Muslims Are Not Atheists

[MarkFL]

I saw this recently posted:

Muslims are atheists.

Muslims are theists, specifically monotheists, because they believe in the God Allah. Atheists do not believe in any gods. Now that I have elucidated the difference, are there any questions?

 

[Hammster]

I saw this recently posted:



Muslims are theists, specifically monotheists, because they believe in the God Allah. Atheists do not believe in any gods. Now that I have elucidated the difference, are there any questions?

Their religion is monotheistic. They are atheists.

 

[MarkFL]

Their religion is monotheistic. They are atheists.

So, are you saying all monotheists are atheists?

 

[Hammster]

So, are you saying all monotheists are atheists?

No. I'm a monotheist.

 

[MoreCoffee]

... Muslims are theists, specifically monotheists, because they believe in the God Allah. Atheists do not believe in any gods. Now that I have elucidated the difference, are there any questions?

Yep, Muslims are theists and they are also monotheists hence not atheists.

 

[MarkFL]

No. I'm a monotheist.

Can you explain how one can be a theist and an atheist at the same time?

 

[Alithis]

Nah... They dont believe in the one true living god.which means no god at all.they are same as atheists

 

[MarkFL]

Nah... They dont believe in the one true living god.which means no god at all.they are same as atheists

All theists, including Muslims, are presumably convinced that they believe in a true god or gods, otherwise their belief would make no sense. Why would someone believe in something in which they don't believe? That makes about as much sense as saying Muslims are atheists.

Now both Muslims and atheists are non-Christians, but that's about as far as the similarity goes when it comes to religious affiliation.

 

[Hammster]

Can you explain how one can be a theist and an atheist at the same time?

You cannot. I never said you could.

 

[MarkFL]

You cannot. I never said you could.

You stated that Muslims are monotheists (which are theists), and then you said they are atheists as well. Please explain how that works.

 

[seekingsolace]

This seems to be an argument over validity of belief, rather than the definition.

A little pointless and unfruitful (for Christians) to debate trivial things.

 

[Hammster]

You stated that Muslims are monotheists (which are theists), and then you said they are atheists as well. Please explain how that works.

No, I said their religion is monotheistic. They are atheists. In other words, they created a god that is singular in nature. That doesn't mean that it's a real god.

 

[Ruth]

I don't believe Muslims are atheists. Just because they believe in their God it doesn't mean that it's not the same as God. I hope that makes sense.

 

[popsthebuilder]

Nah... They dont believe in the one true living god.which means no god at all.they are same as atheists

Allah translates to God. The merciful creator of all. How is that not the same one God of all Abrahamic religion?

Faith in selfless Unity for Good.

 

[psalms 91]

I really dont think God said convert or chop off their heads. Islam is not a religion of peace or tolorance

 

[MarkFL]

No, I said their religion is monotheistic. They are atheists. In other words, they created a god that is singular in nature. That doesn't mean that it's a real god.

If a god had to be provable as real, there would be no such thing as theists at all.

 

[Hammster]

If a god had to be provable as real, there would be no such thing as theists at all.

And here we go.

 

[MarkFL]

And here we go.

The moment to say "and here we go" was when you wrongly stated that Muslims are atheists. Just because you are not a Muslim does not mean you can deny the fact that they are every bit as much a theist as you are. Christians are not the only theists...any person who believes in any god or gods is a theist. This is how the word is defined...look it up.

 

[Ruth]

I really dont think God said convert or chop off their heads. Islam is not a religion of peace or tolorance

Yes it is. You are mistaking the extreme terrorists withe regular Muslims. They are peace loving people. Most Muslims are not committing terror crimes.

 

[Hammster]

The moment to say "and here we go" was when you wrongly stated that Muslims are atheists. Just because you are not a Muslim does not mean you can deny the fact that they are every bit as much a theist as you are. Christians are not the only theists...any person who believes in any god or gods is a theist. This is how the word is defined...look it up.

On a Christian forum, I certainly can. There are things that we, as Christians, assume to be true. So since Muslims deny the God of scripture, they are atheists.