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I had an athiest friend in highschool, so I know it's possibe. I didn't try to convert him or anything. But is it ok in God's eyes?

2006-10-17 06:42:35 · 50 answers · asked by Mujer Bonita 6 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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Jesus was friends with everyone regardless of their stance with him and God. I am somewhat religious and I have lots of true atheist friend and we don't discuss my beliefs or theirs. My best friend and I have been together for over 15 years.

Shalom

2006-10-17 06:58:26 · answer #1 · answered by Pashur 7 · 3 0

Why not? Tolerance is good. Most any god any religion follows would agree with that I think. We should all be able to respect the opinions of other, similar or different our own. Tolerance is an ideal supported by the mutual good faith in humanity, any god that someone claims does not support tolerance (cooperation, peace, love, unity, respect- all go hand in hand with tolerance) is not a god worth following. I believe there is nothing wrong with a christian, for example (I assume that is what you are) to be freinds with an atheist, and generally encourage people to have freinds who are different from you. I hope this was in some way helpful for someone. Take care.

2006-10-17 07:43:04 · answer #2 · answered by elidrys 2 · 0 0

Of course it is! If we are to love our enemies, why wouldn't we be called to love people who believe differently than we do?

Who is going to have a bigger impact on an athiest - A stranger who randomly comes up and tries to preach at them, or a trusted friend who is open to conversation when it is wanted but doesn't try to force the issue?

2006-10-17 07:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by cnm 4 · 0 0

Yes, it's possible. I have acquaintances who are not Christian and I associate with them We enjoy each other's company and I don't spend my time pounding them over the head with my Bible. But my actions speak much louder than my words and when troubles come to them they come to me for help. Because they know I have answers that they don't.

As far as whether it's OK in God's eyes - if you don't befriend the lost how can you ever reach out to them? Just don't allow yourself to be tainted by the temptations of the world. There is so much that is largely accepted that it is easy to get sucked into compromising our beliefs. So be friendly, but be careful as well.

2006-10-17 07:52:58 · answer #4 · answered by byhisgrace70295 5 · 0 0

You may not have tried directly to convert him. But his observation of your faith and behavior may have made an impact. We are called to hate the sin and love the sinner. So, with that in mind I don't see a problem with associating with and athiest as long as he isn't having a negative influence on your faith.

2006-10-17 07:39:25 · answer #5 · answered by Rick D 4 · 1 0

I am an Atheist and I have MANY religious friends .
Some friends ,I don`t know how they believe.
Religion is subjective and widely varied .
Religion is one subject we don`t discuss .
We like each others company and we all are good people .
That is what should be taught in the world ( tolerance )
Not some ancient idea that promotes immortality.

2006-10-17 07:31:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

God should have no problem with you being friends with anybody.It seems this god wants you to live in a certain way that is against social interaction.Does your god not want you to talk to anybody not involved in your religion?I think people around you(say family &friends) dont want you to socialize with anyone except your own kind(not to sound racist or anti-religious)Being divided among humanity causes differences and in return developes into hatred.

2006-10-17 07:06:37 · answer #7 · answered by Maikeru 4 · 0 0

hey bro tough situation i know.... here is the thing ok? and i hoep that this helps ya out! no, its not wrong or bad in gods eyes. and here is why... if your friend knew you were saved and if you acted like a christian, and he knew it... then you have already done gods work bro. you dont have to save him, or even try.... god may not have called you to save him, that will be for someone else, BUT god used you as a seed, and sometimes that is the most important part! god used you, and you may not have even known it! aint it cool?

2006-10-17 07:49:40 · answer #8 · answered by lpxerounderground 3 · 0 0

If Jesus called Judas His friend (even after the betrayal), I think it is safe to say you can call an atheist your friend without offending God. (And of course love for God translates to love for one's neighbor). Allow your life to be a witness to her, that she may come to know Christ too. For until she has fellowship with Christ, the truth is that you and her will never really have true fellowship between the two of you! For as it is written, “If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another…” (1Jn 1:6-7)

Also, be careful not to allow your friend to direct you away from the path God has set before you. Consider what happened to the Israelites when they "mingled" with the nonbelieving nations and remember that it is also written, "14Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?
16What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: "I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people." 17"Therefore come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you."

This does not say do not be friends with nonbelievers, only do not be "yoked together" with them. You can walk among the world, just don't give into the temptation to be of the world.

2006-10-17 07:48:01 · answer #9 · answered by whitehorse456 5 · 1 0

Of course you can. But your purpose must be to educate without arguing. And you must discern what is happening in the relationship, whether or not your own faith is still strong. Prayer is the key.

2006-10-17 07:38:30 · answer #10 · answered by freelancenut 4 · 0 0

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