Why Do Atheists Criticize People's Beliefs?

[The Valkyrie]

It's odd because I have very rarely run into an atheist who is this closed minded.

I've encountered many who say, "provide verifiable of your claims and I'll give it serious thought."

But I've encountered many theists who have stated, "Even if the bible is proved to be 100% wrong I'll still believe it!"

Look at the end of the "debate between Ken Ham and Bill Nye.

When asked the question, "What would it take to change your mind?", Nye said, "Proof", while Ham stated nothing would change his mind.

And THAT's what blind dogma does to many religious minds.

As for conspiracy stuff, when we ask for evidence we get YouTube videos, claims from anonymous people "who were there", and links to sites that are on par with the Flat Earth Society or the Weekly World News.

It is a bit strange. I have some friends that will refuse to watch videos I talk about, just like this forum, but they will spend their time playing world of warcraft, or watching sports and fictional movies. They say it doesn't interest them, and never really give me a reason why. I have the feeling they have made up their mind that it must be false, so no further debate is needed, even if the people involved at the highest levels of government are talking about this.

Bill Nye is not someone who has a classified clearance level, and there are many actual scientists that do who I would rather listen to. I feel like he is for children, or adults stuck in a state of extended adolescence. Really I'm not willing to listen to people these days unless they have a clearance level.

Flat earth is a disinformation psyop meant to distract and muddy the waters.

That's what *they* want you to think...