Why do athiests who say they do not believe in God curse God and use His holy name in vain?

by den Posted 2012/08/05 12:12:30

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	because they know Gos is there and they are in rebellion.	5 votes	15%
	they have no idea	6 votes	18%
	other ideas	22 votes	67%

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Tarnjar.Jayne.Grainger 2012/08/08 14:39:53

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There isn't a god, one 'superior' being can't create an entire world, or even control it. I can't hate something that doesn't exist, and to say things like 'oh my god' a lot of people say that, it's just become part of the way people communicate.

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Q 2012/08/07 14:06:30

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To annoy the religious fundies?

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Booッ 2012/08/07 01:43:46 (edited)
lylamerican 2012/08/06 19:56:12

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force of habit..

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NeutronBomb 2012/08/06 19:44:05

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Its just a saying.

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den to Neutron... 2012/08/07 02:43:59

cursing God is a death penalty sin , in some countries you are fined, beaten or jailed for it is shameful to curse the creator and it is not just a saying it is blasphemy and evil

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Scott (o)(o) 2012/08/06 19:25:55

they have no idea

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their just bitter and need to lash out .... perhaps they need Jesus in their lives ... LOL

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Vieuphoria 2012/08/06 19:10:10

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Because language is inherited. We used the language used around us. It has nothing to do with belief.

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Aksana 2012/08/06 17:02:30

they have no idea

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they do not have the knowledge

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Phil 2012/08/06 02:26:31

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God does not exist to them, therefore, taking God's name in vain is no worse, in their way of thinking, than using any other sware word or words.

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Pixie·MzAwesome♠ƤĦĂĔŢ♠ 2012/08/05 20:37:57

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Becasue it has lost it's meaning. same reason I say "oh god" when having sex. It has nothing to do with god but has to do with the fact that it is a saying that has been ingrained into us us as something you say when up set or what not.

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Bingo's... to Pixie·... 2012/08/07 13:44:54

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Thanks. I almost choked on my own spit!

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Devil's Advocate 2012/08/05 20:19:46

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The socialisation process. Vernacular is culturally absorbed

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MyDaydream90 2012/08/05 20:16:11

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I assume you are referring to profanity containing the word "god" and phrases such as "oh my god," correct? Those atheists who use those words/phrases (myself included) do so because they are a common part of our language which conveys certain emotions such as anger, frustration, or awe. In their modern/common usage, they don't really have anything to do with "God." When I say them, the thought of a god doesn't even cross my mind. In fact, many theists use those same words/phrases and I'd bet that they don't think of their god when they use them either. I'm sure you know that, though. Frankly, it sounds like you're just grasping at straws in order to find something negative to say about atheists. We exist. We're not all immature kids rebelling against religion. We have lives, responsibilities, morals, and families, and we don't at all believe in your god. Our lives don't revolve around your religion and most of us don't sit around thinking about you and your god. That's the truth. Get over it.

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Bingo's... to MyDaydr... 2012/08/07 13:47:49

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Well put. Far too many folks believe that their opinions, beliefs and their own existence is "oh so important" and they forget to live their lives in pursuit of fun. They need hobbies.

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**StarzAbove** 2012/08/05 18:06:13

because they know Gos is there and they are in rebellion.

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Because deep down they know there is a God and they just don't want to give in to His love. Therefore they go on the attack to anyone that does profess their beliefs.

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Willow to **Starz... 2012/08/06 11:11:09

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I don't "attack" people when they express their beliefs, I "attack" people when they can't back it up with anything but the bible and try to make me believe it. The only "God" I believe in is the universe and it's evolution. Not even deep down do I believe in fictional characters or want their love.

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**Starz... to Willow 2012/08/06 12:31:35

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No one is trying to make you believe anything. So don't blame Christians. If you don't believe that's your right, and we have the right to believe without being attacked all the time. And we don't have to prove anything. We believe that's enough for us.

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Willow to **Starz... 2012/08/06 12:36:38

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Then stop attacking atheists! I don't blame Christians! You think that all people believe in God and attack the people who think there is. Jeez, I'm just going off of what you said.

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**Starz... to Willow 2012/08/06 12:39:23

I have never attacked an atheist, that's in your mind. We state our beliefs, then here you come, trying to make us prove it. And you might want to reread my first comment. If you don't believe in God then why are you so upset with us that do. If I didn't believe in something I sure wouldn't be going around trying to disprove something that I didn't believe in to start with. How silly.

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Willow to **Starz... 2012/08/06 12:42:46

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You are accusing us of things that we don't do, and so we stick up for ourselves and automatically we are attacking you.

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**Starz... to Willow 2012/08/06 12:43:39 (edited)

What exactly have I accused you of?

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Willow to **Starz... 2012/08/06 13:11:24

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Attacking people that don't profess our beliefs were your exact words.

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**Starz... to Willow 2012/08/06 13:26:57

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Exactly and that's what happens, no matter what we say we get attacked, your comments to me have proven exactly my point. I gave an opinion, right away you came after me.

I don't argue religion, just state my opinion, it doesn't matter to me if you agree or not. I know what I believe, and so do you.

Have a good life.

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Willow to **Starz... 2012/08/06 13:28:40

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Damn, and I thought most Christian's actually knew the difference between "attacks" and disagreements. Ha! You have a nice life too.

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Bingo's... to **Starz... 2012/08/07 13:52:24

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Excuse me for butting in but 40 or so years ago when I lived in your country folks came to our door constantly trying to make us believe something. I wish they had your attitude. A real Christian is hard to find!

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**Starz... to Bingo's... 2012/08/07 14:07:54

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Thank you very much, that means a lot to me.

I get people coming to my door too, usually Jehovah's Witnesses. Sometimes I answer the door and talk to them, other times I just take their material and end it. I won't argue religion with them either.

I don't push my religion down anyone's throat, but I do stand up for what I believe in, and no one will change my mind. I don't try to change others either, they have free choice to believe what they want.

Again, thank you for your kind words.

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Bingo's... to **Starz... 2012/08/07 14:38:55

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Just being an observer here. Party on!

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**Starz... to Bingo's... 2012/08/07 14:40:02 (edited)

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Bingo's... to **Starz... 2012/08/07 14:41:10

You?

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**Starz... to Bingo's... 2012/08/07 14:41:39

lol No! Is that you? lol

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Bingo's... to **Starz... 2012/08/07 14:47:28

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Wow! The link changed into a picture! And a different woman!!! A message from the great beyond?

Yeah, that's me. Just monkeying around.

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den to Willow 2012/08/07 02:45:31

nothing has ever evolved and the universe was created.

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Willow to den 2012/08/08 14:50:48

You just keep telling yourself that. XD

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Bingo's... to Willow 2012/08/07 13:49:05

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Me too, and I doubt there are many more religious than I. Well put.

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Willow to Bingo's... 2012/08/08 14:51:29

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Thank you very much.

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Willow 2012/08/05 17:07:49

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What in the name of God are you talking about? God is just a figment of imagination! Oh my God this question gets this ATHEIST ticked off. XD

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den to Willow 2012/08/07 02:47:03

explain that to Him when he casts you in the lake of fire

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Bingo's Faddah 2012/08/05 14:40:23

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Certainly not all of them as you imply. And not for the reasons you state. I doubt Jesus would have even considered posting this question.

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Phil to Bingo's... 2012/08/06 02:31:57 (edited)

You are right, HE wouldn't have posted this question. However, we are not, and never will be Jesus, on this side of our eternal lives. We have faults, HE is perfect. All we can do is 'aspire' to be like Him, but we will never atain that standard on earth, or in heaven. We WILL be joint heirs with Him in heaven, but we will never be equal to Him who thought it not robery to be considered equal to God (Php 2:6). Your Sister in the picture (and you) should have known that this is an honest question. Shame on her, and you. Rev. Phil.

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