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Question: Why can't Bible Thumpers let people be who don't have their beliefs!?
Bible-Thumpers get so upset when you bring up the notion that "Their probably isn't a superior God" like they think!. They can't handle listening about why I don't believe in him, but they expect me to listen to their stupid explanation about how there is one!. There is no logical explanation that holds water for a Christian or Catholic God's exhistence!.!.!. Non!. It's amazing how the brain can stop certain things from "clicking"!. They say the brain blocks from you what will can hurt you or really scare you!. I guess that's my answer right there!Www@QuestionHome@Com


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I don't know why!.!.!.I know what you're saying though!. I've had their beliefs forced down my throat my whole life!. They don't want to hear what you think and if you give a logical rebuttal for their beliefs they get angry!. I never tell my beliefs unless asked, but that's always been enough to get me into a row with my family as well!.
Just look at all the missionary work done by most religions!. They take food to starving people and give it to them of course on the condition that they also have to stomach their beliefs!.!.
Sorry for that; a little built up hostility there I guess!.
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Some are motivated by this scripture !. !. !.

John 3:16 (New International Version)

16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life!."

Others by this scripture !. !. !.

Romans 10:15 (New International Version)

15 And how can they preach unless they are sent!? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"

You may not like my answer, but that is what motivates some of them!. I, personally, don't like quoting scripture, but without the scripture, many christians would lose the desire to believe in Judeo-Christian god!.

Some people say people should examine their hearts!. Where your heart lies, there lies your god!.


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I think your answer is in your choice of words - Bible thumpers -

Because they are disturbed people - fundamentalists who have need of fundamental truths which need shoring up!. Just be thankful that you are not one and let them go!. There is no logic to it !. Most religious people don't do this!. You will feel better if you just recognise that they have a big problem and are not rational!. If you just look at them you will see that they are self tortured not happy bunnies!.

Don't take them personally whatever they are giving you they are going through so much more torment inside!.
Find ways of dealing with this attention that you dont want without brutalising yourself or making yourself fundamentalist!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

well then!.!.!.christians are called to be a witness, this is to be done out of love, not spite, those that don't take the time to listen before they talk or become upset at your personal beliefs are essentially doing the exact opposite of what they are called to do, it is being a fundamentalist, every religion in the world has them and sorry to say even atheists, evolutionists etc have them as well, it is people who judge and do not listen, much like what you are doing yourselfWww@QuestionHome@Com

we do listen!. reading this makes me extremely sad for you, God bless!. look around you, study science, it will come to you, everything is so complex, it could not have come from an explosion that came from a bunch of random particles that came out of nowhere!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I think part of their religious belief system requires them to "witness!."

I know that is true of the Mormons or Later Day Saints, and for sure the Jehovah Witnesses!.

Others might just enjoy the sound of their own voice!. ;)Www@QuestionHome@Com

In response to your answer, May you come to know the "One Silent Night" and the reason for our faith then your answer will be complete!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

You can't prove or disprove a faith, that's why it is a faith!. There is no logical explanation!. Unfortunately there is no logical explanation for many things that are proven to exist!. Sometimes when people are very enthusiastic about something new they can be overwhelming and annoying!. That can be whether they are Christians, Communists or converts to Celebrity Slim!. I think you are on the wrong track if you are going to try to argue a Christian out of their beliefs!. Just be confident in your own beliefs, what you have learned so far in life, but also be open to new ideas, new ways of seeing the world etc!. Just because someone is a pain in the neck does not mean what they are saying is actually wrong!. For the record I am a Christian but I have friends who are from other faiths and some who have no faith!. It is a fine line to walk when you really want to tell someone about the force in your life that is so important to you and at the same time you want to respect the beliefs that they have learned in their lifetime!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Robyne C's answer was good!.

There are three reasons to 'believe' anything:

1!. Because you've experienced it!.
2!. Because you've worked it out!.
3!. Because you've been told to believe it!.

I prefer the first two, but I'm a very open-minded person!.

The problem is:

If someone is only believing for reason 3 (they've been told to believe), that means they cannot really discuss logically!. If they are insecure in their beliefs, they may feel defensive!.

When your belief means a lot to you, you start to think that anyone who believes differently is letting down the human race!.

If a person genuinely does believe that they must believe in Christ in order to get to heaven, they may look at someone who doesn't as letting them down personally!.

Similarly, if someone believes that materialistic science is man's only salvation, they may lash out if someone believes differently from them!.

We're in the philosophy section here, so let's recall that philosophy suggests we guide our behaviour by what is reasonable!. The truth is, it is unreasonable to expect everyone to agree with you - but a very reasonable solution is to be tolerant!. Reason itself recommends this, as does every philosophy I've ever seen, religious or not!.

There's one more point which I think is important: if you really are right about something, you don't feel the need to prove it!.

And somehow, your body language and demeanour will communicate this to others!. If you are totally relaxed and confident in what you believe, even if you don't get the chance to demonstrate it verbally, you're still demonstrating it, and people will notice!. You can make them think, even by being silent!.

Just live strongly the way that seems right to you, and we will all do fine!. If we get frustrated by the 'stupidity' of others, we are actually less likely to convince them to change, as we are demonstrating a lack of wise tolerance ourselves!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

dude every other religion is the same way!.atheist in my opinion are worse!.my parents are christian and dont push it on anyone!.not even me they accept that im not!.they dont think that is right to push your beliefs on others!.every religion has those few crazy radicals

who cares if theres no explanation if you knew anything about christianity you would know they know theyre is no explanation but they still believe!.and think you shouldnt have to have a reason or proof!.just let them be!.and I may not be christian now but Im glad I was raised one!.I think it gave me the morales and values that helped me make good decisions!.

you totally missed the point in what I said!.it would answer your questions again!.but yea your "degree" would definitely explan your arrogance!.my grandpa and dad are both rocket engineers and oh christians so whoopdy doo they have science and engineering degrees too!.dont call people tards!.thats stupid to mock a disability that people cant help having!.

thats a dumb reason cause they're is sicknesses and bull i could give you tons of answers for that!.read the bible!.im not saying its right but atleast you'll understand their point of view!.you can argue all you want but theyre is no proven explanation for any of it so far!.so belief what you want theres no point in arguing!. your doing exactly what your complaining aboutWww@QuestionHome@Com

I think the big question here is how big a prick are you!? I mean if a Jehovah's Witness came to my door I would politely tell him I'm not interested and to have a nice day!. Its that easy!. There are a lot of people who strongly believe in their faith to the extent that they want to share it with everyone--perhaps they are called to!. Why can't you respect that that is what they believe and let it go!? I could understand if they refused to get off your doorstep or ridiculed you while wallking down the street but handing out flyers!? Going door-to-door inviting people to their church!? That is hardly unreasonable!.
Now what is unreasonable is in your quest to "prove" your beliefs you mock theirs!. By condescending to people and acting contemptuous all you are doing is being an arrogant dick!. There is no need for that!. Regardless of how ridiculous their ideas are you can still act civil and argue like a grown up!. Incidentally there are a lot of Christian who believe in science completely and view it as a glimpse into the majesty of how God did it all!. So what are you really trying to do!? Convince them their beliefs are wrong!? Or are you just trying to make them feel stupid!? Www@QuestionHome@Com

I don't think that they do that!. I'm muslim and I go to a Catholic School and they respect my religion [even though I'm pretty sure that's just so I don't sue them]!.

There are, of course, zealous people in every religion, Athiests [I'm sorry, I can't spell] who INSIST that science has a answer for everything, and evolution created the world, extremist terrorists that say join us or die, and of course, 'Bible Thumpers' who think that they are making you go to heaven [in order to get into heaven themselves] when you just want to be left alone!.

You know, think of Hitler!. The people you're talking about aren't like him, you know!. When people think of dictators or terrorists they immediatly think of Muslims, but really, Hitler killed millions of people but that's just HISTORY now, isn't it!?Www@QuestionHome@Com