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Why are christians so desperate to deny those who became Atheists were ever christians? [Spirituality & Religion]

I used to be a devout christian but, after seriously studying the bible and examining my faith, determined it was all BS. I found the bible to be nothing more than a jumble of myths and superstitions taken from various older belief systems and frequently contradictory. As a result of my studies, I became an Atheist.

Now I find some christians are desperate to deny I was ever a christian. They just can't accept the fact that a christian could ever break away from "the truth" (as they like to call their beliefs) to become an Atheist. The idea is so alien to them they deny it's even possible. They even claim to know what the person experienced better than that person knows. Another claim is that I couldn't have studied the bible "properly" and that I should ask (their) "god" for help. What are they so scared of?

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Pinkstarburst

I believe this is one of those topics that will never have a definitive answer, nor one that will make everyone happy. I found humor in your question...mainly because with a little word swap it's the same conundrum with different types of people.

[quote]Why are christians so desperate to deny those who became Atheists were ever christians?[/quote]

[i][b]or[/b][/i]

Why are athiests so desperate to deny those who became christians were ever athiests?

We have crazies on all sides of the table

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GeniUs · 56-60, M

@Pinkstarburst That's not the same; most people who become religious have never known god, introduce them to a concept they like (for whatever reason) and they'll accept it.
If you've known god, as I have and you turn away from the concept it is because you have studied it and decided that it doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
Summary:
Atheist > theist requires the introduction of a concept.
Theist > atheist requires the study and dismissal of a concept.

Pinkstarburst

@GeniUs I disagree

GeniUs · 56-60, M

After I explained it so clearly too, a man sees what he wants to see and disregards the rest.

Harriet03 · 41-45, F

@Pinkstarburst [image deleted]Indesputable hun 🤷‍♀️

GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M

@Harriet03 That only proves they haven't know the Lord God yet. I don't see any headstones either.

Harriet03 · 41-45, F

@GodSpeed63 You mean indoctrinated yet, by sick people like yourself.
Leave it until there 21, see how many takers you get!!
It's child abuse..

GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M

@Harriet03 [quote]You mean indoctrinated yet,[/quote]

I mean to meet Jesus at some point in their lives and receive Him as Lord and Savior on their own and without influence. That's how I come to know Him as my Lord and Savior. The sick people I see are the ones, like yourself, who believe that they have it all figured out when in reality their more lost than ever.

Harriet03 · 41-45, F

@GodSpeed63 I do not know, I've got it all figured out. That's the difference between me and you![image deleted]☝️ I know that's true!!

GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M

@Harriet03 [quote]I know that's true!![/quote]

The guy on the left is the skeptic, the guy on the right is the true believer in Christ.

Harriet03 · 41-45, F

@GodSpeed63 Not without evidence! That's the point hun!

Harriet03 · 41-45, F

@Pinkstarburst We are all born atheist hun! 🤷‍♀️

GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M

@Harriet03 [quote]Not without evidence![/quote]

That's the point I'm making, you skeptics have no evidence that what you believe is actually true but we have evidence that what we believe is actually true and have shown it to you over and over and over and over.

GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M

@Harriet03 [quote]We are all born atheist hun![/quote]

If that were true, we'd all be dead.

Harriet03 · 41-45, F

@GodSpeed63 [image deleted][image deleted]Next question

GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M

@Harriet03 Dung heap T-Shirts little children are forced to wear. That is sad.

Harriet03 · 41-45, F

@GodSpeed63 FORCED!!! HA HA. That's the funniest thing I've read in ages.
We're done... your a HYPOCRITE!!

suzie1960 · 61-69, F

@GodSpeed63 [quote]If that were true, we'd all be dead.[/quote]
You're spouting nonsense again. Has matron forgotten your medication?

GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M

@Harriet03 [quote]your a HYPOCRITE!![/quote]

We're all born hypocrites, Harriet, which is why we need Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.

GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M

@suzie1960 [quote]You're spouting nonsense again. [/quote]

Since when is the truth nonsense?

GeniUs · 56-60, M

@GodSpeed63 Ok just taking a step back, please provide evidence of a God.

suzie1960 · 61-69, F

@GodSpeed63 [quote]Since when is the truth nonsense?[/quote]

The nonsense you spout isn't the truth. If it were you would be able to prove it but you have [b]never[/b] been able to prove nor even offer evidence in support of any of your ridiculous claims.

GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M

@suzie1960 [quote]The nonsense you spout isn't the truth.[/quote]

Where's your evidence?

suzie1960 · 61-69, F

@GodSpeed63 Where's your evidence? It's for the proponent (in this case you) to prove the validity of his claims. My evidence is your inability to prove your claims.

GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M

@suzie1960 [quote]Where's your evidence?[/quote]

Again, you don't have any. Just as I thought. In that case, get used to the idea that I'm being truthful. Yeah, you can say that same statement back to me but it wouldn't be the truth. The Truth doesn't dwell in you.

suzie1960 · 61-69, F

@GodSpeed63 LOL! You've just proven my point. You don't have any evidence that your "god jehovah/yahweh" thing exists therefore there is no reason to believe it does. Your claim is a lie. You wouldn't know the truth if it jumped up an bit you on the node. You live in a complete fantasy world.

Where's your evidence that The Flying Spaghetti Monster isn't real? By your logic, if you can't prove Quob isn't real you must accept Quob is so you better get used to having Quob around.

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