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Why do atheists not love a G-d that does not stop punishing them harder and harder in this world and the next until they surrender to Him?

Last Updated: 21.06.2025 07:45

Why do atheists not love a G-d that does not stop punishing them harder and harder in this world and the next until they surrender to Him?

It’s like saying, “Hey, I’m going to keep hitting you with this stick until you love me!” Yeah, that’s not love… that’s a hostage situation! And let’s not even get started on the part where this God is supposedly so loving and merciful that He’ll keep roasting you in the afterlife for not loving Him back. Talk about a toxic relationship! It’s like God’s got the world's worst PR team: “Love me, or else... forever.”

So, no, atheists don’t love a God who’s all about eternal punishment because they’d rather live in a world where love doesn’t come with threats. Besides, they’re too busy enjoying life here and now to worry about appeasing an invisible cosmic bully with serious insecurity issues.

And what’s the deal with needing love so bad from people who don’t even believe you exist? That’s like an imaginary friend throwing a tantrum because you won’t play with them. “Oh, you don’t believe in me? I’m gonna make your life miserable!” Yeah, that’ll really convince someone.

I’m wondering about attachment and transference with the therapist and the idea of escape and fantasy? How much do you think your strong feelings, constant thoughts, desires to be with your therapist are a way to escape from your present life? I wonder if the transference serves another purpose than to show us our wounds and/or past experiences, but is a present coping strategy for managing what we don’t want to face (even if unconsciously) in the present—-current relationships, life circumstances, etc. Can anyone relate to this concept of escape in relation to their therapy relationship? How does this play out for you?

Why don't atheists love a God who keeps punishing them? Well, let’s break it down like this: Imagine you’ve got this neighbor who keeps breaking into your house, smashing your stuff, and leaving notes that say, “I’ll stop if you just admit I’m the best neighbor ever.” Now, would you love this guy? Or would you maybe think he’s got a few screws loose? See, atheists look at this whole “God punishing you until you love Him” thing kind of the same way.