Atheism: A lofty opinion we need to destroy

One of the biggest struggles in apologetics is when Christians disagree on exactly how to go about it. Take, for example, the issue of God's existence. Should we attempt to prove God exists? To some people, this is a silly question. But there are those who will argue that belief in God is so innate to the human race that we all know He exists. As the saying goes, "God does not believe in atheists". Thus, it is illogical to attempt to prove what they already know.

Personally, I disagree with the assertion that atheism isn't real. I firmly believe it is deliberate, but the Bible itself says "the fool says in his heart "there is no God"". Obviously, the Bible isn't going to waste time telling us about concepts that are foolish if they are also not possible. Thus, it makes sense that fools genuinely do say, in their hearts, that there is no God (Psalm 14:1).

But let's suppose atheism is genuinely impossible. The Bible commands apologetics. Paul, for example, tells us to destroy arguments, and every lofty opinion that sets itself against the knowledge of God. Atheism would be a lofty opinion that sets itself against the knowledge of God, would it not? Therefore, even if we believe every atheist in the world really believes in God, it is still on us to destroy it.

Interestingly, we see this from Jesus. Not refuting atheism, but we do see Jesus arguing with people about things they already know. The Pharisees knew exactly who He was, yet they denied Him. Still He disputed with them. If Jesus spent time explaining the Scriptures to people who knew the Scriptures, should we not also explain why atheism is wrong, even if we reject the possibility of atheism?