As the scriptures says Psalm 14:1 - The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.
I personally have encountered many atheist there really is no point in going back & forth with them. As the scriptures says for they had no love for the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. Not only are you dealing with the person you are dealing with the spirits they allowed in their lives to keep them blinded. Reguardless if an atheist believes in God or not they will be judged by him. They will not escape judgement. Normally when I mention that to them they go slient. At the end of the day they have freewill. We are to plant seeds of the gospel & pray for them. God will not force people to accept him.
I personally have encountered many atheist there really is no point in going back & forth with them. As the scriptures says for they had no love for the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. Not only are you dealing with the person you are dealing with the spirits they allowed in their lives to keep them blinded. Reguardless if an atheist believes in God or not they will be judged by him. They will not escape judgement. Normally when I mention that to them they go slient. At the end of the day they have freewill. We are to plant seeds of the gospel & pray for them. God will not force people to accept him.