Do people really hate atheists?

Whoever you are, someone will hate you. Atheists are hated and so are religious people. And depending on who you're around, either one can have the experience of being the most hated person. I do believe in God (no, can't prove it) and I don't hate you. Also, one thing. It's up to you what label you want to choose. But, just to be nitpicky, from what I'm reading, I would say technically, you're more of an agnostic rather than an atheist. At least my interpretation of your post, you haven't said you think there isn't God. You said you don't know. My understanding (and since I'm neither an atheist or an agnostic, someone who is probably knows more and I could be wrong) is not knowing is more an agnostic thing. An atheist would more likely say they know God doesn't exist. They wouldn't have doubts.

Fanatics are able to hate people. So it doesn't really matter what the subject is - religion; sport; politics; the fanatic will really be very anti people who are opposed to their ideals. There is nothing you can do about it. Ignore them and move on.

My daughter got "40% evil" on a quiz on Facebook, and came to the conclusion it was because she had responded that she didn't believe in God. That started her on a rant about how that doesn't make you evil. But some people do believe that you can't be good or moral if you don't believe in God. I say they are mistaken, and merely fear what they do not know. No, you're not hated, at least not by me.

Lol I don't think so. I have no reason to hate you. But then again, I'm not very religious whatsoever. I don't think it should be judge of character, what religious "category" you fall under. I am probably agnostic although I don't really label myself. I don't think too much about religion (although spirituality is a different thing) and I try not to label myself. I mean, we all have values, priorities, and all that good stuff, without even bringing religion onto the table. So, no, I would say that athiests in general are not hated, unless by a super extremist group of Christians or whatever, but even at that point, I doubt that they hate you - although they might try to "convert" you (ugh, I know, it's super annoying). Anyway, I wouldn't worry about it. I mean, there are some people who can have blind faith, and there are other people who are more logical thinkers (neither one is better htan the other), but I'm the same way. I wasn't brought up in a strictly religious background, and I've never had that kind of blind faith that's really required to be a "true believer". I'm more hands on, I think, and I need to see something or feel something to reassure me that it actually exists. But who cares? I mean most of my friends are Christian, but that doesn't make them any better or worse than me because I don't really follow any specific religion. I just do what feels right, and try to live by my own code. I don't know if that makes sense. lol. But if someone is ignorant enough to judge someone (and even go as far as to say or think that they HATE someone) because of their religious beliefs, or lack thereof, well - it's THEIR loss not yours. I wouldn't worry about it.

People will respond to you according to your actions. Just as some people are loathe to have a conversation with a overly religious person who wants to "save" everyone, many are equally offended by atheists who insist on telling them their beliefs are wrong. Regardless of personal religious beliefs, the key is to show others courtesy and respect for what they believe. I mean no offence by quoting a biblical reference, but "turn the other cheek" if you ever get into a situation with a bible thumper who wants to convince you to change your mind. You can't convince a true believer to shed their faith, anymore than they can convince you adopt their belief. It ends up being an frustrating battle with no winner anyway. People are people. We are an arrogant species that insist we are always right. People who hate atheists are simply to in love with their own sense of righteousness to see how hypocritical it is. You are not hated, nor will you be as long as you hold to your beliefs without hurting others. The path to self-enlightment is different for everybody.

For me personally i never hate anyone because of what they believe in, but what i don't like is sometimes people argue with other people about their beliefs and then the argue get hot and they start talking bad about the other person's beliefs. Your beliefs is your, my beliefs is mine, it's not something to be argued about because it's like arguing i like my face better than yours. You can believe anything you want, as long it doesn't make you do bad things. If that happens it means you have believing a wrong thing.

What ever you stand for in life should be respected. If I want to live in this world peacefully and happily, I must allow others also to live peacefully and happily. What ever religious belief we hold, we human race can co-exist happily without having to make others believe what we believe in. So we can make this world something which is worthy of life.

I don't know. I can't qualify that since I have not heard about atheism especially in my country. Personally, I don't hate atheists. They are people with so many reasons that are grounded on facts. But I just wonder why do they keep on relying on human reasons alone. But I respect their personal belief. We have freewill and we have to respect that.

The way our teacher in high school taught us was that atheists worship the devil and agnostics are people who do not believe in god or anything like that because they do not have proof. I was always raised Christian but after reading through the bible I feel so many contradictions are in there and think evolution makes so much more sense that I doubt much of the bible now. I think people who worship the devil are crazy but I dont see anything wrong with agnositcs who simply question what hasent been proven scientifically.

I think we should not hate anyone just depending on their belief.The fact that atheists are hated because most of the major monotheistic religions do not accept athiesm.But there are some religions like hinduism which accepts atheism.Athiests doesnt believe in any supreme power.There are certain sects like "Carvaka" within hinduism which are based on this philosophy.Personally I am not athiest,rather I would like to call myself agnostic.Anyways people should not hate athiest just because they believe something different.

I think we shouldnot hate anyone just depending on what they believe.The fact that atheists are hated because most of the major monotheistic religions do not accept atheism.But there are other religions like hinduism which accepts atheism.Atheist doesn't believe in any supreme power.There are certain sects like "Carvaka" within hinduism which are based on this philosophy.Personally I am not an atheist,rather I would like to call myself agnostic.Anyways people should not hate atheist just because they believe something different.

Its a misconception that science drives a different direction from God. Science is investigating what have been written in the bible and the existence of God. Yes you are human and we respect your belief being an atheist. For some people who do not understand the scriptures or the teachings of God may not be practicing the right way and that is why they hate atheist. It is not through religion that we are being driven by our lives, it is what we believe in and what we live with. No matter what you think is right as long as you've been a good being then theres no reason to be frightened of.

For me, I'm not condeming you or judging you and I think nobody can ever do that we or they don't have the right to do that. Only God knows everything.. From my side if you are one of them I will continue to pray that one day the one you are will reveal to you that God is exist... Sorry but that is my opinion...

Hate is such a strong word I guess. I think people will only hate atheists when they do something that is evil. Hmm.. you said you still have morals and most of the time wanted to do what is right. Don't you ever think that your goodness is the living proof that God does exist? Just my 2 cents..I believe God represents all things around us: the mountains, rain, sun, ocean etc. The fact that we breath, eat, sleep, and love..and how intricate our body systems work. These are things that can't be fully explained by science and philosophy at all because we can never fathom the Greatness of God Almighty. It is beyond our capacity as humans. =)

I have never heard a believer say they hate an atheist or take action that would lead me to believe they did. I have, however, heard atheists pour scorn and derision on believers to the extent that leads me to believe they hate them all the best urban

I think people don't have the right to judge you whether you are an atheist or not. Probably some people will hate an atheist because they don't consider someone who is supreme to them. Some people think that atheist are all self centered and they mock God. I'm a Christian and I don't hate people like you. I respect your belief.

Yes! Hate comes from everywhere. You can question whether God is or not. It all comes down to -Is humanity better because you were in it? The rest is just tradition, flowers and smoke. You need to take care of you. God doesn't care if you didn't go to church last Sunday! Bob Hope said he will perform for any denomination because he didn't want to miss out on the other side because of a technicality! That says it all! Have a great day!

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No,I don't hate atheist. I respect them. They have their own way of living and believing as long as they respect me there will be no problem with that. We are uniquely born in this world and should learn to accept other as they are.

Hi. What really religion is for? People admit they are religious people and then they hate other people? And people who say they are atheist but they do not hate other people. Which one is better? Religion will not teach you to hate other human being as God's creation. Thanks, natnickeep.