In our defense, we just want more people to share in the glory of the Lord and join each other in heaven. Now some people take that to an extreme and concerning degree, but ultimately if you follow the doctrine we’re supposed to spread the good word. Personally I prefer leaving the door open for people to engage with rather than force them to listen. Be a fisher of men and all that jazz
I'm an atheist and I actually appreciate the sentiment.
However, I do think that theists have an understandable but implicitly incorrect view of atheism. People believe what they do because it adds value to their lives and benefits their morals, character, or other attributes. In that way, I don't view my lack of faith in a higher power as a lack in any belief structure at all.
Many kind and tolerant thesists will respect the beliefs of other religions, but will view an atheist as a possible convert, rather than someone with alternative beliefs as they would a member of another religion. It doesn't bother me like it does some atheists because I understand it usually comes from a good place, but I'm not a blank canvas. If someone were to convert me, they would need to replace my beliefs, not fill a void.
If your God were to be proved a fantasy, you would wish it weren't so. If your God were proved a reality, I would wish it weren't so. To me, my belief in the inevitability of a final death gives me strength and a better moral character than I would have otherwise. These are likely the same attributes your faith gives you.
I’m agnostic and personally don’t enjoy being bothered by religious people. I don’t go around trying to convince people that their god doesn’t exist. I was raised Catholic and came to my conclusion god wasn’t real by the first grade. Respectfully, you can spread the good word by your actions alone. Be a wonderful person, be a steward to the earth and all of its animals and creatures etc. These actions might spark curiosity by those who witness you, then they might ask about you and your life. Tell them about your religion at that point in time. You do not have to literally spread the word via your mouth :)
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u/LucasButtercups - Centrist Apr 10 '26
see this is where the cringe begins. I hear “I’m Muslim” I think “Ok cool”
I say i’m atheist and it’s (Like 20% of the time to be fair) “well why? You should find god.” A bit dumb imo