How to convert a Atheist: wikihow

[Lemonvariable72]

Yes there is a wikihow on how to convert atheist.
http://www.wikihow.com/Persuade-an-Athei...-Christian

Ask why your friend is Atheist. Has your friend always felt that there is no (caring) creator? Has something happened to cause this person pain in life, or feel that religious leaders are hypocritical? Or does he or she simply choose to base a belief system on scientific orthodoxy? Whatever the reason is, you need to get to the core of your friend's beliefs.

Do not assume to know anything about why. Do not ask if he doesn't believe because God made him mad. It's a nonsensical question, and will hinder your discussion.

Well, yeah how about no evidence?

Discuss the tenets of Christianity. Remember: "People don't light a lamp and put it under a basket but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to everyone."(Matthew 5:15-16). Quoting the Bible at every possible opportunity is counterproductive, yet saying "I thank God for [something that goes your way]" may be fine. Remember, an atheist does not agree, by default, that the Bible is a valid source of information. You will have to establish that, first.

Yea, some "christian's" I can think of should work on this
like this fellow

And of all women should follow Paul's tenets on women's rights.

Use logic and research to your advantage. Remember that some aspects of God and his existence cannot be explained logically, but the origin of life cannot yet be explained fully. Before you try to argue against scientific theories, such as evolution and the "big bang," learn more about them. Gain perspective on them from places besides religious viewpoints. Realize that many Christians are very comfortable with modern scientific theories because they do not challenge their core belief in God. Atheists may tend to be versed in their ideas of sciences, and may be put off by your bringing up what they may call stale, old arguments.

Realize that human theories are not evidence whether God exists or not. This includes arguments that require the person to accept your beliefs of how life came about, how "ideal" the Earth is, or how the Big Bang happened. They have already decided. The fact that we don't know everything about the origins of life does not demonstrate to the "unbeliever" that God did it (God of the gaps argument). Not listening to their views on "science" may cause an atheist to shut down to anything else you might say.
Credit the human mind with extraordinary capabilities. Discuss that human brains work with faith, opinion and many other things than just intellectual/theoretical logic. If you do not know much about how the brain works, then avoid trying to be an expert. Atheists may be versed in facts and opinions in such scientific areas. When things go beyond your capability to define it, then having faith in something larger than natural processes can bring you peace, but not for those who disagree.

Argue agianst evolution and the big bang? Um why? You want to look stupid? Christianity does enough of that for you already.

[Minimalist]

Remember, an atheist does not agree, by default, that the Bible is a valid source of information. You will have to establish that, first.

Why? It's already established. The bible is fucking bullshit.

[Jackalope]

Remember, an atheist does not agree, by default, that the Bible is a valid source of information. You will have to establish that, first.

Rotsa ruck with that.

[Captain Colostomy]

Pushy bastards.

[Mister Agenda]

Say what you will, I think Christians talking to us along these lines would be a big improvement over what we usually get.

[downbeatplumb]

How to convert an atheist.

Provide some real proof of god and not just "arguments".

[Owlix]

To my knowledge, most of my friends are non-religious.

But for me it's hard not to feel pity for people who are living this life with the expectation that the next one will be better.

I suppose religious folk feel pity for me that I've not found salvation yet....

[Doubting Thomas]

Say what you will, I think Christians talking to us along these lines would be a big improvement over what we usually get.

That's what I was going to say. At least this is a start. Most just assume they know why we're atheists and spout bible verses like the bible is the ultimate authority on everything.

[Rev. Rye]

You know, there's actually a more effective guide that might actually help to convert atheists. If only they could actually fulfill the criterion.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/daylightath...-atheists/

[T.J.]

Say what you will, I think Christians talking to us along these lines would be a big improvement over what we usually get.

I'm in agreement with this. I can tell by just reading the wikihow that they have either never seen it before or don't care to subscribe to it.