...his/her life?
I hate to use generalizations about groups of people......it just shows my ignorance of other groups......many of my questions have been misunderstood......just curious.....not really looking for angry answers......love........
2006-09-26 05:10:53 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
THank you all for your pleasant replies!
I am having a difficult time choosing best answer... What a gracious group of answerers. Thank you so much=)
2006-09-26 11:06:36 · update #1
Sure, as long as they understand that there are two things one never discusses in polite company: Religion and Politics. If everyone of differing views followed that rule, there would be a lot less animosity between us.
2006-09-26 05:57:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As even Jesus said... "Love God with all your heart mind body and soul," and "love your neighbor as yourself." A christian who does these two things will fulfill the whole of the law.
What they do towards God, I don't mind, so long as they respect my right to believe as I must, based on the convictions of my heart. I wouldn't even mind them occasionally discussing it -- I am here in the R&S after all, because I find theological conversation to be a pleasing past time, so long as they remained respectful.
Anyone who acts with love for their neighbors and themselves is going to be a person of high moral caliber.
So sure, I could have such a friend. And indeed, most Christians meet this definition. It's just the fanatics I'd have a problem with, but most of them wouldn't want to be seen anywhere near an atheist for much the same reason some straight guys don't want to be seen near gay guys.
Judge a person by their character, not their beliefs.
2006-09-26 12:19:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
While I'm not a atheist per say I am an Isian Witch so some would say I'm worse then an atheist.
I have several friends who are Christians and I am even married to one. So no problem here. It has been my experience that the Christian tends to reject the non-Christian.
2006-09-26 12:36:44 · answer #3 · answered by Pablito 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on how Christian/Orthodox they are. If everything is by the book then I doubt his lifestyle and views would mesh well with mine. His interests would be a lot different from mine as he probably wouldn't want to have premarital sex and wouldn't want to drink or smoke... all of which consume much of my time.
But if he could get along well with other people then I could handle it. The second he started to criticize MY life is when he'd get the axe.
2006-09-26 12:18:04 · answer #4 · answered by d.anconia 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I can be friends with a Christian who uses the Bible as a life guide. As long as they don't get in my face about my nonbelief, I won't get in their face about their belief and we can coexist peacefully.
In fact I have several friends who are very Christian. They consider me Christian too as apparently I'm quite a decent person. Well, I'm Christian 'cept for the whole not believing in God or the Bible thing... but you get it, right?
2006-09-26 12:25:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how respectful the Christian is. If he/she tries to humiliate people by telling them they're going to hell, I don't think we'll have much in common. However, as long as they don't use religion as their yardstick to measure our friendship and we have other things to enjoy together, I can be great friends with them.
My last boyfriend was a Roman Catholic who went to church at least twice each Sunday. We broke up, but it was geographical distance, not spiritual distance, that strained the relationship to the breaking point.
2006-09-26 12:17:17 · answer #6 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I have several close friends who are devout Christians and one who is an orthodox Jew. We get along splendidly most of the time. Our friendship is based on mutual respect. Sometimes we forget to be tolerant of our differences, but most of the time we openly share viewpoints instead of preaching to each other. They know that two of the highest principles of my Humanism are service to humankind and living a moral life. They don't agree with my reasons for doing so, but they respect my actions, as I do theirs.
2006-09-26 12:16:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not, but Christians are not to mary someone who doesn't believe if we do. If I had an athiest friend (which I am trying to figure out right now, (just made a new friend and am not sure)) I would help them see why being save is a good thing.
2006-09-26 12:15:53 · answer #8 · answered by squirrely 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I have plenty of friends that are Christians. On the other hand, I think more in depth relationships, such as romantic ones, can be quite difficult with such differences.
Just ask me about my ex wife. :)
2006-09-26 12:17:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am an atheist and I do have friends that are religious - in fact one of them is a minister!
I'm all for live and let live - your opinions are your own.
The only problem comes up with the people who think they are here to convert me - MYOFB!
2006-09-26 12:17:59 · answer #10 · answered by Marc B 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋