A humble atheist impossible to find?

I've known plenty of humble Atheists. When one considers that Buddhism does not postulate a God, it should come as no surprise that there are millions upon millions of humble Atheists.

I do think these sort of postings are just silly, How can anyone know every atheist and of course they can't so such a statement as "a humble atheist is impossible to find" just shows how arrogant the poster is wallowing in their own ignorance. Then to go on quoting bits from things written by some leaders of middle eastern groups for political reasons and clearly believing them indicates a high level naivety

Most atheists ride far below the radar. While they entertain no belief in a supernatural god or gods they are not really concerned what others believe and make no issue of it because it does not matter to them unless some religious fanatic tries to impose their beliefs on them. How may humble religionists do you know who do not try to explain to you why what you believe is wrong and why their beliefs are the only ones that are endorsed by a god or gods?

You don't need religion to practice humility. And how about you start showing some humility and open your mind instead of jumping to conclusions about a group of people you don't know much about.

All atheist are filled with arrogance... You are the one being arrogant by saying that.You become even worse than atheists because you judge other people so easily.I thought believers do not speak that way. Do not judge a person unless you have known him fully.Have you known or met all atheists around the world? do not judge too quickly.You have not known me.If you know me you will feel like you are with a believer.The only difference is that I do not praise your god.

There's something that is called the vocal minority, which I think applies to this topic, since I've found arrogant types are often the loudest. Not all atheists are arrogant, just as not all theists are humble. It's horrible to generalize and stereotype based on the vocal minority. I've met plenty of quiet, humble atheists and plenty of loud, arrogant theists and vice-versa. I myself an an atheist, but I don't consider myself at all a genius like Einstein, I'm far from being able to philosophize among the greats, and I respect those who are religious for their beliefs, just as I hope they'll respect me for mine.

First of all, I'm a great believer in god, I know he exists. I don't know any atheists, but It's very hard for me to believe that every person that for what ever reason that dosn't believe in god is a bad person. You just can't generalize like that. I'm sure Akiane, the child prodigy who drew pictures of heaven would not say her mother is a bad person, who is an atheist.

Hi Gordano, The only humble atheist is one who respects the beliefs of others and does not engage in dialogue about such things. I am sure that there are plenty of such people out there. I agree with you that those who write about it and make fun of those who believe in a higher power are not humble, but than neither are many of the believers who write about such things. Neither fundamentalists nor atheists, who are continually trying to change others are humble. Blessings.

Most atheist are humble.

I think it is evil to place labels on groups of people. You claim all atheists are arrogant. Some people claim that all muslims are evil. In all fairness, everyone is unique. To generalize just breeds hate. I know some muslims that are the best of people. I know some atheists who are reserved, quiet and kind. Is it fair to classify people based on the ones who are making the most noise?? I hope we all know it's not. Finally, one more comment. It will probably step on some toes, however it is to make people think. From you quote: (God) said: "Then get thee out from here: for thou art rejected, accursed. [038:078] "And My curse shall be on thee till the Day of Judgment." My comment: Is this the way God really handles those kiddies?? Seems like this god is letting his kids get out of control. Isn't there a better way than stomping off mad and cursing those kids??? If God can create universes, I have to think that a few arrogant and wayward kids are easier to deal with than that. God is above the petty things of mankind such as anger, hate, and wrath. High intelligence surely has figured out much better ways by now. God is much smarter than that.

It's possible to find a humble atheist, one who knows how to respect others' opinions, beliefs, faith; one who can argue and debate without hurting the other; one who knows to cool down when he feels he's said too much. :) Good day!

I don't think that's the case, some people who are pretty religious are quite bad and selfish people too you know. We are all human and capable of flaws. You don't need to have a religion in order to be a good and humble person, anyone is capable of that. I have friends from all walks of life and from different religions. I have a few friends who are atheists and they're even have better morals than people I know who are Christian. It really does depend on the person, not their religion, religion doesn't determine who they are. I don't like how people just judge people according to their religion or what their beliefs are and using stereotypes in order to judge people. We should look at people for who they are and not what they believe in because everyone is unique. So you shouldn't say that a person is atheist, they're probably selfish people because some may be, some may not just like how some Christians might be selfish and some others are humble. The Bible shouldn't be taken literally either.

Speaking in spirituality,some atheist will never agree,because of pride,arrogant they have in the heart..Because Satan set as throne inside of their heart s that is why they hated God real God in heaven..they will not be save in they will not repent..

I am not gonna try to say that atheists are humble, but I do think that people who claim to know the will of God are NOT humble. If you believe that there is a great, supreme being and that your group is the only one who knows him and what kind of people he prefers, don't you think you are claiming quite a lot? And even more so, you think that this being has some kind of personal involvement in your life to tell you who you should marry, what job you should get, where you should live, what you should eat today, how you should go to the bathroom...don't you think that's a bit arrogant to assume that he would care about all of those very small details? I'm not saying it's not true, just that if it is, you are expecting a lot from an all-powerful, all-knowing creator. When I turn down a job, I turn it down. I don't say that "God told me not to take it" or "it wasn't in God's will".

Perhaps the arrogant atheists are the easiest to identify. You may not even recognise those who keep their own counsel except as 'good people' who quietly go about helping others.

Your implication is that arrogance is a bad thing. Given this, your sweeping generalization of atheists is pretty...well...arrogant. "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone." Having met a lot of judgmental, mean-hearted Christians I could make a sweeping statement on the nature of all Christians. I won't, however, because I believe generalizing is wrong and I'd miss out meeting interesting people if I were quick to paint them with a broad brush.

There are many humble Atheists. You just don't know it because the humble ones don't bother to tell you they are atheists. They are quite content to have you believe what you believe, and them believe what they believe. The problem is, the atheists that are not humble, are the ones running around saying you caused the crusades, and are more than happy to cram their anti-god belief system down your throat, and show off how arrogantly more informed they are, than you. (which of course isn't true, but they don't care). Some simply because the arrogant ones are the ones that alert you to the fact they are atheists, it 'seems' like all of them are arrogant. But that's not true.

I don't think a humble Athiest is impossible to find. Being humble has a lot to do with personality as well, not just what you believe in. I know some Athiest who are very humble and caring, I also know some religious people who are arrogant. Just because you are a believer, doesn't mean you are the best person you can be. Some just don't really put in the effort. This is coming from someone who is Christian.. I don't want to classify all athiests as know it all, arrogant people who think badly of those with a religion. The way they think of us is sort of how we think of them, is it not? Some of them may think we are brainwashed, and some of us think what they believe is wrong. I think they need to be more open-minded, but in no way do I classify them as arrogant, because they may have just never had the opportunity to learn about religion.

I think a humble atheist is as hard to find as a humble christian in the world today.I`m not sure about muslims,probably there are more humble persons in Islam.

Atheist tend to be like that, arrogant! They think that they know everything. They have explanations to everything. But i don't care, i have my own beliefs and i will stick to it no matter what.