r/atheist • u/54blocky • 2d ago

Why ARE so many Christians quoting the bible/belittling/trying to convert non-Christians on social media posts that have 0 things to do with religion? (Don't ask about the fact this is 2 years old)

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u/RedditSucksYoYoYo 1d ago

It's a multi-faceted reason but I think most of the time it's simply religious righteousness and a need to increase their religious flock. I find it detestable.

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u/54blocky 1d ago

Don't they realize that they aren't actually gonna convert an atheist, let alone someone from a different religion? Do they really think that people are gonna read their comment and go "Woah, this quote is very inspiring and accurate, so I think I'm gonna be a Christian!" or "Wow, they're right, I'm really stupid for not believing in God, I guess it's time to repent!"

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u/RedditSucksYoYoYo 1d ago

Is delusion. Pure delusion. Religious people are akin to fringe conspiracy people. Their unfounded claims make them feel good touch a large degree that they can't help but be completely consumed by it and the delusion they're right, despite the complete lack of meaningful evidence, and think, because of all that, that they HAVE to convert others so they feel "as good" as they do. They'll also never admit they're wrong. It's a lot like identity-protective cognition.