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. by Redoilbeta: 9:48am On May 04, 2023
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Re: . by Voltage7: 10:04am On May 04, 2023
Is there no Atheist community around you?

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Re: . by Oloki: 10:08am On May 04, 2023
They said, I stopped believing in the God that Provides for them to assist me,then I should go and seek help from atheistism I Practised now.

Follow this advice.
Case closed.

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Re: . by Redoilbeta: 10:08am On May 04, 2023
Voltage7:
Is there no Atheist community around you?
Don't know any.

Wasn't checking Or Looking for any Atheist
Community anywhere at all. This is just a Personal Decision.

Was Never Influenced by any Atheist Member, It's been a Very long time Researching, Personal Questioning and Conviction of Realities.

However I wouldn't mind if I discover any
Thanks.
Re: . by thesicilian: 10:19am On May 04, 2023
What did you expect?
If you're a free thinker as you say, you'd completely understand their rationale for withdrawing from you.
For example, it is clearly stated in the Bible to avoid being unequally yoked with unbelievers.
If I tell you that God is my father and you say there's no God, do you really expect me to share with you what I got from Him?
And again, one thing atheists like to do a lot is argue and present "logical reasoning " as to why many things in the Bible are "false". The more time a Bible believer (especially one who's not very well grounded yet) spends with an atheist, the more shaky his foundation becomes. So it is usually not a good idea to roll with an atheist.

In summary, go hustle on your own and find your fellow atheists for support.

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Re: . by frankadrian: 10:24am On May 04, 2023
God provide for me I go use am support you wey no believe in God? Christians wey need support done finish?

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Re: . by Redoilbeta: 11:04am On May 04, 2023
thesicilian:
What did you expect?
If you're a free thinker as you say, you'd completely understand their rationale for withdrawing from you.
For example, it is clearly stated in the Bible to avoid being unequally yoked with unbelievers.
If I tell you that God is my father and you say there's no God, do you really expect me to share with you what I got from Him?
And again, one thing atheists like to do a lot is argue and present "logical reasoning " as to why many things in the Bible are "false". The more time a Bible believer (especially one who's not very well grounded yet) spends with an atheist, the more shaky his foundation becomes. So it is usually not a good idea to roll with an atheist.

In summary, go hustle on your own and find your fellow atheists for support.
I see, Believers only Supports There Fellow Believers... The Basis of Supports is Religion someone Practised..Getting More Enlightened.

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Re: . by triplechoice(m): 11:06am On May 04, 2023
You shouldn't expect things to ever be the same again when you choose to live in disharmony with the people whom you depend on for your sustenance in life.

It's either you find a way to live in harmony with them, or you find a way to stand on your feet.

Religious people everywhere strongly believe their god is responsible for whatever they get from life. Your non belief is now a threat to this belief.

You can't bite the finger that feeds you and still expect to be fed by it.



You just need to play along until you're able to survive on your own , if not ,it may be difficult.
Re: . by Tboy222: 11:14am On May 04, 2023
Redoilbeta:
Hello, Does ones Personal Decision being an Atheist, Free thinker / Humanist Warrants family and Friends Withdrawing there Assistance / Help and Supports?

They said, I stopped believing in the god that Provides for them to assist me,then I should go and seek help from atheistism I Practised now.

I Practiced Christianity before, Now I'm an Atheist. Pls. The reason I Changed to be an Atheist is not the main reason for this thread.
I'm not the first and I'm not going to be the last, It happens. reasons best known to Individuals.

There are situations Atheists turned to Christians, Muslims,... Muslims Converts to Christianity. Christians Changed to Muslims, Babalawo/ Ogboni Fraters Becomes a Strong Evangelist / Pastors.. Everyone with his Personal Reasons. Not on here to Judge.

My Questions is that why must family and friends became so Annoyed, took it Personal To withdraw all there Help, Sack Me from Work,insults,Bully me.

Where are the Atheist in this Forum Pls. I need your Encouragement and Words.

Hello bro I sincerely feel for you, I need to tell you this Christ is real and He does not discriminate,you are presently treated unfairly due to their limited knowledge but God will never reject you.

That was why He gave us His only Son for John 3:16 says " For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth In Him should not perish but have everlasting Life."

God loves you more than you can ever imagine,only you have to retrace your step back to Him. serving Jesus Christ is not a religion it is a relationship and that is where most of us get it wrong."

Go down on your knees and beg for forgiveness,ask Him to forgive you and accept you back for He will never reject you if you sincerely accept Him with your heart.

God loves you more than you can ever imagine.

Romans 10:11 puts it very clearly " Whosoever believeth in me shall not be ashamed."
P
I will be praying for you

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1: Randy Kay ministries (youtube)
2: Sid Roth it is supernatural (youtube)
3: Above inspiration (youtube)
4: Grace for purpose (youtube)
5: INRI MOTIVATION (youtube)
6: Trailblazer (youtube)
7: Deep Believer ( youtube)
8: Delafe testimonies (youtube)
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Re: . by Redoilbeta: 11:16am On May 04, 2023
triplechoice:
You shouldn't expect things to ever be the same again when you choose to live in disharmony with the people whom you depend on for your sustenance in life.

It's either you find a way to live in harmony with them, or you find a way to stand on your feet.

Religious people everywhere strongly believe their god is responsible for whatever they get from life. Your non belief is now a threat to this belief.

You can't bite the finger that feeds you and still expect to be fed by it.



You just need to play along until you're able to survive on your own , if not ,it may be difficult.
Thanks for you inputs. I understand, But honestly, I wasn't Being Rude or Engaged them in any Form of Arrogance, I'm not the type at all, Also I'm still trying to fathom how I have bitten them.

I never even relate with them bringing up a discussion about Religion at all ,They just discovered I wasn't following them to church Programs anymore, the weekly Activities, I use to be very Sound and Eloquent when it comes to Evangelism...

They asked me reason I wasn't joining them anymore and I Humbly told them my stand now.

So they became Wild and Annoyed.

Well as many gave rightly Said... There is no Problem, It's a Matter of time, I will gets something to do, After all I wasn't a Lazy Person right from time...

Not Specifically I would get a help from an Atheist too, I didn't becomes an atheist because I wanted help from any, If it comes fine,if not fine also.

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Re: . by triplechoice(m): 11:30am On May 04, 2023
Redoilbeta:
Thanks for you inputs. I understand, But honestly, I wasn't Being Rude or Engaged them in any Form of Arrogance, I'm not the type at all, Also I'm still trying to fathom how I have bitten them.

I never even relate with them bringing up a discussion about Religion at all ,They just discovered I wasn't following them to church Programs anymore, the weekly Activities, I use to be very Sound and Eloquent when it comes to Evangelism...

They asked me reason I wasn't joining them anymore and I Humbly told them my stand now.

So they became Wild and Annoyed.

Well as many gave rightly Said... There is no Problem, It's a Matter of time, I will gets something to do, After all I wasn't a Lazy Person right from time...

Not Specifically I would get a help from an Atheist too, I didn't becomes an atheist because I wanted help from any, If it comes fine,if not fine also.

Just play along with them until you can survive on your own.

They have refused to help you as before because they want to have you back to church That's all.
Re: . by thesicilian: 11:30am On May 04, 2023
Redoilbeta:
I see, Believers only Supports There Fellow Believers... The Basis of Supports is Religion someone Practised..Getting More Enlightened.
I sense sarcasm, but like I said, if you're a true freethinker, you'd see the reality. It's like telling a fisherman you don't believe in fishing yet asking him to share his catch with you.
Re: . by triplechoice(m): 12:03pm On May 04, 2023
thesicilian:

I sense sarcasm, but like I said, if you're a true freethinker, you'd see the reality. It's like telling a fisherman you don't believe in fishing yet asking him to share his catch with you.

It's selfish behaviour to share what we have with only those who believe in what we do.

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Re: . by thesicilian: 12:12pm On May 04, 2023
triplechoice:


It's selfish behaviour to share what we have with only those who believe in what we do.


It's not really about having different belief systems, it's more about not being too inclined to help those who go completely against your belief system. As a Christian myself I'll more than willing to help a Muslim, a Hindu, an African traditionalist than an atheist. These people believe in God in one way or the other, unlike the fool who says there's no God (according to my Bible).
Re: . by triplechoice(m): 12:28pm On May 04, 2023
thesicilian:


It's not really about having different belief systems, it's more about not being too inclined to help those who go completely against your belief system. As a Christian myself I'll more than willing to help a Muslim, a Hindu, an African traditionalist than an atheist. These people believe in God in one way or the other, unlike the fool who says there's no God (according to my Bible).

And if that 'fool' is your brother who is a multi billionaire, you won't hesitate to run to him for help when you need to, not minding his non belief.

Christians are reluctant to help anyone outside their fath, but would quickly accept assistance from anyone that offers it, not minding who they person is, with the excuse that God can use anyone to help them, even if it's the devil.

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Re: . by Blue86(m): 12:30pm On May 04, 2023
They shouldn't have cut off from you like that.

And also , when somone lacks a relationship experiences with the Creator, he goes atheist.

You need a relationship first, before service.
That's what made you fall into this trap.

But you will come out of it.
Redoilbeta:
Thanks for you inputs. I understand, But honestly, I wasn't Being Rude or Engaged them in any Form of Arrogance, I'm not the type at all, Also I'm still trying to fathom how I have bitten them.

I never even relate with them bringing up a discussion about Religion at all ,They just discovered I wasn't following them to church Programs anymore, the weekly Activities, I use to be very Sound and Eloquent when it comes to Evangelism...

They asked me reason I wasn't joining them anymore and I Humbly told them my stand now.

So they became Wild and Annoyed.

Well as many gave rightly Said... There is no Problem, It's a Matter of time, I will gets something to do, After all I wasn't a Lazy Person right from time...

Not Specifically I would get a help from an Atheist too, I didn't becomes an atheist because I wanted help from any, If it comes fine,if not fine also.
Re: . by thesicilian: 1:00pm On May 04, 2023
triplechoice:


And if that 'fool' is your brother who is a multi billionaire, you won't hesitate to run to him for help when you need to, not minding his non belief.

Christians are reluctant to help anyone outside their fath, but would quickly accept assistance from anyone that offers it, not minding who they person is, with the excuse that God can use anyone to help them, even if it's the devil.

Lol
That is one of the idiosyncrasies of the Christian faith. But I think it boils down more to personal hypocrisies really. I personally would not ask for nor be too eager to accept help from someone whose belief systems are polar opposites of mine. Mostly because one day I may be obligated to return the favour in a manner that may not conform to my beliefs.

What business do you have with anyone who has made up his mind that everything you stand for is pure foolishness?
Re: . by Redoilbeta: 1:02pm On May 04, 2023
triplechoice:


And if that 'fool' is your brother who is a multi billionaire, you won't hesitate to run to him for help when you need to, not minding his non belief.

Christians are reluctant to help anyone outside their fath, but would quickly accept assistance from anyone that offers it, not minding who they person is, with the excuse that God can use anyone to help them, even if it's the devil.

Hmm!
Re: . by triplechoice(m): 1:44pm On May 04, 2023
thesicilian:

Lol
That is one of the idiosyncrasies of the Christian faith. But I think it boils down more to personal hypocrisies really. I personally would not ask for nor be too eager to accept help from someone whose belief systems are polar opposites of mine. Mostly because one day I may be obligated to return the favour in a manner that may not conform to my beliefs.

What business do you have with anyone who has made up his mind that everything you stand for is pure foolishness?

Life doesn't operate the way you think.

You may find yourself one day in a life and death situation where the only person willing and available to help you is that person you have labelled a ', fool'.

What would you do then, refuse the help and stand the risk of losing your life, thereby sending your friends and love ones into mourning?

As long as you live amongst different kinds of people, believers and non believers, don't ever rule out the possiblity that a day may come when the only person that's truly ready to offer instant help is that you least expect.

Remember, in the Bible, it was a prostitute , a person not regarded as knowing God, that hid the spies from those seeking to kill them.

Common sense and the humanity we all share is what's needed to handle certain situations.

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Re: . by PARADIZEPRIEST: 1:51pm On May 04, 2023
COVER YA NOSE FOR 20MINUTES AND DONT BREATH GOD'S INVISIBLE AIR. undecided
ONLY A FOOOOOL THINKS THERE IS NO GOD angry
Re: . by thesicilian: 2:19pm On May 04, 2023
triplechoice:


Life doesn't operate the way you think.

You may find yourself one day in a life and death situation where the only person willing and available to help you is that person you have labelled a ', fool'.

What would you do then, refuse the help and stand the risk of losing your life, thereby sending your friends and love ones into mourning?

As long as you live amongst different kinds of people, believers and non believers, don't ever rule out the possiblity that a day may come when the only person that's truly ready to offer instant help is that you least expect.

Remember, in the Bible, it was a prostitute , a person not regarded as knowing God, that hid the spies from those seeking to kill them.

Common sense and the humanity we all share is what's needed to handle certain situations.


Now you're just being emotional. That's why I said at the beginning that you're not really that much of a freethinker. Freethinkers are logical, not sentimental. Maybe you're still at the baby stages of your so called atheism. Like those women who claim to be independent feminists but can't afford to go Dutch on a date.
1. It was the Bible that labelled you a fool, not me.
2. There is something called principle, you might have heard of it. Or maybe you should find out what it means. Some people would rather die than accept to do certain things.
3. Partial knowledge can more often than not be more damaging than no knowledge at all. Do you think that prostitute you alluded to would have remained a prostitute after meeting with the men of God? She was a sinner before meeting them, but not likely to have remained so after. Do you think they'd have been sent to her by God if she was an unrepentant prostitute/sinner/atheist? Even the sinners and tax collectors Jesus dined with, was for the purpose of converting them, not to prove to others that he was woke. When they turned, they were welcomed into the body of Christ. And when they refused the gospel, they were left alone. The relationship didn't continue after rejection. Christianity is not democracy, majority don't have to agree with something to make it accepted in Christianity, there are sets of rules that must be followed.

And since this conversation has started to circle, this will probably be my last response here.
Re: . by LordReed(m): 2:49pm On May 04, 2023
Redoilbeta:
Hello, Does ones Personal Decision being an Atheist, Free thinker / Humanist Warrants family and Friends Withdrawing there Assistance / Help and Supports?

They said, I stopped believing in the god that Provides for them to assist me,then I should go and seek help from atheistism I Practised now.

I Practiced Christianity before, Now I'm an Atheist. Pls. The reason I Changed to be an Atheist is not the main reason for this thread.
I'm not the first and I'm not going to be the last, It happens. reasons best known to Individuals.

There are situations Atheists turned to Christians, Muslims,... Muslims Converts to Christianity. Christians Changed to Muslims, Babalawo/ Ogboni Fraters Becomes a Strong Evangelist / Pastors.. Everyone with his Personal Reasons. Not on here to Judge.

My Questions is that why must family and friends became so Annoyed, took it Personal To withdraw all there Help, Sack Me from Work,insults,Bully me.

Where are the Atheist in this Forum Pls. I need your Encouragement and Words.

They do it to coerce you back to their faith. In this part of the world its best to keep your nonbelief till you can stand on your own to avoid stuff like this.

If you can move out of that environment and start where you are not known.

A life well lived is the best revenge.

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Re: . by LordReed(m): 2:56pm On May 04, 2023
PARADIZEPRIEST:
COVER YA NOSE FOR 20MINUTES AND DONT BREATH GOD'S INVISIBLE AIR. undecided
ONLY A FOOOOOL THINKS THERE IS NO GOD angry

How do you know it's your god that made the air?

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Re: . by triplechoice(m): 3:08pm On May 04, 2023
thesicilian:

Now you're just being emotional. That's why I said at the beginning that you're not really that much of a freethinker. Freethinkers are logical, not sentimental. Maybe you're still at the baby stages of your so called atheism. Like those women who claim to be independent feminists but can't afford to go Dutch on a date.
1. It was the Bible that labelled you a fool, not me.
2. There is something called principle, you might have heard of it. Or maybe you should find out what it means. Some people would rather die than accept to do certain things.
3. Partial knowledge can more often than not be more damaging than no knowledge at all. Do you think that prostitute you alluded to would have remained a prostitute after meeting with the men of God? She was a sinner before meeting them, but not likely to have remained so after. Do you think they'd have been sent to her by God if she was an unrepentant prostitute/sinner/atheist? Even the sinners and tax collectors Jesus dined with, was for the purpose of converting them, not to prove to others that he was woke. When they turned, they were welcomed into the body of Christ. And when they refused the gospel, they were left alone. The relationship didn't continue after rejection. Christianity is not democracy, majority don't have to agree with something to make it accepted in Christianity, there are sets of rules that must be followed.

And since this conversation has started to circle, this will probably be my last response here.

Lol.

Let's assume I displayed some emotions ,does it mean there's no truth in what I have said?

Instead of critically responding to my response, you have reacted emotionally by deflecting to feminism, democracy and what nots.

And if you were really using logic as you claim you wouldn't be so quick to abel me an atheist . What do you know about me.?

Did I announce myself an atheist?

Ok, You are free to end the conversation God's right hand man who knows how everyone in the world would turn out to be in the future.

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Re: . by Image123(m): 4:07pm On May 04, 2023
LordReed:


How do you know it's your god that made the air?

How do you know that He did not?

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Re: . by MaxInDHouse(m): 4:08pm On May 04, 2023
All you need now is to see a psychiatrist fast! undecided

"Humans are social animals" so claims atheists if you can't afford to go alone having to do no single thing with those that knows you then it's stupid turning away from what brought them together in the first place.

You can't eat your cake and have it so if you're now saying their God doesn't exist then get ready to do everything without them so you can prove you don't need them nor their God! undecided
Re: . by DaInferno(m): 4:09pm On May 04, 2023
Redoilbeta:
Hello, Does ones Personal Decision being an Atheist, Free thinker / Humanist Warrants family and Friends Withdrawing there Assistance / Help and Supports?

They said, I stopped believing in the god that Provides for them to assist me,then I should go and seek help from atheistism I Practised now.

I Practiced Christianity before, Now I'm an Atheist. Pls. The reason I Changed to be an Atheist is not the main reason for this thread.
I'm not the first and I'm not going to be the last, It happens. reasons best known to Individuals.

There are situations Atheists turned to Christians, Muslims,... Muslims Converts to Christianity. Christians Changed to Muslims, Babalawo/ Ogboni Fraters Becomes a Strong Evangelist / Pastors.. Everyone with his Personal Reasons. Not on here to Judge.

My Questions is that why must family and friends became so Annoyed, took it Personal To withdraw all there Help, Sack Me from Work,insults,Bully me.

Where are the Atheist in this Forum Pls. I need your Encouragement and Words.
Imagine That. Because you lost suport for a emotional snap decision that you didn't fully think out. Only to pacify a community that cries victim when there is benefit.
I hope yoi get back to your senses
Re: . by Dunionk30: 5:50pm On May 04, 2023
I'm sure if you were an Atheist Turned to Christian ,by now you would have had someone mention he or she wants to help you.

But quite funny, No Atheist not even a single one that might have read your Matter have offered to talk about help here shocked ..Chai! Does it means that Atheist does not help one another?

U are on your own Oooo, Be like say Atheist are all heartless. .Maybe they sent you a message off here...

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Re: . by MaxInDHouse(m): 6:03pm On May 04, 2023
Dunionk30:

I'm sure if you were an Atheist Turned to Christian ,by now you would have had someone mention he or she wants to help you. But quite funny, No Atheist not even a single one that might have read your Matter have offered to talk about help here shocked ..Chai! Does it means that Atheist does not help one another? U are on your own Oooo, Be like say Atheist are all heartless. .Maybe they sent you a message off here...

The word GOD connotes SUPREME BEING and that means all those believing in this concept believe (trusted) in some reward from the One who is SUPREME {Hebrews 11:6} so for some to declare such a Person doesn't exist then they have nothing to do with rewards for helping or assisting strangers after all no one will pay them back.

Now imagine someone offers to help the atheist expecting his or her God will touch somebody else to help him or her when the need arises the atheist has automatically excluded himself from that scenario claiming there is no God. So how on earth could he be expecting those he's seeing as zombies to help him? undecided
Re: . by LordReed(m): 6:04pm On May 04, 2023
thesicilian:

Lol
That is one of the idiosyncrasies of the Christian faith. But I think it boils down more to personal hypocrisies really. I personally would not ask for nor be too eager to accept help from someone whose belief systems are polar opposites of mine. Mostly because one day I may be obligated to return the favour in a manner that may not conform to my beliefs.

What business do you have with anyone who has made up his mind that everything you stand for is pure foolishness?

How does loving someone or letting them having something to take care of their needs go against your beliefs?

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Re: . by Dunionk30: 6:16pm On May 04, 2023
MaxInDHouse:


The word GOD connotes SUPREME BEING and that means all those believing in this concept believe (trusted) in some reward from the One who is SUPREME {Hebrews 11:6} so for some to declare such a Person doesn't exist then they have nothing to do with rewards for helping or assisting strangers after all no one will pay them back.

Now imagine someone offers to help the atheist expecting his or her God will touch somebody else to help him or her when the need arises the atheist has automatically excluded himself from that scenario claiming there is no God. So how on earth could he be expecting those he's seeing as zombies to help him? undecided
That is why I'm advising the op to get back to his faith make Hunger no finish am Oooo, Atheist does not help one another, Gbam! If they could come up with the statement " NO GOD " then if any of them have any Challenges, they have no heart to lift him up or help, Even the ones that Claim to be Atheist On this Platform, All of them have Suddenly Kept off this Thread, Maybe they are reading and remaining Mute due to shame.. grin grin grin...

Bros the earlier the better ooo you gets back to the Faith Oooo. Hunger no Good ooo,


I know you could be having a rethink now... Here no be China where you have lots of Atheist ,Most Naija Atheist are Fake tan
Re: . by delkuf(m): 6:23pm On May 04, 2023
Dunionk30:
I'm sure if you were an Atheist Turned to Christian ,by now you would have had someone mention he or she wants to help you.

But quite funny, No Atheist not even a single one that might have read your Matter have offered to talk about help here shocked ..Chai! Does it means that Atheist does not help one another?

U are on your own Oooo, Be like say Atheist are all heartless. .Maybe they sent you a message off here...
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