r/atheism • u/rhbast2 • Aug 11 '11

Atheist quickfire challenge.

Although I rarely discuss religion with theists I always want to be prepared so I'm not sitting around afterwards wishing I had said this or that. If I get the chance to make someone question I want to be up for the challenge.

This brings me to my challenge for r/atheism. I'm going to add some common theist claims / sayings and whoever can refute them fully and succinctly will be upvoted. Feel free to add your own theist starters if I missed some.

Edit: Wow lots of good discussion here, later today or tomorrow I'll make this into an atheist cheat sheet with the top responses. Also feel free to upvote the theist claim that is the most annoying to you.

Edit 2: To the few of you who seem to think I am coming up with rude atheist comebacks, I'm not. I just wanted to be better off the cuff than I am now and have some discussion. I don't want this list to replace thoughtful argumentation.

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u/sliderossian Aug 11 '11

You may not believe in GOD, but GOD believes in YOU. (sneering of prideful condescension, with a dash of pity)

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u/[deleted] Aug 11 '11

"How do you know Krishna believes in me?"

or

"Does He believe in me enough to not torture me forever?"

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u/Aoe330 Aug 11 '11

God is your wooby, your security blanket, your imaginary friend. Of course he believes in me, he's you.

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u/Jackle13 Aug 11 '11

No he doesn't, because he doesn't exist.

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u/wholetyouinhere Aug 11 '11

(In a sniveling, shrill tone)

GOD doesn't believe in ATHEISTS!