated with respect. Why do people do this? It's called empathy...it doesn't feel good...ever! Starred times 10!

Answer 4

Some people in this world enjoy being hateful and as long as you live your life with love and respect for them, it really shouldn't bother you. Your life belongs to you and you are entitled to feel any way you want just as they do, even though at times they seem hateful about their views. They are afraid we are not listening so they poke a little to get a rise and it usually works. It did with you, right?

Answer 5

Yea I have noticed that quite a lot.

But this is sort of generalizing, since they also ask questions out of curiosity also.

I think that Stupid atheists will always attack Christians, and stupid Christians will always attack atheists, whilst the more mature Christians and atheists will sit back ans say what is the point in all of these attacks. So the problem is with stupid people not just people in a certain faith.

Answer 6

They actually want to know more about what we have in our relationship with Jesus and God. But if they "poke" at us as you say and we retaliate, then they can say.......See?........you guys are no different than anyone else and I want no part of it.........





They don't allow us to be human and react to abuse, yet it is ok with them if they do commit the abuse.



Go figure





Bottom line....they are interested in what we have. Think about it. Why would they hang out on a religion board around a bunch of religious people who they claim to have no interest in whatsoever??

























Kp

Answer 7

It goes both ways. it is wrong of you to say that it is the atheists doing it to the poor christians. Also i would like to note that there are other groups in this section, not just christians and atheists.

Answer 8

Well... it's a free forum where you don't have to worry about someone following you home. Of course, this would be the ideal place where someone could get a rise out of other people.

Answer 9

They are simply doing the same thing that the Pharisees had done to Jesus. Best thing to do is what Jesus did,hit them with scripture.

Answer 10

I've been antagonized by "christians" more than ANY other religion. Atheists may not appreciate being told they're going to hell or that they're living a "sinful" lifestyle. Expect some backlash if you do this.

Answer 11

I've been saying that for months.



Some people just like to bully and belittle others and when we point out that we know what they are doing they call us intolerant and bigoted.

Answer 12

i like where you say "Christians and don't really want any answer unless it is something that trashes God..no matter how illogical it is."

A christian calling someone or something illogical. Now that's hypocrisy.

Answer 13

No. We are afraid of a return to the dark ages.



At the end of the day, religion it's all ugly, petty, inhumane tripe. It is the lifestyle of the delusional and sociopath.



That would not bother me so much but the believers constantly attempt to have their silly faith and practices imposed upon the rest of society

Answer 14

Atheists have nothing else to do with their lives except sit on some computer and try to anger someone. They are afraid of God because they know God will punish them in the end. They need to swallow their pride and repent.

Answer 15

Jesus said a son is like their father, Atheists father is satan.

Answer 16

but, of course, you are not generalizing all atheists are you, any more than atheists generalize all Christians of course.



hypocrite!

Answer 17

and vice versa yes

SOME atheists and SOME Christians just love to antagonise each other

Answer 18

This is true. That why the bible tells us not to toss pearls to the swine.

Answer 19

Pretty sure you only remember the questions that offend you .... while simultaneously trying to forget the ones that make you think.

Answer 20

Use the word !! They are cowards.



I use the word regularly. You describe behavior that requires a coward, and is not reprobated by cowards.

Answer 21

Yes, we all know Jesus is gay. No need to point out the facts.

Answer 22

well, i come here for the same reason people visit zoo...

Answer 23

and christians never bait their questions, right?

Answer 24

go to church you holy roller



i like how you think your right.



i admit i may not no i am right. i give everyone a chance.

Answer 25

Most of the atheists here are tweens, that is classic tween behaviour.