2006-07-01 01:49:10 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Dunno. Try it, then try alternatives, then weigh up the pros and cons of each approach.
2006-07-01 02:01:38 · answer #1 · answered by I am confused 1 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Since Christiany, fundamentalist or not, goes against atheism, you would not be able to share beliefs which are often core to individuals. It is usually essential to have that as a base of frienship, so there is nothing wrong with frineships within your own belief system. And for a further definition of the difference and similarities of agnostic/atheist, I have provided a little explanation below.
Agnosticism is distinct from, but compatible with, atheism. It is also compatible with theism. This is because agnosticism is a view about knowledge concerning God, whereas theism and atheism are beliefs (or lack thereof) concerning God. For example, it is possible to believe in God but to believe that knowledge about God is not obtainable.
Agnostics may claim that it is not possible to have absolute or certain spiritual knowledge or, alternatively, that while certainty may be possible, they personally have no such knowledge. Agnosticism in both cases involves some form of skepticism towards religious statements. Some claim that there is nothing distinctive in being an agnostic because even theists do not claim to know God exists, only to believe it, and many even agree there is room for doubt; and atheists in the broader sense do not claim to know there is no God, only not to believe in one.
2006-07-01 17:34:06 · answer #2 · answered by torreyc73 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course not! What a crappy world this would be if absolutely everybody got along. Just think Hello Kitty. And just think. . .. angry sex is the best. ;) But I digress. Adversity is a beautiful thing. Just like going to the buffet and eating a little of everything but of course I hate the tuna salad. That just allows me to differentiate between the things I like and the things I don't. You never knew how sweet something was until you tasted some nasty stuff and it's the same with people. After all, what is the light without the dark? ;)
2006-07-01 01:54:54 · answer #3 · answered by noirsolaris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atheist= does not believe in any superior being.
Agnostic= Believes in superior being but, can not, from the standpoint of a lowly human, define that being.
Excluding friends based on their religion is prejudicial. However, if those would be friends have a problem with your position, they should be excluded.
I have a fondness of talking with everyone about said subject. Very lively and fun. Will make you learn to choose your words carefully.
2006-07-01 01:58:31 · answer #4 · answered by tczubernat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a fundamentalist Christian, I don't imagine that you and I would have much in common. We choose friendships based on commonality. Most true, born-again Christians wouldn't hang around and listen to your views for very long, so this probably wouldn't be an issue.
God and Christians aren't frightened by your noisy unbelief. I hope you one day awake from your unbelief and find Jesus as your personal Savior.
2006-07-01 01:57:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. You are welcome to choose your friends. Just be so narrow-minded that you miss out on some really good friendships that could last a lifetime! Not all my friends are Christians or even of the same convictions that I am of - but I've known them for up to 36 years and I wouldn't want to not have had the friendships just because I was to narrow-minded about our differences to accept what might otherwise, be our great interests.
2006-07-01 02:00:07 · answer #6 · answered by dph_40 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can you be an atheist and an agnostic at the same time? I don't think you know the meanings of those words.
2006-07-01 01:53:02 · answer #7 · answered by Kitten 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gracious, dear. I'M a Catholic theologian and I don't particularly want to be friends with them either.
Pray for them, yes. Invite them to dinner, not nohow, not noway.
Baaaad Granny Annie. But my sinful pride balks at getting close to anyone who tries to put God in a box and tell Him how things ought to be run. That's what Satan did and look where it landed HIM!
If it's wrong, then at least you have company.
2006-07-01 02:18:36 · answer #8 · answered by Granny Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. I'm agnostic and I don't want to be friends with christians either.
2006-07-01 02:08:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-07-01 01:52:44 · answer #10 · answered by mitch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's up to you, but if an atheist wishes to be my friend, I would enjoy it. And I'm a conservative, creationist, Bible believing Christian.
2006-07-01 02:01:28 · answer #11 · answered by bobm709 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋