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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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Lostpoet · M
That's how I was taught to read the scriptures. You have to be open and prey for help and understanding. Did you not feel any comfort or warmth while reading the bible?
Dolimyte · 41-45, M
@Lostpoet you can feel comfort and warmth reading a great many books.
Lostpoet · M
@Dolimyte I know but it's supposed to have a deeper feeling. I stopped believing in my faith too when I turned seventeen.
suzie1960 · 61-69, F
@Lostpoet [quote]Did you not feel any comfort or warmth while reading the bible?[/quote]
No, not at all. As I've said, I read it with an open mind and tried to disregard any preconceived ideas about it.

I found your use of the word "prey" interesting. Was that a parapraxis I wonder?
Lostpoet · M
@suzie1960 no, I meant pray sorry.
suzie1960 · 61-69, F
@Lostpoet As I suspected, a parapraxis (also known as a Freudian slip). ;)
Lostpoet · M
@suzie1960 I no longer have those feelings either, but I used to as a kid, so I could never be an atheist.
Dolimyte · 41-45, M
@Lostpoet is a feeling a good reason to believe something?
Lostpoet · M
@Dolimyte it's a confirmation of sorts.
Dolimyte · 41-45, M
@Lostpoet the reliable sort?
Lostpoet · M
@Dolimyte I don't know.
Dolimyte · 41-45, M
@Lostpoet Maybe you should look into that?