Why so many atheist exist online but i barely see many on the streets?

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Pygoscelis said:
that they addressed following the paper linked to above. The answer is that it simply isn't that easy. Keep in mind that these people have based their entire lives around God often, including the financial security of themselves and their families. Also keep in mind the impact that it may have on believers for their clergy, who are often role models of faith to them, to come out as atheists all of a sudden. It isn't something you'd want to do abruptly or without the greatest of care.
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The link you gave before was too long to read at once. There's only so mucha person can read but the first part and as far as I've been reading it is centralized on solely christian experiences non other. I'm not sure it covers the entire religious population. You have a point on the dismay and surprise it may cause to people who see them as role models though.
 
Iceee said:
Salaam.

I live in Toronto, Canada.
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How interesting. Then you know exactly what I am talking about, considering what you wrote. When I became aware of the seriousness of this problem my heart started to bleed from the reality of whats going on.

If these Atheists counter each argument with a philosophical one, then the only path left is to know how to best demonstrate the miracle of the Holy Qur'an. This is the method I choose to learn for a good period of my life. I hope that, In sha 'Allah, I learn it well enough that I can demonstrate the miracle of each Ayat of the Holy Qur'an and know its explanation well. Seeing this problem arise has made me only want to be a stronger Muslim. This is a very serious Fitnah in this age, and anyone who thinks it'll pass them by has to think again.

I don't hate Atheists, but i hate Atheism. So to all Atheists who may read my posts here, don't take offense. I just don't like it when I see Muslims falling into this way of thinking is all. I hope all of you see the beauty of Islam and turn to it. And I hope to God that none of you turned Atheist because of some anti-Islamic websites. That would be the real tragedy in my humble opinion.
 
Pygoscelis said:
I am a quiet observer, extremely respectful while there, confused by some of the ceremonies and impressed by others. I had a thread on here a while ago about having visited a Catholic church and witnessing the eucharist and other religious rites.
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I remember your post about attending a Catholic service.

My husband is a bit like that. It's a long time since he has attended a church service and I don't think he would now because he would feel insincere and hypocritical. But when we visit a church building he is always much more respectful than I am. I guess that's because he feels like a 'visitor' in a church, and therefore like somebody who should be at his best behavior - whereas I behave like I am 'at home', because that's what I am.
 
football5680 said:
They are cowards. The internet gives them a place where they can feel tough with no consequences.
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Courage is to be flamboyantly extrovert about what you are, and accept any consequences, come what may, even social exclusion or persecution?

Then I suppose those Christians who hid in Roman catacombs must have been the biggest cowards of all.
 
football5680 said:
They are cowards. The internet gives them a place where they can feel tough with no consequences.
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Got it. You want more in your face atheists like Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins. I'll see if I can find some for you and bring them here....

Naw. You don't really want that.

You just want us to all stand up and tie ourselves to posts so you can burn us and scream "INFIDEEEEL!"

Or would you prefer we take over the place and feed you to lions like Pagans did? Wait? What? Where did you go all of a sudden? Why did you mask your IP and post under a screen name? The lions are hungry! We need you! Stop posting in a place where you can feel tough with no consequences!
 
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Calm down Pygo, calm down. :)

If you were Muslim you would be familiar with comments in internet that mock Islam and prophet Muhammad (saw). I'm sure, those cowards are not atheists, but Christians.

But of course, there many tolerant Christians too.
 
No worries. I am always calm. I just wanted to hold up a mirror for this fellow.
 
ZJK24 said:
It's like there are so many atheists existing on the internet in a trend, but in the real world not too many around where I live.

What about you?
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All of my experience with so called atheists have been on non religious forums (with the exception of this one). A lot of people where I live believe in a higher power but follow no religion and are pretty respectful people. Never met a person who "believed in nothing" in person though. I find it ironic they believe religions to be the root of all evil yet whenever a religious thread pops up they insist on posting the most vulgar of words, drawings, and videos. They want religious people to be more accepting and tolerant to other people's beliefs yet, hypocritically, they feel they are the exception to the rule. I'm not sure why anyone would want to meet someone like that in person.

Again, I'm speaking on my experience from non religious forums.
 
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Today I spoke with a Christian man. I knew he is Christian because he wore cross necklace, symbol of Christianity. If he didn't wear cross necklace, I would not know he is Christian.

So, how could I know someone that I see on the street is atheist if he doesn't wear symbol of atheism?
 
Futuwwa said:
Courage is to be flamboyantly extrovert about what you are, and accept any consequences, come what may, even social exclusion or persecution?
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I think courage can also be quiet and calm:

cour·age (kûrj, kr-)
n.
The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/courage
 
ardianto said:
So, how could I know someone that I see on the street is atheist if he doesn't wear symbol of atheism?
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An atheist is sitting in a row boat on the middle of a lake, fishing peacefully and minding his own business.

All of a sudden, a purple three-headed dragon pops up out of the lake and snatches up the row boat in its massive jaws.

The atheist shouts "Oh God, help me!"

The whole scene freezes mid-frame and a booming voice comes out of the sky.

"Why should I help you when you did not believe in me?"

The atheist says, "Come on, give me a break. A minute ago I didn't believe in purple three-headed dragons either."


In conclusion, you don't know. :D
 
Vito said:
All of my experience with so called atheists have been on non religious forums (with the exception of this one). A lot of people where I live believe in a higher power but follow no religion and are pretty respectful people. Never met a person who "believed in nothing" in person though. I find it ironic they believe religions to be the root of all evil yet whenever a religious thread pops up they insist on posting the most vulgar of words, drawings, and videos. They want religious people to be more accepting and tolerant to other people's beliefs yet, hypocritically, they feel they are the exception to the rule. I'm not sure why anyone would want to meet someone like that in person.

Again, I'm speaking on my experience from non religious forums.
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This can be true. But not always.
 

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