'''2.''' The American [[sociology|sociologist]] [[Peter L. Berger]] wrote, "One can say with some confidence that modern [[Pentecostalism]] must be the fastest growing religion in human history."<ref>[http://www.the-american-interest.com/2010/07/29/pentecostalism-protestant-ethic-or-cargo-cult/ Pentecostalism – Protestant Ethic or Cargo Cult?], Peter Berger, July 29, 2010</ref> Jesus said to his disciples, "...you will receive power when the [[Holy Spirit]] has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth." (Acts 1:8).
'''3.''' 29 percent of American atheists attend some church services.<ref>[http://publicreligion.org/2011/12/why-do-some-atheists-go-to-church/ Why Do Some Atheists Go to Church?], The Public Religion Research Institute</ref> Christians do not attend atheist meetings. Most atheist do not attend [[Atheist conferences|atheist meetings]]. See: [[American atheists Atheists and church attendance]]
'''4.''' Atheist meetings often tend to be unexciting affairs. Atheist Francois Tremblay wrote: "One last problem that undermines any propagation of atheism is inspiration. Let's be honest here, 'there is no god!' is not a very motivating call for most people."<ref>[http://www.liberator.net/articles/TremblayFrancois/herdingcats.html ''Herding Cats: Why atheism will lose''] by Francois Tremblay</ref>
5. [[Atheism and inspiration|Atheism is boring]]. It is dreadfully boring!
== Which meeting looks more exciting? ==
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Is not [[Essay: The Tower of Evobabble|evobabble totally ]] infinitely boring compared to speaking in tongues? ]]
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As you can see be the pictures above, unlike Pentecostals, grim atheists generally don't raise their hands during their meetings. Please see: [[Hopelessness of atheism]]
Reverend Dwight Longenecker wrote: "In the late eighteenth century [[atheism]], [[rationalism]] and Freemasonry seemed to have taken over [[Europe]]. By the mid to late nineteenth century religious revival had swept through Europe and Christianity was surging forward."<ref>[http://www.patheos.com/blogs/standingonmyhead/2015/04/the-facts-atheism-is-dying-out.html The Facts: Atheism is Dying Out], by Rev. Dwight Longenecker, April 8, 2015</ref> Due to the grim nature of atheism, there have been no atheist revivals. See also: [[Atheism vs. Christian revival, and Christian apologetics and creationism|Atheism vs. Christian revivals]]
[[Peter L. Berger|Peter Berger]] recently said that he previously thought that pentecostalism did not have a significant future in Europe, but he recently saw signs that it could see significant growth in Europe.<ref>[http://www.the-american-interest.com/2013/12/18/pentecostalism-invades-lambeth-palace/ Pentecostalism Invades Lambeth Palace] by Peter Berger, December 18, 2013</ref> In addition, pentecostalism often grows fast in areas undergoing economic distress.<ref>*[http://questionevolution.blogspot.com/2012/07/rise-of-biblical-creationism-in-mexico.html The rise of biblical creationism in Mexico and its effect on American creationism]</ref><ref>*[http://questionevolution.blogspot.com/2013/05/economics-and-darwinismatheism.html Economics and Darwinism/atheism]</ref> Post 2007 there are concerns that Western economies which have high sovereign debt loads could see some significant economic turmoil in coming years - especially the European countries with aging populations that have been struggling in terms of economic growth.<ref>
[http://questionevolution.blogspot.com/2013/12/social-unrest-in-europe-and-its-effect.html Social unrest in Europe and an altering of its religious landscape]</ref><ref>[http://questionevolution.blogspot.com/2013/05/economics-and-darwinismatheism.html Economics and Darwinism/atheism]</ref>
Will boring godlessness be replaced with charasmatic/pentecostal Christianity in Europe? Will the sound of loud, drunk hooligans be replaced with songs of praise, the clapping of hands and the sounds of tambourines? See: [[Religion and crime reduction#Dramatic effects of the Welsh Revival of 1904-1905 on criminality and ill-behavior|Dramatic effects of the Welsh Revival of 1904-1905 on criminality and ill-behavior]] and [[Atheism and alcoholism]]
Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tGXBuYXpwk Peter Berger on the Explosive Growth of Pentecostalism]
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== No Bambi vs. Godzilla debate spectacles are permitted at atheist conferences ==
[[Image:Bahnsen.jpg|thumb|170px|Dr. [[Greg Bahnsen]] became known as "the man [[atheism|atheists]] fear most" due to [[Michael Martin]]'s cancellation of their scheduled debate.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=O1gPpUMzcEQC&pg=PA286&lpg=PA286&dq=%22the+man+atheists+fear+most%22+bahnsen&source=bl&ots=PyGQBd8Xrl&sig=ACfU3U1DpS53GaAc_ZfKLnfD6jrP1gozDQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiQqrLRu6vgAhXIqlkKHfuaBcQQ6AEwCHoECAAQAQ#v=onepage&q=%22the%20man%20atheists%20fear%20most%22%20bahnsen&f=false Pushing the Antithesis] on Greg Bahnsen</ref><ref>[http://www.frame-poythress.org/frame_articles/Bahnsen.htm Bahsen at the Stein debate] by John Frame</ref><ref>[http://simpleapologetics.com/thegreatdebate.html The Great Debate: Greg Bahnsen vs Gordon Stein]</ref>]]
At the [[Reason Rally]] and the 2010 global atheist convention in Australia, Christian offers were extended as far as debate, but the debate offers were declined by atheists (see: [[Atheism and debate]]).<ref>[http://www.examiner.com/article/true-reason-apologists-not-welcome-at-reason-rally-for-atheists True Reason apologists not welcome at Reason Rally for atheists]</ref><ref name="truefree">Ammi, Ken (May 2010). [http://www.truefreethinker.com/articles/richard-dawkins-cowardly-clown "Richard Dawkins the cowardly clown"]. True Freethinker. Retrieved on July 30, 2014.</ref>
Watching an [[atheism vs. Christianity]] debate is like watching Bambi try to defeat Godzilla. It just cannot happen.
[[Christopher Hitchens]] debated [[William Lane Craig]] at Biola University in 2009 in a videotaped debate.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KBx4vvlbZ8 Christopher Hitchens vs William Lane Craig - Does God Exist - 2009].</ref> The atheist [[Luke Muehlhauser ]] wrote concerning the debate: "The debate went exactly as I expected. Craig was flawless and unstoppable. Hitchens was rambling and incoherent, with the occasional rhetorical jab. Frankly, Craig spanked Hitchens like a foolish child."<ref>[http://commonsenseatheism.com/?p=1230#sthash.mPNNrzlt.dpuf The Craig-Hitchens Debate] by Luke Muehlhauser on April 4, 2009 in Debates,Reviews,William Lane Craig</ref>
In 1990, the [[atheism|atheist]] philosopher [[Michael Martin]] indicated there was a general [[Atheism and apathy|absence of an atheistic response]] to contemporary work in the [[philosophy]] of religion and in jest he indicated that it was his "cross to bear" to respond to [[theism|theistic]] arguments.<ref>''Open Questions: Diverse Thinkers Discuss God, Religion, and Faith'' by Luís F. Rodrigues, page 201</ref> Yet, in 1994, Michael Martin was criticized for his eleventh hour cancellation of his debate with [[Greg Bahnsen]] (see: [[Greg Bahnsen and debate]] and [[Press release after Michael Martin pulled out of Martin-Bahnsen debate|Bahnson-Martin debate press release]]).<ref>[http://simpleapologetics.com/thegreatdebate.html The Great Debate: Greg Bahnsen vs Gordon Stein]</ref><ref>[http://www.frame-poythress.org/frame_articles/Bahnsen.htm Bahsen at the Stein debate] by John Frame</ref>
== BoringObese, atheistic homosexuality and obeseness vs. the power of the Holy Spirit ==
''See also:'' [[Atheism and homosexuality]]
[[Peter LaBarbera]] is the President of [[Americans for Truth]] which is a organization which counters the [[homosexual agenda]]. LaBarbera stated the following regarding Christian ex-homosexuals who reported being transformed by the power of God:
{{cquote|Another factor from my experience as a close observer of the “ex-gay” phenomenon is that many former homosexuals do not linger in “[[reparative therapy]]” programs, or participate in them at all. They attribute their dramatic and (relatively) rapid transformation to the power of God, and likely would not show up in a study of this kind. In fact, these “unstudied” overcomers would appear to be the most successful ex-homosexuals because they’ve moved on with their lives — as “reborn” Christians move on after overcoming any besetting sin.<ref>http://www.americansfortruth.com/news/landmark-study-change-for-homosexuals-is-possible.html</ref>}}
== The is no joyous clapping and upraised arms in the Tower of Evobabble ==
[[Image:Brueghel-tower-of-babel.jpg|center|thumb|400px|The [[theory of evolution|evolutionary]] progagandist organization the [[National Center for Science Education]] recently moved their headquarters.<ref>http://creation.com/how-religiously-neutral-are-the-anti-creationist-organisations</ref> Above is their newly refurbished headquarters the Tower of Evobabble.
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Notice the complete absence of people with their arms upraised in the picture. Will the structure also house atheist meetings? ]]
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== See also ==