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Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by ronald4lif(m): 12:50pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
kayo80: Haha! I know that feeling. I'm not an atheist, perhaps an agnostic, because there are a lot of passage in the Bible that I find impractical and unrealistic. Whenever I'm with friends in Nigeria and they raise some issues about religion and I try to engage them on why a particular quotation of the bible isn't realistic they always give me this cringe and suspicious look. I don't know why they expect everyone to believe and swallow religion hook, line and sinker lol. Presently, in Europe, there are more atheist than theist. For one to be an atheist or agnostic isn't strange. They are everywhere. I never knew there are many atheists like this in Nigeria though. The comments herein are quite enlightening. It appears there could be more if not for anti-unbeliever phobia that is prevalent in a religious society like ours. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by fish23(m): 12:51pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
if you can't tell them, then you are not an Atheist. in other news... Go give your life to Christ or Allah. Happy Sunday folks... God bless |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by aaidel(m): 12:55pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
why do you need to tell anyone anything shebi its your own belief that there is no God? do you need to justify it? do they justify going to church with you or mosque as far as i'm concerned the only person you need to tell is your wife or future one as she might want to raise your children in a religious way which you wont support |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by kayo80(m): 12:56pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
ronald4lif: Yea. There are a lot of closet-atheist in Nigeria...A lot even go to church. I still go to church once in a while...Maybe like once in two months, when I feel people around me are starting to suspect that I am an atheist. The thing is, for a religious person to understand why I am an atheist, he has to become an atheist himself...That's how complicated it is. So, I'd rather just keep quiet about my beliefs, and blend in with the rest of the masses. 1 Like |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by oba009(m): 1:01pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Dapo777: if I may ask, how did you wake up and see your self as atheist and you are born to a Christian family ? Explain this and we can more on from here |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by Okuda(m): 1:05pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
KashyBaby: Its people like you that make bad parents. I am very sure that you are a church going somebody. But because you think everyone whould be left to live his or her life the way they want or "if it feels right to them", then they should go ahead and live a lost Life. Of course no one can stop him but it is our the duty of those that believe in something to make him see reasons why not believing in a supernatural being is living a lost cause. You cannot tell me this world, the universe, the people, animals, plants and trees just came from nowhere and therefore its nature. Something wielded them so and that is the more reason one should not just live their lives without believing in a supernatural power!] Thats the same way folks like you would advice Bruce Jenner to go on with his gender change because he "feels its right" |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by Ebi89(f): 1:06pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Dekatron:. Deep inside U, U knw there is a God. May it not be too late for u to accept Him. Selah |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by Okuda(m): 1:08pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Dapo777: Mr Man go and sitdown abeg |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by traware(m): 1:08pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Velocitron:Young lady,you use terms with complexities you don't understand.'Superiority complex' is a fallout of an 'inferiority complex' which seems to be a feature many Nairaland atheists lack.From my personal observation,the majority of Nairaland atheists are confident in their superior intellect which comes across as 'arrogance' and 'superiority complex' to the undiscerning eye.I say more power to them 4 Likes |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by Ranchhoddas: 1:10pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Jarus:Nonsense.Can you flaunt christianity in Saudi Arabia? 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by 2dillu2(m): 1:10pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
menesheh:nobody will kill you because of being an atheist here in northern 9ja I don't know which north you are talking about 2 Likes |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by traware(m): 1:13pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
2dillu2:He was actually making sense in his post until he posted that bullsh.it.I reside in the North and many folks are aware of my atheist stance.Who wan try harm me in anyway?No one.All they do is shrug their shoulders and bring up another discussion.Things done changed 2 Likes |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by InvertedHammer: 1:13pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Dapo777: A·the·ist : a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. Reading the highlighted portion above, I can see that you are confused. How can you be a christian and an atheist? |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by bdbest2(m): 1:14pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
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Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by ronald4lif(m): 1:14pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
kayo80: I see. And the more a country develops and the more life becomes fair and less arduous for her citizens the more people start questioning the existence of a God. One factor, that is responsible for the skyrocketing growth of atheism in the West is the fact that people have realized that they don't need God to provide basic amenities and make life better for them. Structures have been put in place and a suitable environment where you can improve on your career and become successful. In our country for instance, when someone is sick and they have no money to afford health care in our quack hospitals, they resort to prayers. But in Europe, health care is completely free and you don't have to pay a penny. They also know that "only" proper medication can ameliorate an ailment and not some supernatural powers. An unemployed graduate rely on prayer to secure a job when it shouldn't be so. Whereas in the West, jobs are readily available provided you have the required skills. And even if you're not working government pays you weekly benefits to sustain you and provide an apartment till you get back to work. A lot of responsibilities that should rest on the shoulders of the government has now been shifted to God in Nigeria. That's why they find non-believers strange and devilish. Westerners (atheist) believes that life is what we make of it, and why we (Nigerians) believe that life is what God makes of us. 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by Blackfire(m): 1:17pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
A relation of mine now goes about telling people i worship devil, why? I dont go to church and dont believe there monbo jombos... And me am very vocal about my convictions. Personally i found out religion is meant to domesticate us like chicken, or house boy/girl 8 Likes |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by ttmacoy: 1:18pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
If we are honest with ourselves, majority of the so called believers in Nigeria are hypocrites. They sin everyday yet claim to be believers and put God's name in every conversation. The church in Nigeria has been turned into a materialistic prosperity driven machine to milk people dry. Many of the people in church in Nigeria today are there for the hope of miracles not to really workshop God. We have allowed religion to become an excuse for laziness in Nigeria. A situation where a western country will strive to find a solution to a problem, we leave it to God that God will do it. We spend so much time and money in church seeking help (not worshipong) that we spend on research, development etc. Nigeria has one the highest number of churches per people and Sq ft in the world, yet we are so corrupt, and I don't see the benefits in the country. Let a pastor announce people to donate for the chance of being blessed financially and see how people will troop out ignoring one simple fact, where is this money you expect to get coming from. We have been brainwashed in Nigeria. Even the people who brought religion to Nigeria do not do it the way you do. If you are a real believer you would be comfortable enough to accept other people's beliefs. It doesn't mean you have to believe what they believe but the annoying reaction of labelling someone who claims to be an atheist as evil etc shoes how unsecured people really are in yourself and your religion. There are 6 billion people in the world, so don't expect only people who practice Christianity like Nigerians will make heaven. 2dillu2: Pascal181: 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by achmed1(m): 1:18pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
dam4wummy:And both claim to be true religion without which u go to hell...which one do we chose? 3 Likes |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by otswag(m): 1:19pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
The fact that u find it difficult letting people know ur stand raises a red flag about whether u truely believe in atheism or not.If u believe so strongly in it, u shouldnt give a damn what others think about u. Its not like they would Hang u neither Is it like Ur shoving atheism down their throats. We all have the free Will to believe what we wanna believe as long as it doesnt involve people getting hurt; but first, think u should take a step back and reassess Ur stand. Im not sure deep down, u really are an atheist. |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by vislabraye(m): 1:20pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Dapo777: I've read most of the comments here and they are logically sound. Well, I'm not an atheist but I can accommodate them. But Op, have you thought about certain issues ? Do you believe in miracles, magic or anything supernatural ?Certain encounters are beyond questions. I believe in God because of my encounters. I know someone who was dying of heart disease. She had been bedridden for many months in the hospital but she received her healing in the church. There are also cases of HIV patients that got healed. In my life time I have encountered ghosts and strange phenomena. I have witnessed the blind receiving their sight. At least if you don't believe that God exists, you should believe that devil and demons are real. Well, I'm not going to judge you or any atheist. I just wish you see the reality. |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by AllNaijaBlogger(m): 1:22pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Jarus: This is the most foolish advice I have ever seen in my life. As usual, it comes from someone who doesn't understand free speech. So, Christians in Saudi Arabia should not subscribe to christianity due to the problems that come with flaunting it? I disagree with atheism and atheists but seriously, I believe it is their right to express themselves. 2 Likes |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by Slimmos(m): 1:23pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
macof:bro i am confuse, are u an atheist or an ifa worshipper. Today u will support atheism tomorrow u will support ifa. Bro Mark, are u that confused? |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by NobleG1(m): 1:24pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Why are you so desperate to tell anyone? And why are you so depressed to tell anyone? What you believe in is no nobody's f*ucking business. If christians and muslims are free and proud to say what they believe in, you also have the same right to be proud of your belief, unless you're in doubt. I'm an atheist too and I don't give a f*uck about what any christian or muslim says about it. If you ask them to show you evidence of their god, they start to trail off. I'm a proud atheist and I believe in Science. 6 Likes |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by K9blunt(f): 1:25pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Dapo777:men this is what my brother told me years ago. Nigerians aren't normal anymore. Now we want out. "Hi faith how are you today?How would a normal person answer saying "its god ooooo" 2 Likes |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by Dinhodinho(m): 1:27pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Dapo777:END TIME
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Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by chidexco(m): 1:28pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Dapo777:i have nothing much to say to u, u bliind fool cos i have nt seen any reseanable comment hie, but leta u will kn dia is God since u nd ur for father fall from the sky. |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by Dinhodinho(m): 1:29pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
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Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by dapsonlou(m): 1:33pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Dapo777: It's no bodies business, keep it to yourself |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by Ghost01(m): 1:33pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
OP, just tell them you are an atheist. Simple! And if questions are asked, reply logically and intelligently. In the end, I tell you, no one cares. Except maybe the funny ones! Had this encounter with this theist two weeks ago. We were just discussing and he mentioned "God" and when it was my turn to speak, I was dismissive of the god. He inquired if I was a xtian. I said no. Muslim? No. Freethinker? Said yes. Then he went on about philosophers and all that. Told him I'm not a philosopher and that philosophy isn't a subject I really enjoy. Too complicated for me, I said. Then what are you? Told him I'm an atheist. He opened his mouth for a few seconds, closed it, said some blah blah blah and concluded by saying he's been where I am before and that God will bring me back to His path and all that. Replied by telling him he's never been in my shoes; that I'm not some theist who wondered what dress Mary was wearing when the angel visited her to deliver the message and believe that was enough to qualify as intellectual curiosity or questioning a belief, whichever way one sees it. Told him I've been an atheist for more than eight years. He said something about still believing that God ... blah blah blah. Religious outings can be so boring! Even the debates are nowadays. 2 Likes |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by ugoezeik(m): 1:34pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
seun is mad for bringing dis nonsense to fp. I dnt care if u ban me for 5yrs because u hold d key to paradise. |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by donbenie(m): 1:40pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
macof:Hahaha,No,it sucks to be YOU.. my religious beliefs or lack of is not particularly big a deal to me,believe it or not,I have more important things to worry about..if you equate being an Atheist with being HIV+,then it sucks at the amount of Brainwashed bin you run around with.. 1 Like |
Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by topsco(m): 1:42pm On Jun 14, 2015 |
Why feeling ashame...is what your belief' From OP statement, analytically there is different between believing and existing. I consider OP as an agnostic atheist not really atheist. You only don’t believe in God because you have not encountered any evidence for God but you are not clear on his existence. You believe that human beings are free to do, live the way they want and seen death as the end of man's existence. If you believe in death and its existence then why not in God and his existence. |
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