What are the most common claims from atheists?

At the London Evangelists’ Conference yesterday, Professor John Lennox offered some quick responses to some common claims from atheists. 1) You don’t believe in Zeus, Thor and all the other gods. I just go one god more than you, and reject the Christian God.

What does it mean to be atheist?

2 The literal definition of “atheist” is “a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods,” according to Merriam-Webster. And the vast majority of U.S. atheists fit this description: 81\% say they do not believe in God or a higher power or in a spiritual force of any kind.

Was Stephen Hawking an atheist?

Stephen Hawking Was an Atheist. Here’s What He Said About God, Heaven and His Own Death Stephen Hawking Was an Atheist. Here’s What He Said About God, Heaven and His Own Death F or more than 50 years, death was a poignant part of Stephen Hawking’s remarkable life.

Do atheists feel wonder in the universe?

In fact, the Religious Landscape Study shows that atheists are more likely than U.S. Christians to say they often feel a sense of wonder about the universe (54\% vs. 45\%). 6 Where do atheists find meaning in life?

Why do New Atheists keep bringing up the creature?

New Atheists intended to make a point by bringing up this fictional creature – that you could assign the attributes of God to any random thing. But many Atheists who mention the creature now seem to do so in order to mock religious ideas rather than make a substantial point about them.

Do you have to read hundreds of books to answer atheists?

You don’t have to read hundreds of books before you can discuss your faith with an atheist. Sometimes claims and questions that are just short soundbites can be answered just as quickly. At the London Evangelists’ Conference yesterday, Professor John Lennox offered some quick responses to some common claims from atheists.

Do all atheists pray?

A statement that very clearly makes an assertion that all atheists sometimes pray, and then the best percentage the author was able to present, was 11\%. (weekly or monthly) A percentage which i would not be surprised to find belonged mostly to the agnostics, that curiously were not reflected or mentioned in the title.

What is the difference between an agnostic and an atheist?

“Agnostics” actually represents both believers and nonbelievers who are simply not confident in their belief or lack of belief in a god. For example an Agnostic theist is not confident that a god exist, while a Gnostic atheist is confident that a god does not exist.

Are there any atheists in the United States?

Not surprisingly, very few U.S. atheists (4\%) said they found life’s meaning in spirituality. 7 In many cases, being an atheist isn’t just about personally rejecting religious labels and beliefs – most atheists also express negative views when asked about the role of religion in society.