Open discussion of the Christian Why We're Here thread

[Godscreated]

I do know that some Christians do not see they are hurting people and it's because they think they can judge atheist because they do not believe. I think that some Christians understand they are hurting atheist and do so purposely because they believe it's the only way to reach them. I think some Christians do it to impress Christians who do hurt atheist. I know all those who do this are child like in their thinking and ignore the words of Jesus. Then you have Christians who try to witness and be polite and are laughed at from both sides. You need to remember when a Christian is speaking to an atheist about God's word he/she has a very hard time being honest without bring up what God's word says and you know what, many of those Christians have already applied those very things to their lives, I know I have, no one is harder on me than myself because I realize that I need all of God's word so my life can be better. The word of God has brought more hurt (justified hurt) to me than all the atheist on this site have over the past 8 years and I accept that hurt because I know it's justified and in the end will make me a better person/Christian.

If you want me to respect your choice to become a better Christian, why can't you respect my choice to become a better atheist?  Do you expect me to accept that you are in a better place to know what is right and best than I am?  What makes so many Christians hold such an un-humble position?  What makes you fit to make such a choice for others?

I've never asked you to respect my choices they are mine and as long as they benefit others then they can't be wrong, right. Just how does an atheist become a better atheist, most atheist here say atheism is only a non-belief in any god, so how can you get better at unbelief. Seems to me unbelief is just that with no need for improvement. Now if you are trying to become a better person I can respect that, however the better person I'm referring to for myself is one who cares more about others than myself. serving others in their needs whatever they may be. I have the God of the universe on my side who knows all things and I can receive knowledge from Him that is without a doubt correct and righteous, this is not being un-humble, it is having knowledge others may not be privy to. I do not make decisions for others don't have a desire to do so, my desire is to show others the way of Christ.

As for hurtful things to say to a Christian is to call them a theist, a theist can be many things but a Christian can only be a follower of Christ. 

It doesn't help your position to point out you are just as disrespectful toward theists who are not Christians as you are to atheists.  Just say you do not respect the right of your fellow man to decide what to believe for himself, and leave it at that.

 Wait a minute here pal, I have always said everyone has the free will to choose whatever in their lives and will always believe this. As long as people are willing to accept the results of their choices. Those who want to whine about not having certain things their way because of their choices will never get my respect for the choices they make.

GC