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There are a number of ways to respond to  [[Atheism|atheist]] arguments. [[Christianity|Christians]] have done extremely well in Christianity vs. atheism [[debate]]s (see: [[Atheism vs. Christianity debates]]).  

There are a number of ways to respond to  [[Atheism|atheist]] arguments. [[Christianity|Christians]] have done extremely well in Christianity vs. atheism [[debate]]s (see: [[Atheism vs. Christianity debates]]).  

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]]. If this is not done, the atheist will be resistant to what the believer in God has to say.<ref name="observer.com">[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>  

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]]. If this is not done, the atheist will be resistant to what the believer in God has to say.<ref name="observer.com">[https://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>  

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 name="observer.com"/>  

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 name="observer.com"/>  

Atheism, as defined by the ''[[Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy]]'', the ''[[Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy]]'', and other [[philosophy]] reference works, is the denial of the existence of [[God]].<ref>

Atheism, as defined by the ''[[Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy]]'', the ''[[Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy]]'', and other [[philosophy]] reference works, is the denial of the existence of [[God]].<ref>

*[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/atheism-agnosticism Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Atheism and Agnosticism]</ref>

*[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/atheism-agnosticism Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Atheism and Agnosticism]</ref>

<ref name="cw">[http://creation.com/atheism-is-more-rational Is Atheism More Rational?] by [[Creation Ministries International]]</ref><ref name="Divine">Day, Donn R. (2007).  [https://web.archive.org/web/20140906135211/http://www.thedivineconspiracy.org/athart3.htm "Atheism - etymology"].</ref><ref name="Definition of atheism">[http://www.reasonablefaith.org/definition-of-atheism Definition of atheism] by [[William Lane Craig]]</ref> See also: [[Definition of atheism]]

<ref name="cw">[https://creation.com/atheism-is-more-rational Is Atheism More Rational?] by [[Creation Ministries International]]</ref><ref name="Divine">Day, Donn R. (2007).  [https://web.archive.org/web/20140906135211/http://www.thedivineconspiracy.org/athart3.htm "Atheism - etymology"].</ref><ref name="Definition of atheism">[http://www.reasonablefaith.org/definition-of-atheism Definition of atheism] by [[William Lane Craig]]</ref> See also: [[Definition of atheism]]

[[Paul Edwards (philosopher)|Paul Edwards]], who was a prominent atheist and editor of the ''[[Encyclopedia of Philosophy]]'', defined an atheist as "a person who maintains that there is no God." <ref name="CRI">[http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/text/cri/cri-jrnl/web/crj0131a.html Putting the Atheist on the Defensive] by Kenneth R. Samples, Christian Research Institute Journal, Fall 1991, and Winter 1992, page 7.</ref>

[[Paul Edwards (philosopher)|Paul Edwards]], who was a prominent atheist and editor of the ''[[Encyclopedia of Philosophy]]'', defined an atheist as "a person who maintains that there is no God." <ref name="CRI">[http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/text/cri/cri-jrnl/web/crj0131a.html Putting the Atheist on the Defensive] by Kenneth R. Samples, Christian Research Institute Journal, Fall 1991, and Winter 1992, page 7.</ref>

[[Judaism|Jewish]] columnist [[Dennis Prager]] has stated that a causal factor of [[atheism]] is the "secular indoctrination of a generation."<ref name="worldnetdaily.com">[http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?pageId=43734 How atheism is being sold in America]</ref> Prager stated that "From elementary school through graduate school, only one way of looking at the world – the secular – is presented. The typical individual in the [[Western World|Western world]] receives as secular an indoctrination as the typical European received a religious one in the [[Middle Ages]]."<ref name="worldnetdaily.com"/>  See also: [[Atheism and critical thinking]]   

[[Judaism|Jewish]] columnist [[Dennis Prager]] has stated that a causal factor of [[atheism]] is the "secular indoctrination of a generation."<ref name="worldnetdaily.com">[http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?pageId=43734 How atheism is being sold in America]</ref> Prager stated that "From elementary school through graduate school, only one way of looking at the world – the secular – is presented. The typical individual in the [[Western World|Western world]] receives as secular an indoctrination as the typical European received a religious one in the [[Middle Ages]]."<ref name="worldnetdaily.com"/>  See also: [[Atheism and critical thinking]]   

In 2013, an study found that academia was less likely to hire evangelical Christians due to discriminatory attitudes.<ref>[http://townhall.com/columnists/rachelalexander/2013/06/10/suspicions-confirmed-academia-shutting-out-conservative-professors-n1616406/page/full Suspicions Confirmed: Academia Shutting Out Conservative Professors]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and intolerance]]

In 2013, an study found that academia was less likely to hire evangelical Christians due to discriminatory attitudes.<ref>[https://townhall.com/columnists/rachelalexander/2013/06/10/suspicions-confirmed-academia-shutting-out-conservative-professors-n1616406/page/full Suspicions Confirmed: Academia Shutting Out Conservative Professors]</ref> See also: [[Atheism and intolerance]]

Atheists have focused considerable efforts on the public schools in order to indoctrinate young people into atheistic beliefs.<ref>[http://townhall.com/columnists/dineshdsouza/2007/10/22/the_atheist_indoctrination_project/page/full The atheist indoctrination project]</ref><ref>[Atheists to do religious education in schools] by Dr. Don Batten</ref>

Atheists have focused considerable efforts on the public schools in order to indoctrinate young people into atheistic beliefs.<ref>[https://townhall.com/columnists/dineshdsouza/2007/10/22/the_atheist_indoctrination_project/page/full The atheist indoctrination project]</ref><ref>[Atheists to do religious education in schools] by Dr. Don Batten</ref>

Many times when people are indoctrinated, patient repetition of various points is necessary and endeavor to use news facts and arguments to make a particular point to a person and not repeat the same arguments to them unless it is to confirm they understand what you previously told them.

Many times when people are indoctrinated, patient repetition of various points is necessary and endeavor to use news facts and arguments to make a particular point to a person and not repeat the same arguments to them unless it is to confirm they understand what you previously told them.