Why is it that many people, mainly of christian faith look down upon atheist's? I always get that "holier than thou" look when I tell someone in conversation that I just happen to not believe in god. Why do so many of you feel the need to belittle people who do not believe in what you believe in?

Because inferiority demands a sense of superiority.

It isn't rocket science, and isn't specific to a religion.

many of "you". im not the one who does the belittling generally, but when i get belittling comments such as, Bible-thumper, Invisble man, and other jokes pertaining to my releigion im not so nice. Then again im looking at thier intentions to find out what thier after..

That is the Christian way... I think for the most part they truly believe and think it's sacreligious and they have "the fear of God" so it is unacceptable (a sin) to not believe..

in my opinion...I dont look down on but I dont understand either...Its a weird thought I guess its how you was raised to believe that gets stuck in your head...some stand out and pick their own while others go with family tradition..In my opinion no one has the true right to judge the other we are all different and thats wonderful...it makes a brighter world...so follow your heart and be your own person....

Well...in a sense...aren't christians "Holier than thou"? After all, you had just admitted to them that you are not holy at all.

=)

But who is to say a religious type is superior to an atheist? While you are true, it is not specific to one religion, it is brought forth more commonly from a cristian based religion. I don't waste my time in a church praying to a god that does not exist so who is to say I am right and you, the believer is wrong? Nobody. I am no better than a christian and they are no better than me.

I cannot understand actually why people cannot believe in God. After thinking about the world and everything in this world, to actually believe science created such is almost crazy to me..

Its in the sence that atheist believe they control their own mind, and dont think its right for God to "control Them".. Christians realize that without God they are nothing. Its a different sence of being "superior"

I agree with you Kala but I don't look down on other beliefs, but I do love a great debate...

In a holy sence, yes. But you and I both know what I meant. lol I mean they think they are better than me simply because of their beliefs. I am a good person but it's not because of a religion.

But then again isnt being "good" relative to the individual, especially if you dont relly obide by the same laws christians do?

" I am being the best me, that I can be."

Yeah, but if you reject the concept of "holiness" overall, then the whole idea carries no weight.

As an atheist, I have heard MANY Christians use a "holier than thou" stance when arguing their positions. And it always comes across as "superior to thou." And, yeah, that's a major turnoff.

Oh, i hope i wasnt suggesting that i "look down on other beliefs" =) i just dont understand why, im accepting to other peoples beliefs however

I am a christian and I don't look down upon any other religion or beleif. "Judge not lest ye be judged".

I won't put you down for being a non-believer, if you don't put me down for believing. I would like to think that we (we meaning all believers and non-believers) could debate the subject without the anger that inevitable arises.

Personally, I like to hear what "proof" people have that the Lord doesn't exist. =)

Yeah, but if you reject the concept of "holiness" overall, then the whole idea carries no weight.

As an atheist, I have heard MANY Christians use a "holier than thou" stance when arguing their positions. And it always comes across as "superior to thou." And, yeah, that's a major turnoff.




But if you rejhect holy arnt you in turn rejecting good vs evil casue afterall "the tree of good and evil" is made up?

Even then who control good vs evil ? I hope you wouldnt say societal standards?

Well said

Yes it is but people, mainly christians, of religious belief almost have a sense of need to inform other not of their religion that they are going to hell and that they areforsaken unless they give in to the one true god. It all boils down to belief. You believe, I don't but at the end of the day we both cry clear, we both bleed red and we both are the same.