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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: 17.06.2025 10:35

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?

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.

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.”

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.

Ive been pretending to be okay and acting as normal as possible, but Im actually completely heartbroken after a recent breakup. Its painful and really affecting me, to the point where I cant concentrate at work, Ive lost my appetite, I cant sleep, and It feels as if my whole world has been turned upside down. I loved him so much. He said so many cruel things to me and it made me realize he must not have loved me the way I loved him, or he wouldnt have said such horrible things. How do I handle the heartbreak and why cant I accept that he didnt love me and just forget about him?

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.