Why do Atheists spend so much time debatng the existence of God?

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You cannot disprove the existence the God, you have a belief that he doesn't exist.

First of all, I don't recall there being too many of us here who claim we can disprove god. Second, it isn't our job to; the burden of proof is on the people making the existential claim, and that's you. Ask yourself: why haven't you guys been able to provide evidence yet?

Third, we also don't believe that god doesn't exist. Most of us willingly claim we don't know, but that the time to believe in something is when it has evidence sufficient to justify this. There isn't much in the way of evidence regarding your god.

That is beside the point, if Christianity gives meaning to them in their lives then who are you to tell them otherwise?

The issue is that lies and fantasies don't add anything meaningful to one's life, and it's terribly condescending of you to say that we should be preserving those fantasies because it's comfortable.

Isn't the meaning of life under atheism subjective, if so, I don't see why you should invade what gives people meaning their lives.

Fact is, Ivy explained it to you in the post you quoted; these fantastical stories with no basis in reality prompt those who believe them to bigotry and hatred and close mindedness. That's plenty of reason right there.

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How many times would a Mormon or Jehovah's witness knock on your door? Is that really such a big problem in your life?

Are you honestly that sheltered that you think door knockers are the only problems religions cause? Tell that to the gay folks having to fight for their marriage rights, just off the top of my head. I promise you, we can all find more examples.

Why is their a forum where people dedicate a lot of valuable time and energy (as you claim to only have 1 life) debating on a being that you don't believe exists? Doesn't sound rational.

Ever consider that we enjoy the debates we get into? That we might like devoting thought to things like this? That maybe we like each other and enjoy hearing what everyone else has to say?