Question: Atheists: why do you demand that we keep our religion private?

(Posted by: Oliver on 2010-02-21 12:49:34)

Jesus commanded us preach to as many people as possible and to try and stop the unrighteousness in society. how can we do this by keeping our religion private?

Posted by: Wise Uncle Sol on 2010-02-21, 12:52:05

Because they believe freedom of speech only extends to them rather than understand real freedom gives all the right not to listen as well. They do exactly what they have a problem with others for doing.

Posted by: key on 2010-02-21, 12:50:47

Act out your faith through works, not by your fiery tongue.

Posted by: danny523 on 2010-02-21, 12:50:53

We wont believe in it and never will. You are causing hate and discomfort

Posted by: Vanessa B on 2010-02-21, 12:50:55

I would think god would want his followers to find him willingly not to be scared into it by threats of hell, or badgered into it by repetition.

Posted by: Jay [suspended] on 2010-02-21, 12:50:56

Yeah well, then go preach to a tree. i don't wanna hear it.

Posted by: lordua on 2010-02-21, 12:51:05

No one is demanding that you keep it private. Personally I just don't want religious influence in law making. Nor do I want my children having to deal with it in a public school.

Posted by: Gazoo on 2010-02-21, 12:51:10

Well...if you're going to be jerks about it stop with the persecution complex when you get a negative reaction back.

Posted by: Shereen M on 2010-02-21, 12:51:13

To Asker: Are you a Jehovah's Witness?

Posted by: Danielle on 2010-02-21, 12:51:14

The best way to show people the love of God is by acting it out- not blasting it in their faces. As a Christian, I am ashamed of people who try to "recruit " for God by talking down to people, calling them evil sinners or make people feel ashamed. GET A CLUE

Posted by: ummer f on 2010-02-21, 12:51:23

Because atheists come from an organization of elites: tinyurl.com/ atheistilluminati

Posted by: Derchin Master! on 2010-02-21, 12:51:30

You're trying to take over our schools, demean science and women and we're suppose to stand down?

Posted by: rdh;) on 2010-02-21, 12:51:49

You can't keep your religion private. And being a prophet of God doesn't mean it's a religion- unless your Catholic. Read your bible, and if people question, answer by scripture, with God's word. That's what God wanted, by my thoughts anyways.

Posted by: gibberish on 2010-02-21, 12:52:34

Ignorance shouldn't be spread...its comparable to a disease, would you spread a disease if someone told you to do so?

Posted by: Exquisitely lovely on 2010-02-21, 12:52:58

I believe in God but... Religion starts war A lot of people die because of it I don't want people to die.

Posted by: Torukmakto on 2010-02-21, 12:53:17

On the contrary I want to hear it so I can laugh at you lol

Posted by: Michael on 2010-02-21, 12:53:18

I think it's for the same reason that religious people don't like us trying to convince them that god doesn't exist. I don't care what anybody believes personally, but when someone tries to convert me, I will listen and present my point of view. The only problem is when I try to present my point of view, the religious person generally gets defensive and contentious. So, it's just easier if we ask religious people to keep their religion private. You can tell people not to kill each other without relying on getting your authority from a dead guy called Jesus.

Posted by: Brian on 2010-02-21, 12:53:38

As long as you respect other people's rights then go ahead.

Posted by: JLD on 2010-02-21, 12:54:26

Who wants religion pushed on them really? you don't see atheists pushing their views on Christians.

Posted by: Nyu on 2010-02-21, 12:54:28

Since when did me myself say that? I don't care about your religion as long as you don't try forcing things onto me or harming me, or others.

Posted by: Dance on 2010-02-21, 12:59:26

You are mistaken. Jesus did not command you to preach to as many as possible, nor did he say to stop the unrighteousness in society. Rather, Jesus said to "render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and unto God what is God's. " Jesus said plainly that "My kingdom is not of this world. " Your business is not to set up God's kingdom on earth. Christianity is an other-worldly religion that has often been perverted by the likes of Jerry Falwell. Following the example of Jesus, clothe the naked, feed the hungry, minister to the sick, and shelter the homeless. But don't imagine that your Christian duty is to stop unrighteousness in society. If you want to establish righteousness on earth, you've got the wrong religion. Become a Muslim. Islam seeks to establish righteousness.