There are a number of ways to counter [[atheist]] arguments. [[Christianity|Christians]] have done extremely well in Christianity vs. atheism debates (see: [[Christianity vs. atheism debates]]).
There are a number of ways to counter [[atheist]] arguments. [[Christianity|Christians]] have done extremely well in Christianity vs. atheism debates (see: [[Christianity vs. atheism debates]]).
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When having a discussion with an atheist, it is important to listen, be empathetic and build rapport with that atheist. In addition, ask [[Open ended questions|open ended questions]]. If you don't this the person will be resistant to what you have to say.<ref>[http://observer.com/2016/05/this-is-how-to-be-persuasive-7-new-secrets-from-hostage-negotiation/ This Is How To Be Persuasive: 7 New Secrets From Hostage Negotiation], Observer</ref>
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When having a discussion with an atheist, it is important to listen, be empathetic and build rapport with that atheist. In addition, ask [[Open ended questions|open ended questions]]. If this is not done, the atheist will be resistant to what the believer in God has to say.<ref>[http://observer.com/2016/05/this-is-how-to-be-persuasive-7-new-secrets-from-hostage-negotiation/ This Is How To Be Persuasive: 7 New Secrets From Hostage Negotiation], Observer</ref>
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By listening and asking open ended questions (which builds rapport} you can find the underlying reasons why an atheists believes what they believe or disbelieves what he disbelieves.<ref>[http://observer.com/2016/05/this-is-how-to-be-persuasive-7-new-secrets-from-hostage-negotiation/ This Is How To Be Persuasive: 7 New Secrets From Hostage Negotiation], Observer</ref>
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By listening and asking open ended questions (which builds rapport} the [[theism|theist]] can find the underlying reasons why an atheists believes what they believe or disbelieves what he disbelieves.<ref>[http://observer.com/2016/05/this-is-how-to-be-persuasive-7-new-secrets-from-hostage-negotiation/ This Is How To Be Persuasive: 7 New Secrets From Hostage Negotiation], Observer</ref>
An adage of John Pierpont Morgan says, "A man always has two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason."
An adage of John Pierpont Morgan says, "A man always has two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason."