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I would have to say because once the word of God enters you,it doesn't just up and leave. You believe,and know the truth so it's not as easy to just turn away from it and stop believing. Once we're set free,we're free indeed...If the Son therefore shall make you free,ye shall be free indeed. John 8:36 Also I would say that what the Lord starts in us,a good work,He shall finish in us... Philippians 1:6 says Being confident of this very thing,that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Also,nothing and no one can pluck or remove us from God's hand. John 10:28 says And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. Just a few thoughts for now,hope it helps. God bless 
Most Christians aren't born into a Christian family and just stay that way. MANY children who are born into a very fundamentalist Christian family convert to either another religion or turn atheist. b/c the religion forced onto them so much that they aren't given a chance to actually believe it, they're pretty much just going through the motions of being religious w/o actually feeling the love of God. But on a counter-note, many people who are born into families that aren't religious, but also aren't dead set against it (MANY MANY Americans) are very likely to convert to the popular religion of the nation you are born into. And with America, that is Christianity. As odd as it sounds, atheism is GREATLY frowned upon in this nation. Agnostics and all forms of religion are deemed okay, but if you're atheist, you're considered close minded and foolish. That's probably why it's easy for an atheist to convert and why it's harder for a Christian to convert.
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I believe that is a huge problem within the church. The world educates us OUT of church, and the church never seems to defend itself. I think ministers need to be preaching a defense against evolution or an explanation of creation. We don't have all the answers but we have enough that it can be explained. I wish that churches would talk about it more because it's especially difficult in university when you're being bombarded with messages that totally contradict what you know to be true and not everyone has the time to do their own research on the topic.
The other problem is that atheists do their research. They know enough about the Bible that they know what we are going to argue and they have arguments against it. Whereas (generally) Christians tend not to research so they are unprepared besides quoting from the Bible. In my opinion, even though I'm a Christian, the Bible isn't a valid argument unless you and the atheist can both agree that the Bible itself is valid. We Christians need to do research outside of the Bible that will help us prove what is IN the Bible.. Otherwise you can argue your point "this verse says this" and the atheist is going to say "so what?" ..
The other problem is that atheists do their research. They know enough about the Bible that they know what we are going to argue and they have arguments against it. Whereas (generally) Christians tend not to research so they are unprepared besides quoting from the Bible. In my opinion, even though I'm a Christian, the Bible isn't a valid argument unless you and the atheist can both agree that the Bible itself is valid. We Christians need to do research outside of the Bible that will help us prove what is IN the Bible.. Otherwise you can argue your point "this verse says this" and the atheist is going to say "so what?" ..
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Oh and I think some of the replies have it backwards.. Either I do or the others do.. you said
"easier for an Atheist to convert a Christian, than it is for a Christian to convert an Atheist"
I take that to mean that atheists get Christians to drop their faith easier than atheists converting to Christianity.. but it sounds like people thought you meant the opposite..
"easier for an Atheist to convert a Christian, than it is for a Christian to convert an Atheist"
I take that to mean that atheists get Christians to drop their faith easier than atheists converting to Christianity.. but it sounds like people thought you meant the opposite..
(Must admit I misread the quote initially xD)
FSU's social pressure answer could be one side of the coin.
A religious trends survey would be supportive.
See how U.S. religious landscape has changed in nearly 2 decades - USATODAY.com
Think there also needs to be some defining of what sort of christian/athiest they are.
I carry a stereotype of christians who say they are ex-athiests (sounds familiar), some on this site even say they used to be 'just like me', and i'm starting to believe thats rubbish. At best, I think they are the one's that hadn't accepted a religion yet or gave it much thought, not the ones that supported an athiest position with reason.
FSU's social pressure answer could be one side of the coin.
A religious trends survey would be supportive.
See how U.S. religious landscape has changed in nearly 2 decades - USATODAY.com
Think there also needs to be some defining of what sort of christian/athiest they are.
I carry a stereotype of christians who say they are ex-athiests (sounds familiar), some on this site even say they used to be 'just like me', and i'm starting to believe thats rubbish. At best, I think they are the one's that hadn't accepted a religion yet or gave it much thought, not the ones that supported an athiest position with reason.
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In devotions my children sing often sing the scripture "that some trust in chariots and some in horse, but we will believe in the name of the Lord our God." I always stop them and ask, "why do people trust in horses and chariots" and their faithful answer is, "because it is what they see."
It is easier to convert a Christian to atheism, who has not exercised his faith muscles and is still bound by sight, still bound by the cares, concerns, and fears of this life.
Respectfully
It is easier to convert a Christian to atheism, who has not exercised his faith muscles and is still bound by sight, still bound by the cares, concerns, and fears of this life.
Respectfully
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Atheism absolutely makes sense! And so does nihilism.
This is one of the points of Ecclesiastes. Life has no power and no ability to give meaning to itself, from the vantage point "under the sun." The last part being the critical point.
Atheism is a proclamation of one's inability to see above the sun and nihilism (vanity of vanity) is the logical conclusion for the thinking atheist. An Atheist that ends anywhere but in Nihilism has stopped thinking logically and created his own fanciful world and morals to live within and thus he falls into the "trappings" he derides others for.
It is only in a vantage point given from "above the sun" that causes life to be something more. Without this heavenly vantage point man cannot determine any sense to the world. Ecclesiastes puts it this way, that God has put eternity in man's heart except that no man may find it. Always searching and never finding, there is but one choice remaining (from under the sun) according to Ecclesiastes, to eat, drink, and enjoy oneself, though even pleasure is fleeting and meaningless.
I don't recommend the movie, The Weatherman with Nicolas Cage, however the philosophy of the movie ends exactly here! There is no sense about life, except to glory in one's self. This is where under the sun searching ends.
For the Godly the author concludes differently, that only the heavenly vantage is worth guiding one's life. In the context of the book his message is very much in line with Paul's confession that whether full or hungry, abased or honored, abounding or in need, he is able to be content because-of and through THE heavenly message - Christ Jesus. Here there is purpose and not a grasping after the wind.
All that being said, atheists should not be offended by this message, there is no cause; for if they are right and that Christ has not come and been raised from the dead, Paul also says that we should be pitied above all others.
So we, in the foolishness of the Gospel (under the sun), pray for the atheist that the work of the Spirit may reveal eternity in the truth of Christ Jesus, transforming them through the renewing of their minds toward God.
Respectfully Submitted
This is one of the points of Ecclesiastes. Life has no power and no ability to give meaning to itself, from the vantage point "under the sun." The last part being the critical point.
Atheism is a proclamation of one's inability to see above the sun and nihilism (vanity of vanity) is the logical conclusion for the thinking atheist. An Atheist that ends anywhere but in Nihilism has stopped thinking logically and created his own fanciful world and morals to live within and thus he falls into the "trappings" he derides others for.
It is only in a vantage point given from "above the sun" that causes life to be something more. Without this heavenly vantage point man cannot determine any sense to the world. Ecclesiastes puts it this way, that God has put eternity in man's heart except that no man may find it. Always searching and never finding, there is but one choice remaining (from under the sun) according to Ecclesiastes, to eat, drink, and enjoy oneself, though even pleasure is fleeting and meaningless.
I don't recommend the movie, The Weatherman with Nicolas Cage, however the philosophy of the movie ends exactly here! There is no sense about life, except to glory in one's self. This is where under the sun searching ends.
For the Godly the author concludes differently, that only the heavenly vantage is worth guiding one's life. In the context of the book his message is very much in line with Paul's confession that whether full or hungry, abased or honored, abounding or in need, he is able to be content because-of and through THE heavenly message - Christ Jesus. Here there is purpose and not a grasping after the wind.
All that being said, atheists should not be offended by this message, there is no cause; for if they are right and that Christ has not come and been raised from the dead, Paul also says that we should be pitied above all others.
So we, in the foolishness of the Gospel (under the sun), pray for the atheist that the work of the Spirit may reveal eternity in the truth of Christ Jesus, transforming them through the renewing of their minds toward God.
Respectfully Submitted
C
You wanna know one good reason why aitheist are aithiests?
They Christian who profess to be Chirstians and act like aithiest themselfs. This is what makes most aithiests the way they are, but not the only reason.
If an aithiest saw a True Christian act Christ like with love and peace and etc then they would think hey this Christ stuff can work after all.
Just saying this because people actually made comments saying the reason why they are aithiest is because of this....an these people are famous or known.....
They Christian who profess to be Chirstians and act like aithiest themselfs. This is what makes most aithiests the way they are, but not the only reason.
If an aithiest saw a True Christian act Christ like with love and peace and etc then they would think hey this Christ stuff can work after all.
Just saying this because people actually made comments saying the reason why they are aithiest is because of this....an these people are famous or known.....