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Hatred is a strong word. I can disagree with Christianity in virtually any form it takes and am not compelled by that dislike to go to hatred as the extreme.
...as many atheists on this forum have pointed out time and time again, with you seeming to purposely ignore them...
Ahhh so you do have a concept of hatred? What is hatred, by definition?
If you have time, listen to this commentary. It may give you insight to where you got this idea of "hate" vs. "love"
http://www.peterkreeft.com/audio/05_relativism/peter-kreeft_relativism.mp3
Hatred is a strong word. I can disagree with Christianity in virtually any form it takes and am not compelled by that dislike to go to hatred as the extreme.
Because God gave you a conscience to realize that. I would take that realization and explore it. Why do you think you feel that way?
I'm gonna go with, it would be unnecessary and irrational to fly into a rage of hatred, because someone has different beliefs you find odd. It would accomplish nothing, other than fueling his own ego.
Do Christians think atheism is a belief system?
Do Christians think that atheists hate (their) god?
you have a very specific view of God"
To me that reads, "you have a very specific view of "
I can't have a specific view of something that is not.
My definition of "Fact" was taken from a 1980 Websters dictionary definition 3.I believe you are talking about a theory.
A statement or opinion is something can either be proved or disproved, not facts.
fact   
[fakt]
noun
- Something that actually exists; reality; truth
- A thing that is indisputably the case
- A truth known by actual experience or observation
Are you making up words or changing definitions?
If I can't then that means their are indeed qualifiers to your system of belief.No, you can't.
Then my belief in God does not disqualify me from being an atheist?There are no qualifiers or beliefs-to-hold for a demonstrable reality to "be". Reality exists, whether you choose to believe it or not.
Your "choice" includes an account or origins, a specific view on God and a commission to convert non believers. So yes I can. Otherwise what are you doing here defending your "beliefs?"It's a perk.
You can't say my beliefs are I choose to not believe in something that doesn't exist.
only to one who will not acknowledge the facts of the matter.Well, you could, but you'd sound silly.
Indeed!I'm sure your Jesus would be proud.
Your version of it or mine?And, I'd wager I know more about Christianity than you do.
Do Christians think atheism is a belief system?
Do Christians think that atheists hate (their) god?
In regards to the two questions that were in the OP.
Well, since both can follow the crowd, etc., both apply across the board, the main difference is atheists views and beliefs can change. Christian beliefs can not.
Since it was previously believed that smoking cigarettes were not harmful (even doctors recommended them), I would argue that it would be harder to make the change and stop smoking, given our new understanding, than it would be to just simply continue to smoke, even if compelling evidence might say otherwise; ears are closed if it contradicts.
It's easy to believe smoking is fine, if all you ever do is listen to the tobacco companies.
Can't they? My beliefs have changed a fair amount from when I was brought up as a conservative Christian and I am now more liberal. It depends on the person and how they believe. Some Christians will hold tight to all their beliefs and some allow freedom of movement based on evidence and reason. I would suspect the same is true of atheists.
There isn't such a thing as an atheist.
Definition of ATHEISM
1
archaic : ungodliness, wickedness
2
a : a disbelief in the existence of deity b : the doctrine that there is no deity
Atheism - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary
It is illogical and fallacious to attempt to prove a negative.
It's not a belief, it's a lack of belief.Do Christians think atheism is a belief system?
No, It's sorta hard to hate something you don't even believe exist.Do Christians think that atheists hate (their) god?
My definition of "Fact" was taken from a 1980 Websters dictionary definition 3.
Your version of it or mine?
It's not a belief, it's a lack of belief.
No, It's sorta hard to hate something you don't even believe exist.
That's like asking if you hate Oden.
I wonder why many Christians don't think this...
Don't know, never got into mindreading.
It would be more of a guess, as I don't expect you to mind read.
Sorry
You'd be surprised by how many times I see post where Christians are claming to read others minds and Know what others are thinking.
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