For those of you who are Christian....?

Question

Do you have atheist friends? Co-workers? Are they difficult to get along with? How do you handle the situation?

Answer 1

I dont just hang around with Christians. I do work for my Church, and I still live in this world. I went fishing with a good friend of mine who doesnt believe in God. I am very down to earth. The Bible says those who don't understand the Bible think it's foolish. Jesus has touched my life in a way that I know he's alive. I will tell people about Jesus, if they dont't want to listen, I will show them Jesus through my Life. Good Question :-)

Answer 2

Thank you for asking this question. Haven't the answers been magnificent? And encouraging to read? There's no reason why people of different races, nationalities, and creeds can't get along as long as they respect one another's differences.

I'm a Humanist that works in an office filled with Baptists, and we all get along extremely well. There's one person who is afraid of me, acting as though she expects me to sprout horns and a spiked tail any minute, but even she remembers to be polite most of the time. After all, it's a workplace--it's about getting the job done.

Our Humanist Community does lots of Interfaith Alliance projects with Muslims, Jews, Wiccans, Christians, and atheists. We know we don't share the same beliefs, but we build upon what we do have in common: a concern for our fellow humans.

Answer 3

My best friend is athetist! :)
I'm Christian.. and we get along famously.

It would be difficult if we weren't both open-minded. Him especially. I believe it's important for everyone to ask questions. And, many times I don't think athetists ask enough questions, they are just comfortable in disbelief. And I also believe Christians don't ask enough questions, and are likewise comfortable in group belief.

I think in order to have a healthy relationship with athetists, it's important to understand what you both believe, and also make an agreement to not try to convert one another "to the dark side" (both could be dark, depending on your opinion). As Christians, we're compelled to teach the principles of God, but that can also be done in the way that you live, and the grace in which you do not judge others. And, eventually, that athetist will come to you for advice, and hopefully you'll be prayed up enough to give an accurate and kind word of wisdom.

Also have co-workers who are athetists, but they don't like to talk about it... which is a shame, because I love talking about religion.

Answer 4

As an atheist, I'll tell you that I have several Christian friends, co-workers, family members, etc. Most (if not all, I'm not sure there's anyone I've neglected to tell) know I'm an atheist and no one gives me a hard time. In fact, several Christian friends have told me that I'm one of the most decent, Christian-like people they know (besides the fact that I don't believe in God).

Answer 5

I have Atheist, Muslims, Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu friends. We get along just fine no difficulty whatsoever. Its not all about religion and we seldom get into a religious debate as we/they are always right. So we talk about other things instead. People from different races and religion have a lot more things in common than you think. You will be shallow to think otherwise.

Answer 6

You need to learn which ones you must be careful around, concerning the God stuff. Then just don't bring it up. And you have to have a thick skin when it comes to the anti God comments... they usualy have more clout in the workplace so you just have to keep it close when they are around. I do not hide the fact that I am of The Christian Faith. In fact I make it a point to bring it up, apropreatly and politly, in any new relationship. And There are times when something is clearly against God's will for you to do or be involved in or around... at that time you just have to take the way God intends and suffer the consequences of the worlds wrath.

Answer 7

I have a great buddy who is an atheist.....an intelligent man who respects my intelligence....but struggles with belief.....we enjoy what we have in common...are kind to each other and listen to each others viewpoint while maintaining our own

You can't be a believer and hate unbelievers...it is illogical to who we are

You can be saddened by the choices they make, and even take a stand when those choices harm others....but at no point does the love of God stop towards them, even in consequence...................we aspire to be like that, but it isn't the easiest thing especially when they attack you as ignorant or simplistic...........some angry types want to rile you and then hold you to standards they don't play by. Sad

My friend and I are both seekers of truth and we respect the process the other takes

Answer 8

I have an athiest friend. I met him when I became friends with his Christian sister. Over time I became closer to him than I became with her even though I am a Christian too. Sure I tell him about Jesus and everthing and of course he tells me why he doesn't believe, but there never existed any tension or hostility between us, ever. It turned out that he wasn't too fond of his mother and sister, both Christians, for reasons that he shared with me...of course he loves them though. How do I handle being his friend? One reason we got along was because I never tried to convert him to my beliefs and he never felt any pressure from me to convert. He got a lot of that pressure from his family (which might explain a lot of things). I have known him for years and even now when I bring up Jesus he remains just as open to me just as if we were talking about football or something. I have learned that the burden to save a soul is on God, not me. My burden is to just share the message.

Answer 9

Yes, While I walk the christian walk and talk the christian talk, I do not try and push my beliefs on them, same for all other religions. I love my God and as I would like to share my beliefs with others, the ones who I know don't want to hear it or just want to argue, I let it be and just let them see how I live for Christ. I do not judge on any level, it's a shame all Christians don't feel the same

Answer 10

I know a few. We get along better than alot of the Christians I work with. Just mutual respect for the other person. No "preaching" in our discussions.