Why are so many giantbomb members atheist?

the one issue i have with some atheists is some can be incredibly closed-minded about the entire subject of religion.  that's why even though i'm a christian, i like to look into other religious practices;  all religions actually do contribute a lot in terms of developing moral character in its users.  yes, bad things have been done in the name of religion in the past, but at the same time its been the source of a lot of good actions in the world.  

"Giantbomb consists mainly of young people, tech lovers and university educated people. These are basically the least religious demographics you can think of. Also I imagine anyone with some experience with video games can see how easy it is to make something up that is believable, and see religion as simply another idea or concept that is open to critique rather than something dogmatic and sacred, as the vast majority of the mainstream population does.  "

I'm Christian. I understand people don't like me to just push religion in their faces, but I would definitely try to convince them to become a Christian. Anyways, I try to ignore it when people say "there is no god." It does somewhat annoy me, but I show respect to their beliefs and ignore them, while I also believe that God is big enough to defend himself.
 
Point being, I try to be myself here when it comes to religion, but I respect the opinions of others.

Go to any video game forum and make a poll on if the user is atheist or not.  I guarantee that the majority will always be atheist (unless it's something like Catholic Gamers dotcom or some shit).

" @Claude: Dude, god is 2 in binary, he totally computes. 01101002. "  

Look at humans and their history, and you will see there are no gods.

I am not atheist.
 
But really because atheism simply makes no sense whatsoever.

i'm a religious guy, but i also believe that if you dont believe in science, you've no right to reap it's rewards. people who dont believe in evolution shouldn't get to use antibiotics or vaccines, and people who think the world was made  six thousand years ago shouldn't get to use gasoline or oil.

Because mostly atheists brag about their non-religious philosophy. It seems that nowadays it's cool not to believe. So it looks like they are majority, but I think it's opposite. Believers just don't say about their religion at every opportunity and atheists use every chance to show how 'cool' they are and what they think about religion.

" Giantbomb consists mainly of young people, tech lovers and university educated people. These are basically the least religious demographics you can think of. Also I imagine anyone with some experience with video games can see how easy it is to make something up that is believable, and see religion as simply another idea or concept that is open to critique rather than something dogmatic and sacred, as the vast majority of the mainstream population does.  "

We're too busy playing video games to go to church.

I don't know but I like it. 

" Because mostly atheists brag about their non-religious philosophy. It seems that nowadays it's cool not to believe. So it looks like they are majority, but I think it's opposite. Believers just don't say about their religion at every opportunity and atheists use every chance to show how 'cool' they are and what they think about religion. "

To me, God seems like an outdated concept and i'll keep thinking this till there's any actual proof.

My entire  family, neighborhood and basically state is mormon.  That alone basically ruined religion for me, but after that I really started  to think, and that's all you really need to figure it out.

" Because mostly atheists brag about their non-religious philosophy. It seems that nowadays it's cool not to believe. So it looks like they are majority, but I think it's opposite. Believers just don't say about their religion at every opportunity and atheists use every chance to show how 'cool' they are and what they think about religion. "

" @Puer said:

" Because mostly atheists brag about their non-religious philosophy. It seems that nowadays it's cool not to believe. So it looks like they are majority, but I think it's opposite. Believers just don't say about their religion at every opportunity and atheists use every chance to show how 'cool' they are and what they think about religion. "

Some maybe, but in general I think people are just tired of religion ruining the world and yet given special treatment and being protected in our society.  "

" @Geno said:

" @Puer said:

" Because mostly atheists brag about their non-religious philosophy. It seems that nowadays it's cool not to believe. So it looks like they are majority, but I think it's opposite. Believers just don't say about their religion at every opportunity and atheists use every chance to show how 'cool' they are and what they think about religion. "

Some maybe, but in general I think people are just tired of religion ruining the world and yet given special treatment and being protected in our society.  "

Oh Puh-leaze, If that's how you feel then just break out the Linkin Park CD and start listening to "Crawling" over and over again. "

I'm a casual Buddhist. And I'm pretty sure there are more than 500,000 Buddhists in the world. Like A LOT more.

" @Geno said:

" @Puer said:

" Because mostly atheists brag about their non-religious philosophy. It seems that nowadays it's cool not to believe. So it looks like they are majority, but I think it's opposite. Believers just don't say about their religion at every opportunity and atheists use every chance to show how 'cool' they are and what they think about religion. "

Some maybe, but in general I think people are just tired of religion ruining the world and yet given special treatment and being protected in our society.  "

Oh Puh-leaze, If that's how you feel then just break out the Linkin Park CD and start listening to "Crawling" over and over again. "

" @jmrwacko said:

" @LuffyUzumaki: I'll post what I posted on another thread...   I. More young people use the Internet than older people. II. This is a gaming website, so even more of the older demography is filtered out. III. More young people have a liberal college education than older people. IV. Liberal education inherently leads to atheism or agnosticism because of the conflict between Darwinism and core Christian concepts of Man. V. Atheists are anti religious because they want to export their beliefs concerning pure materialism and a history of religious violence.  Ta-da! "

I'm only a High School graduate. I do like to read, so my understanding of the universe came from my own labor of love. Some of your points are good, but still... religion seeks truth through faith in the words of the gospel. I seek truth through understanding of mathematics and physics. "

Jesus fucking Christ, will you guys stop resurrecting this thread?

" Jesus fucking Christ, will you guys stop resurrecting this thread? "

i think that it is a internet thing to say that ur atheist. a person can be different in real life but say that they are atheist on the internet.

Because I don't believe in god.

" Look at humans and their history, and you will see there are no gods. "

" I believe in a higher power, but i don't like being confined to one religion, or a set of ideals.  "

" i think that it is a internet thing to say that ur atheist. a person can be different in real life but say that they are atheist on the internet. "

" i think that it is a internet thing to say that ur atheist. a person can be different in real life but say that they are atheist on the internet. "

" @pornstorestiffi said:

" Look at humans and their history, and you will see there are no gods. "

Look at the sky during the daytime, you will see there are no stars. See I can make vague empty statements too. "

" i think that it is a internet thing to say that ur atheist. a person can be different in real life but say that they are atheist on the internet. "

lol! what does that even mean? you're joking right? " 

 no lol :( people can just say they are atheist brcause they r on the internet.
 
quote problem lol
 

" Simple answer, because Giantbomb members are intelligent. "

I don't believe in god, it just never clicked in my head. But honestly atheists generally are not good people, they just replace religion with things like global warming, the welfare state, and communism. I try to surround myself with good people, and 90% of them are very religious. Do I think a god exists? No way. But do I think religion is good? Yes (and I find reading religious stories/mythology very interesting, and valuable for the lessons.). Personally I believe in equal rights for gays, and the right to abortion, but no abortion >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> socialism (Maybe its just because I'm in high school that everyone seems to be a communist, but what the hell is wrong with my generation?)

" @yakov456 said:

" Simple answer, because Giantbomb members are intelligent. "

Hey-yo. "

" @pirate_republic said:

" @yakov456 said:

" Simple answer, because Giantbomb members are intelligent. "

Hey-yo. "

Ya see, I believe in God, and im totally cool with Athesits being many of my friends are some... but its shit like this that gets me really pissed off. "

" Gaming for us is a religion and GiantBomb is the shit.    Does that answer your question? "

" @MrKlorox said:
" @iam3green said:

" i think that it is a internet thing to say that ur atheist. a person can be different in real life but say that they are atheist on the internet. "

lol! what does that even mean? you're joking right? " 

 no lol :( people can just say they are atheist brcause they r on the internet."

Because the idea that most people here are christian is dumb, its just the number that are christened.  Most christian customs are now just customs, not really religious but just something you do.  Like Halloween or THanksgiving.

I'm a Christian and a LONG time gamer. There are those of us here who are Christian but I try not to push my views on people unless the subject comes up. I've never felt that religion should be pushed on anyone.

" Because the idea that most people here are christian is dumb, its just the number that are christened.  Most christian customs are now just customs, not really religious but just something you do.  Like Halloween or THanksgiving. "

Debate no more . 42

"Because we see the world the way it is. Because we're not gullible enough to believe that the world is ruled by a benevolent mystical being no one has ever seen. Because we realize the world is not fair-it is the way it is. God does not figure into this. God is a figment of human's imaginations so that people can hide themselves from evident but scary truths.  "

   @torus said:

I forgot to mention: the reason non-believers would appear to be overrepresented on Giantbomb is that gamers are generally a younger population with a specialized interest. A demographic with a specialized, non-mainstream, technically oriented interest. That is, nerds are overrepresented. Nerds (I included) tend to think analytically, and thus, do not believe in a God.  " 

 
I would argue that more often than not, gamers like to think that they think analytically because it's more reassuring that their opinions can be comprised of unbiased facts and therefore correct.  Because if we were to truly look at things analytically, people could not argue about what console's better or what game is better because there would be a universal answer for all these debates, like with God.
 

I don't know why I am an atheist. Most people are where I live. I just don't see any reason in believing in a divine creator. It might conjure up feelings of faith and reassurance but in the end it won't change my life for better or worse. I'm fine believing that  life is a wonderful coincidence that was born out of chaos. And when I die I die. And my body will decompose and I will become soil for my children's children.

 Well I'm 28 and although I grew up in a family that aren't religious, these days, I am. 
10 - 15 years ago I would have told anyone who started talking about religion that I was an atheist. As I've lived more and experienced more of life I have been in some pretty bad places and had one instance a few years ago that totally changed my perspective in life. I never shout my beliefs from the roof tops, don't go Church very often, but I do live my life slightly differently than I use to because I believe in a higher power. 
I am far less likely to talk about a religion now than I was when I was an atheist. I think that's because I'm just a more easy going person now and I think when I was an atheist I would be more likely to comment on the subject of religion, so there are probably more Christians on the boards than people may think. Also I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people change there beliefs as they grow older. 
Whilst I might not agree with them now, I respect other peoples beliefs, but when you totally bottom out in life don't be surprised if you get some help from an unexpected source. ;)