What do xtians actually mean when they say...

[workmx]

Unreasonable Faith's Guide to to Christian Clichés and Phrases is a bit of fun.

I am curious though: does know what a xtian actually mean they say: "You are a seeker."

That the persons is seeking a god? That they are ripe for conversion?

Have heard that term a few time now.

[Worldslaziestbusker]

Looking for this?





Just trying to be punny.
I think Mr Black has nailed it.

[MikeJay]

actually I think they're referring to this.

[rayne]

The whole "you're a seeker" is a huge assumption on behalf on the theist.

[Goldenmane]

Actually, like most things, it depends on the Christian.

Largely because almost every Christian out there is using their own definition for almost any word they use. Very few are actually rigorous in their use of language, and those who try to be tend to be radically different sorts of Christians than most you'll meet.

[workmx]

Thanks everyone.

Have had conversations about religion with this person before.

On telling her about my atheism, she told me that atheists can't be good people and have no morals...

Mr Black is probably correct: the latest interaction was an attempt to preach and try to convert.

[Praxis]

Originally Posted by workmx

Thanks everyone.

Have had conversations about religion with this person before.

On telling her about my atheism, she told me that atheists can't be good people and have no morals...

I hereby extend an invitation for this person to meet me. And my family.

Then tell me (and you) that I'm a bad and immoral person.

Tell her she's a seeker and that you have sought for her.

[rayne]

Originally Posted by workmx

Thanks everyone.

Have had conversations about religion with this person before.

On telling her about my atheism, she told me that atheists can't be good people and have no morals...

Mr Black is probably correct: the latest interaction was an attempt to preach and try to convert.

Ask them "If atheists have no morals then why are there atheist nurses, doctors, psychologists and counselors? If we have no morals then why take up a career based on helping people?"

That sort of shit (atheist = bad person) shits me to tears, I get so angry at theists who try to use that statement as a weapon to feel morally superior. I haven't worked my arse off at uni for 3 years dirt poor to educate myself so I can be a counselor only to be told my moral compass is purely dependant on the community I identify with. Not my actions but my label. Meanwhile all a theist has to do is say sorry to an invisible zombie to feel abolished of all misdeeds, whereas as an atheist that doesn't apply. We don't say sorry and get a clean slate to do it again. What a crock of shit.

[stevebrooks]

Originally Posted by workmx

Unreasonable Faith's Guide to to Christian Clichés and Phrases is a bit of fun.

I am curious though: does know what a xtian actually mean they say: "You are a seeker."

Surely...ask them would seem to be a logical step. But make sure you have a dictionary with you and look up seeker if you think thier definition doesn't fit accepted use, then ask them to explain why. I generally find if you keep asking them to explain everything they either get up and leave or they get confused and slowly stop talking, just like that new silence gun.

[Logic please]

Originally Posted by workmx

Have had conversations about religion with this person before.

On telling her about my atheism, she told me that atheists can't be good people and have no morals...

The last person to try that trick around me IRL, received no lecture...

...just a question that they couldn't answer, and a look of utter, undisguised contempt.

And from it, was born my sig.