Why do certian atheists feel that it is their duty, obligation, authority, and

[Kilo Kai Guy]

Christians believe in a religion where they are told to do the same thing... unless your saying they can and atheists can't...

 

[Really Now?]

right to educate me? I have read post similar to this "I am just trying to get them to understand that what they believe in is foolish" from atheists in R&S?
What makes them think that I am not educated about what I believe? Seems sort of presumptious to me, to assume that it is YOU that has ALL the answers about my faith and if i don't agree with you I am ignorant.

 

[Heavy Metal Jesus]

Because you are wrong and won't accept it.

 

[chu-chan]

While I don't agree with how other atheists try to educate others,
Education is a responsibility. It's YOUR responsibility to be educated, and OTHERS' responsibility to educate you (but I would keep that /responsibility/ to teachers).
And free speech, you know, atheists do have a RIGHT to educate you (though they go about it the wrong way at Y!A).

 

[Dr.]

People are afraid of things they don't understand. This goes for both sides of the fence.

 

[Michelle R]

Why do certain theists feel that is their duty, obligation, authority, and right to educate me?

I have read post similar to this "I am just trying to get them to understand that what they believe in is foolish" from theists in R&S?

And, of course, that I am going to burn in Hell...

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What makes them think that I am not educated about what I believe? Seems sort of presumptious to me, to assume that it is YOU that has ALL the answers about my faith (or lack thereof) and if i don't agree with you I am ignorant.

~Atheist, ex-Christian

 

[dewittmotorsports]

I am not that certain atheist.

Nor are you the certain religious Peron who tries to change me.

Everyone wants to be understood, maybe this person wants you to understand her or him.

I will not try to you change your beliefs, but I will shed a light on how some religions has condoned and approved of horrible behavior.

I will not be quiet when people tell me that I am a devil worshiper because I said I am atheist.

I will try to teach people about atheism and I will show people that atheists are discriminated against.

I will not try to change you if you do not try to change me.

 

[Dionyus]

Probably because what you believe is foolish. If you're going to go on about the bible and this god of yours at least know your mythology.

 

[Electr-Amish]

because they're lifeless losers like anyone else who spends their time on YA

HA, I insulted everyone... even me, =O