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Atheists & Agnostics

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26. Good post. nm

Fri Feb 2, 2018, 11:57 PM

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Engaging with Believers [View all] Brainstormy Feb 2018 OP

I don't try to "convert" believers. Mr.Bill Feb 2018 #1

I get that Brainstormy Feb 2018 #17

I feel no compunction to explain why I'm an atheist. procon Feb 2018 #2

I really appreciate the sincerity part, but Brainstormy Feb 2018 #4

Why do you feel the need to engage anyone? procon Feb 2018 #7

True. but surely there are times Brainstormy Feb 2018 #11

No. It really isn't. procon Feb 2018 #19

Ok, here's to the "you're mad at/hate god" JNelson6563 Feb 2018 #3

Always a cocky smile ... Mariana Feb 2018 #6

Good points. procon Feb 2018 #8

It's funny. But it does work. Brainstormy Feb 2018 #12

I've honestly never used this tactic Brainstormy Feb 2018 #16

Here's a scenario Freelancer Feb 2018 #21

Good post. nm Ferrets are Cool Feb 2018 #26

I used to volunteer TwistOneUp Feb 2018 #5

That is SO true Brainstormy Feb 2018 #13

I never do Timewas Feb 2018 #9

true. but you're lucky if it never comes up Brainstormy Feb 2018 #14

Last one to ask Timewas Feb 2018 #18

A woman in TX TwistOneUp Feb 2018 #20

I like to quote Jesus to them. safeinOhio Feb 2018 #10

So, what's your fav Jesus quote? n/t Brainstormy Feb 2018 #15

Here's an idea... Freelancer Feb 2018 #22

You better put a time limit on the pitch. Mariana Feb 2018 #23

LOL. Too true. -nt Freelancer Feb 2018 #25

On the Internet, I am very confrontational with certain believers. trotsky Feb 2018 #24

I tell the truth. Iggo Feb 2018 #27

Interesting concept, the truth. Brainstormy Feb 2018 #28

My latest response to why I don't believe was that I've seen lindysalsagal Feb 2018 #31

Thanks for help, and just to let you know Brainstormy Feb 2018 #30