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Old 07-10-2010, 07:25 AM
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Default Why are there more Christians converting to Atheism than Atheists converting to Chris

and why do most people convert to Atheism as a result of education?

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Old 07-12-2010, 07:25 AM
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what does 'charlie' have to do with this question
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Old 07-14-2010, 07:25 AM
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Because logic makes more sense than Christianity.
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Old 07-18-2010, 07:25 AM
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Common sense and logic is making a comeback. People aren't afraid to ask more questions nowadays and when you ask questions you learn and when you learn ....
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Old 07-21-2010, 07:25 AM
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simple people do not want blind faith anymore.

they will either take a religion that is grounded in some from of logic like Deism, Judaism, or become an agnostic

or they will get sick of it and drop it all together
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Old 07-24-2010, 07:25 AM
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You are asking a question that you "know" THE ANSWER TO.
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Old 07-26-2010, 07:25 AM
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probably because it has been prophesied that in the last days, there will be a falling away.
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Old 07-31-2010, 07:25 AM
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Public education is doing a better job of educating people to think on their own? A higher number of college graduates? I don't know.
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Old 08-01-2010, 07:25 AM
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Because they confuse the biblical god for the real God and become morbidly disillusioned by the lie that took them in.

The real "God" being the origin of the cosmos, of everything and everyone, who is non-judgmental and simply "is", without need of faith or adoration or fear.
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Old 08-05-2010, 07:25 AM
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because a conversion to atheism is a turning of the back on God.

turning back to him would mean that "you were wrong" and nobody wants to be wrong.

as far as education being a factor, it is because of the fact that you cannot teach religion in school, but you are allowed to teach "anti-religion".

if people only hear one side of the story, they cannot judge for themselves.

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Old 08-08-2010, 07:25 AM
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Because you are going by number as oppose to percentage. It only makes sense that the one with bigger numbers in the first place is going to be the loser there.
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Old 08-13-2010, 07:25 AM
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Brainwashing is my guess.That and peer pressure.
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Old 08-14-2010, 07:25 AM
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I don't believe your statement is factual, at least the first part. The second part seems to be true, but as an atheist gets older, a lot of them come back to Christianity. Don't know why but it seems true as far as atheist I have known.
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Old 08-16-2010, 07:25 AM
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The Bible says: "during the last days, the LOVE of the GREATER NUMBER will FALL OFF . . . "
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Old 08-19-2010, 07:25 AM
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I'd like to see some statistics for that.

People convert to Atheism as a result of education because of the predominance of Atheists as teachers and the fact that Christian teachers are prohibited from discussing their faith. Because of this, students are taught that God doesn't exist and that religion doesn't matter.
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Old 08-24-2010, 07:25 AM
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where do you collect your information or is this another made up statistic?
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Old 08-27-2010, 07:25 AM
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Honestly, I think the whole dominion theology crap is backfiring on them. A lot of people were willing to be marginal Christians until the nutters got hold of the White House and started the new crusades.

The other factor is the Internet and forums like this, where people who have never even considered their religion might be BS are getting exposed to different perspectives.
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Old 08-31-2010, 07:25 AM
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because education and science are getting better and it's now more acceptable to not follow a religion.
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Old 09-05-2010, 07:25 AM
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Show me your statistics.
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Old 09-09-2010, 07:25 AM
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because people are finding out that all of that religion crap is just that crap
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Old 09-14-2010, 07:25 AM
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Because war broke out in heaven and Satan and his angels were cast out, down to the vicinity of the earth, woe to the earth for the devil has come down to you having great anger, knowing his time is short. Satan is hard at work walking around as a roaring lion waiting to devour someone. Satan is doing his best to make you fall, even the holy ones if he can.
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Old 09-19-2010, 07:25 AM
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Frightful picture.

There is no statistical data to prove your question.
Atheism is by no means a result of education.
If you look at history, the great minds and inventors of the past , you will see they were Christians or had spirituality.
I dare you to do the homework.
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Old 09-24-2010, 07:25 AM
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Logic and rationality are more appealing that fairy tales and mythology.
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Old 09-28-2010, 07:25 AM
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Its a weed-out process for end times. you know, THE RAPTURE!! woo scary!!!

God doesn't want educated people in heaven, they think they know everything. It p!SOSes him off, big time.
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Old 09-30-2010, 07:25 AM
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Huh? There is no such thing as converting to Atheism...There is a change in thought process that leads individuals to ultimately question their faith/belief in a deity that hasn't been pr oven to exist. If you look at how much bloodshed has been shed in the name of the various religious sects (incl Christianity) it's really pretty easy to see why people are dropping their religions and seeking alternatives. Advise you to check out the uncommon denomination at WWW.UUA.ORG! PEACE!
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Old 10-04-2010, 07:25 AM
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First of all - I would really like to see the statistics that scientifically prove that more people are converting to atheism than Christianity.

And secondly - if you truly are an educated person making completely informed choices then you must know all about each of your options including atheism and Christianity. So many people should be getting a religious education as well as a scientific and worldly one. If people choose Christianity or atheism out of ignorance then they are making poor choices. However if I didn't know about each of my options I'd still choose Christianity because if I'm wrong then I'll lead a great life helping others with no rewards or consequences overall but if I'm right then I'm going to Heaven.

There really isn't a good reason to choose atheism whether you are informed or ignorant because you cheat yourself out of possible rewards and the real chance to fellowship with other great people that work together to make the world a better place.
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Old 10-09-2010, 07:25 AM
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I don't see the "most" you speak of as far as converting to atheism...however, I do see a world turn to spirituality rather than organized dogma & strict doctrines.
I have also noticed that in the realms of those that call themselves atheists, "many" are actually agnostic...either way, though, it's still personal choices and not really of "business" for anyone other than the individual.
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Old 10-11-2010, 07:25 AM
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Of all the things I've found in life,
My mind is the most valuable!
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Old 10-14-2010, 07:25 AM
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In this age, ideas spread, and more are being exposed to the truth. Once you see the truth it is hard to turn back. More people are waking up than going to sleep. So there are more atheists.
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Old 10-18-2010, 07:25 AM
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Because they don't fear god!!!!!!
Believe me you better fear him we are living in the last days
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