If an ATHEIST tells you "There is no God!"

I would say, Yes there is a God.. Just look around and you will see.. How did you think you got here? We and everything on this planet and earth was created by an master..

I'm an atheist, have been for many years ago. Used to be 100% believer as well. Why would a God want so many murders and war in the world and so many straving people. Doesn't make sense if he is meant to care for us so much.

I think I would say that it was their opinion and it is up to them what they believe. I believe in a creator but am happy to listen to different points of view. Many atheists have seen the damage caused by people who say they believe in god but do the opposite of what their own god says. For example, the bible says 'thou shalt not kill' but people go to war in the name of the god of the bible. I'm not sure but I believe the koran asks people to respect all life but certain followers kill themselves and others in the name of their god. Many people have stopped believing in god because of the actions of people who say they believe.

I'd smile. "Perhaps there's no reality either, but I can't get anyone to debate on that. Lets be friends?" ..I'm not Christian. I'm pagan with extremely loose beliefs on deities ^_^ I actually don't see any reason why everyone's beliefs can't be true in some way or form, so there wouldn't be much arguing with me.

I first off would have to be having a discussion with a person in order for them to say that. And if I was having a discussion with that person then it would have to be a religious discussion or a discussion on religion. For someone to just walk up to me and say "There is no God", I would turn and walk away thinking they are kind of crazy. Everyone is entitled to their beliefs and if someone thinks there is no God then it is not my job to persuade them otherwise. Some of the things that have happened in my personal life have made me wonder the same thing. The things that I read and hear on the News as well. Horrible things happening to innocent babies and people, here in the United States and around the world. It really has made me wonder. And I would like to tell you that the saying "Whatever does not Kill you only makes you stronger". This is not true.

better not mind it.It's nonsense arguing about that.Let's just respect each others belief.

Mine. fair enough. but tell me that if you find yourself in conversation with a chap with antlers.

I would not try to retort vehemently ..yet I would try to convince him about God's presence in our day today affairs.The unseen force that guides and assists us in our actions are to be felt to be recognized and cherished.

I'm a believer and my response is probably not what most believers would consider faithful. I believe an atheist is just as entitled to their beliefs as I am. If they truly believe there is no God, then that's their belief. God does not want us to force our beliefs on others. We are supposed to express our beliefs to others, but not judge or force others. My response would be that I respect your belief, but nothing you say could ever convince me that there isn't a God. If they pressed the issue I would ask them if they'd ever said the phrase "Oh my God" or "Good Lord". Why even acknowledge the name if He doesn't exist? The best option is to ask for a reason for their beliefs and to calmly respond (not preach) with your beliefs and agree to disagree.

I believe in what's written in the Scriptures, therefore I believe in God. Good day ron.

The fact is that nobody who is alive or has ever lived knows what started the process by which the universe, as we know it, was formed. Or why the condition of the universe is such that the earth came into being and that it was suitable to create and support life and the process by which different forms of life evolve. We do know that it has all happened and it is wonderful but we don't know what caused it to happen. Christians and other related religions accept the biblical version but this was written thousands of years ago by leaders of a desert tribe who had even less knowledge that we do. In fact they did not know just how wonderful it all actually is. It is therefore certain that the biblical version is wrong and it follows that the "god" mentioned in that version is just another invention by those early leaders probably for political purposes. It is easy to see that the god mention in the old testament is different from the god in the new testament so you already have two versions and the whole book is full of obvious flaws and contradictions. So why would any intelligent person accept what is in this book as something to guide them through life. I can't think of any valid reason to do this so I am an atheist or maybe and agnostic as I don't say there is no god of any sort just that if there is nobody knows who or what that god is and we are nowhere near finding out. I accept that some people need a sort of mental prop to help them and that religion can provide this but I also believe that religious leaders use that need to provide and support their own position in life either by extracting monies from these people or using their need to give themselves power.

I think, no I know I would say " Yes there is. Believe what you may, but you yourself must wonder how we got here. Scientists the world around can try to deceive you or persuade you that it was this or that, or we could fund their programs. But no matter, I know that there is a god. I see him everday because of the beauty that surrounds me. His magnificence is all around us.

I would either ignore it or thank him for sharing his views, and change the subject fast. Hopefully he would get the hint. If he persisted, I'd tell him to keep his views to himself as I don't wish to discuss the subject. All religion is illogical and there is no way to convince someone that their flavor is right or wrong. People have a right to believe or not believe in a deity, G-d, Allah, Krishna, Jesus, Bast, or the Great Pumpkin, but I don't wish to discuss it with them. No one is going to change my views. BTW, Yes, I believe there is a G-d.

I won't contradict. I'd ask the atheist to explain. I am Catholic but I think there is no use starting up an argument because we all have something we believe in, and it doesn't mean that our beliefs are all the same. I would ask him to share with me about his beliefs. I am not going against my religion. I am trying to keep an open mind. There's no use starting an argument because that would be disrespecting what they believe in. Religion and other things taught me to respect. If you would say that they are not respecting our beliefs, well. That's their problem, right? Not ours. I'd just go on with what I believe in. I won't let myself be affected because it will just ruin anything. No use trying to force things into a close-minded person's head. But once he makes an offense, I guess that's where we strike back. We're only humans anyway. It'd be understandable if one loses temper in a rational point of view. If you want to know what I would tell the atheist who'd tell me that there is no God, I'd tell him to shut up. LOL. Honestly, I don't know. Maybe I'd cite things or teachings from Descartes, St. Thomas, St. Augustine, etc.

these are the type of people that i do not want to talk to. its a never ending debate if God really exists. but i do, i am a believer. they would say science will explain everyting, but who invented science and its components right? i probably wont say that much but ill tell him/ her: "...wait til you die, and youll know."

Hello ronreyes My father is an athiest and often uses the phrase 'Thank God I'm Athiest'. I am not always sure what he means by this. I am at the moment confused about religion completely and don't know if I am coming or going with it all. I don't really know what to believe and what I actually believe.

I think that I would point out that according to historians - not christian - of the day, Jesus really did exist and he did what the bible says he did. So the fact that he didn't exist is not up for conjecture. The rest is a quote from C.S. Lewis who wrote the Chronicals of Narnia. "A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said, would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be insane or else he would be an evil liar. You must make your choice. Either Jesus was, and is, the Son of God or else he was insane, or an evil liar but," C.S. Lewis goes on, "Let us not come up with any patronising nonsense about his being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to."

Oh.. Nice topic bro.. but you know aht, I am a believer and possibly the following will be my responses; 1. If there is no God, where do this thing around you came from? 2. If there is no God, you are not here as well.. 3. If there is no God, Who you think will be the planner of all thning around you, including humans? That's my opinion, hope that makes sense. God bless you. Keep believing!

I am a believer & i would say - just look around u... u can feel the presence of a superior power around u everywhere!!! If not, then just look inside urself, God is even there!!!

I'd say that there has to be a god. It's the only explanation of life that seems feasible to me. But I'm reserving judgement on the nature of that god. I was brought up a Christian and christened and confirmed, but came to question that faith when I learnt of all the terrible deeds that have been perpetrated in its name. The same would apply to Islam. I'm leaning towards Bhuddism at present.