n.
The preaching of fire-and-brimstone hatemongers that defile Christian kindness in their own self-righteousness. Their influence creates negative perceptions of modern Christian churches. This is due largely in part through the controversial and outspoken actions and opinions of a few congregations, such as the Westboro Baptist Church.
The preaching of fire-and-brimstone hatemongers that defile Christian kindness in their own self-righteousness. Their influence creates negative perceptions of modern Christian churches. This is due largely in part through the controversial and outspoken actions and opinions of a few congregations, such as the Westboro Baptist Church.
Bill- "Who was that crazy guy yelling at you in the park?"
Ted- "Some nutter telling me that my Jesus wasn't the right one to be putting faith in. He was trying to sell his toxic evangelism and some people actually were listening to him."
Bill- "Yikes, no wonder people aren't going to churches anymore."
Ted- "Some nutter telling me that my Jesus wasn't the right one to be putting faith in. He was trying to sell his toxic evangelism and some people actually were listening to him."
Bill- "Yikes, no wonder people aren't going to churches anymore."
by ukilledthecat June 14, 2010
An evangelical atheist is simply any atheist who actively tries to convert religious people to atheism.
It is important to note that, contrary to popular belief, atheists almost never make a definitive claim that "god does not exist". Only a very small percentage of atheists make such claims and they are referred to as "strong atheists".
"Belief that god does not exist" is not the correct definition of atheism, even though many dictionaries incorrectly list it as such. More accurately, atheism actually means something more like "the belief that there is insufficient evidence to assume the existence of god (over any alternatives), and thus one should not live as though one knows that god exists". Thus it is never fair to say that atheists have "just as much faith" as religious people do.
No human being has reliable evidence of Santa Claus existing, but that does not mean that one can definitively say that he does not exist, because it would essentially require searching the entire universe for him, which is impossible. There is no good evidence for Santa Claus, thus we shouldn't live our lives in such a way that we assume he is actually real. Atheists think about god in the same way.
Some atheists are evangelical is because they believe that the world would be better off if people didn't make assumptions that are not justified. Modern science came into existence only because a certain portion of human beings decided that conclusions about the world must be well justified.
It is important to note that, contrary to popular belief, atheists almost never make a definitive claim that "god does not exist". Only a very small percentage of atheists make such claims and they are referred to as "strong atheists".
"Belief that god does not exist" is not the correct definition of atheism, even though many dictionaries incorrectly list it as such. More accurately, atheism actually means something more like "the belief that there is insufficient evidence to assume the existence of god (over any alternatives), and thus one should not live as though one knows that god exists". Thus it is never fair to say that atheists have "just as much faith" as religious people do.
No human being has reliable evidence of Santa Claus existing, but that does not mean that one can definitively say that he does not exist, because it would essentially require searching the entire universe for him, which is impossible. There is no good evidence for Santa Claus, thus we shouldn't live our lives in such a way that we assume he is actually real. Atheists think about god in the same way.
Some atheists are evangelical is because they believe that the world would be better off if people didn't make assumptions that are not justified. Modern science came into existence only because a certain portion of human beings decided that conclusions about the world must be well justified.
If an atheist tries to actively convert you to atheism, then that atheist could be called an evangelical atheist.
by FreethinkerForFreedom March 3, 2014
An Evangelical Atheist is a person that is an atheist and tries to spread atheism amongst theists. It is derived from Evangelism, meaning "Spreading Good News" as practised by Christianity. Due to the rise of the Conservative Christain movement in the United States of America and the increase of humanistic thought, along with the increased blending other many different religions, Atheism has become more and more popular. Evangelical atheist usually seeks to "convert" borderline theists, often by engagaing in debate with fundamentalists.
Theist: Those who do not believe in God and follow Jesus Christ go to Hell
Evangelical Atheist: Where is hell?
Theist: Its a fiery place where sinners burn forever.
Atheist: Yeah but where is it? and how do i get there?
Theist: its under heaven, maybe under the earth. And you get there by sinning.
Atheist: OK, is there a tunnel down to it? can you show me on a map? do you have a photo?
Theist: Look, it says so in my holy book.
Atheist: It also says to stone men to death if they shave their beards.
Theist: Nonsense!
Atheist : no its here look, leviticus. See?
Theist: er.....erm.....well....
etc...
Evangelical Atheist: Where is hell?
Theist: Its a fiery place where sinners burn forever.
Atheist: Yeah but where is it? and how do i get there?
Theist: its under heaven, maybe under the earth. And you get there by sinning.
Atheist: OK, is there a tunnel down to it? can you show me on a map? do you have a photo?
Theist: Look, it says so in my holy book.
Atheist: It also says to stone men to death if they shave their beards.
Theist: Nonsense!
Atheist : no its here look, leviticus. See?
Theist: er.....erm.....well....
etc...
by Gribble the Munchkin December 28, 2005
Priest 1: So when did you become a Christian?
Priest 2: When I was given an evangelical enema as a choir boy.
Priest 2: When I was given an evangelical enema as a choir boy.
by Nastyoldnasty October 9, 2017
Proponents of the myth of the Separation of Church and State who, suffering from Jehovahphobia, do their level best to eliminate any reference to religion, especially Christian religion, from public life.
In the U.S., it's unconstitutional to pass any "law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Therefore, evangelizing secularists persuade the courts to set precedents that have the effect of regulating religion and the free exercise thereof.
by Downstrike December 12, 2004
Where satanist are making an effort to convert as many people to satanism as they can. there goal is to convert everyone in the world to satanism.
by Deep blue 2012 November 2, 2009
An evangelical apatheist, one who doesn't care about religious/faith based affiliations, mostly because none provides any real interest or positive feedback, but boastful about his apathetic-ness. He/she is boastful because the fact that he's independent minded and unaffiliated in what he perceives as the general sheep population. Fortunately, this is the best of all the evangelicals, because when he gets his evangelical mojo going, you can't help but laugh. When asked about his religious affiliation, he would reply with either the following or the equivalent "I don't care, neither should you, and here's why...". If praising something, a nearly fool-proof way of identifying an Evangelical Apatheist is if he ends his prayers with "whatever", "meh" or any equivalent.
Every so often, it's hard to determine since they don't really care about schedule either, The INCOEA (Inter-National Council Of Evangelical Apatheists) hosts a gathering of like-minded Apatheists called "the grey gathering" to confront others of similar beliefs and pop bubble wrap to proclaim their indifference towards religion...Oh, and discuss philosophy.
Every so often, it's hard to determine since they don't really care about schedule either, The INCOEA (Inter-National Council Of Evangelical Apatheists) hosts a gathering of like-minded Apatheists called "the grey gathering" to confront others of similar beliefs and pop bubble wrap to proclaim their indifference towards religion...Oh, and discuss philosophy.
SUPERCHRISTIAN: OMGWTFBBQ that deer is so pretty *Squeals*
Religious congregation: Amen!!!
Evangelical Apatheist: Whatever, dude.
SUPERCHRISTIAN: What's up with him? Do you believe in god?
Evangelical Apatheist: I don't care, neither should you, and here's why. Do you ever see the lilies toil with religion? No, do you see that deer there bother with mosaic law? No, it is natural and it is honest.
SUPERCHRISTIAN: O o
_________________0 - LOLWUT?
Religious congregation: Amen!!!
Evangelical Apatheist: Whatever, dude.
SUPERCHRISTIAN: What's up with him? Do you believe in god?
Evangelical Apatheist: I don't care, neither should you, and here's why. Do you ever see the lilies toil with religion? No, do you see that deer there bother with mosaic law? No, it is natural and it is honest.
SUPERCHRISTIAN: O o
_________________0 - LOLWUT?
by Heyit'sBrandon April 19, 2011