How do i talk to people about God?

Question

I have a friend of mine, who is sort of an athiest. I adore her, cos she is so sweet, caring and generally a good person. She doesnt believe in God and the only way she will change is if something supernatural happens in her life. I dont know what i can say to her to help her see the light that i have seen... - by the way i am not in a good place right now with God, but i so want her to meet Him before its too late, and i dont want my present position to mess that up... HELP ME!!!

Answer 1

Stablise yourself first, if you yourself are also drowning, how do you think you are able to rescue another?

Live the very philosophy you want to share with her, and if she is inspired and motivated that, then you share with her, WHAT is it that makes you what you are.

If you are in a rut right now, all she will see is the negative side of you and your faith... to share a spiritual path with others, one must first LIVE the path one is about to share... otherwise, we will just be hypocrites at best... or a total bad advertisement for our divinity at worse.

Answer 2

You could always become an athiest yourself. Or hey, maybe ask her to compromise and be agnostic. Here's my arguement to athiests for being agnostic.

The big reason why you (the athiest response) say "Flying spaghetti monster" and that you shouldn't believe it just because it can't be disproven pretty much comes down to Ockam's Razor. In short, in science, if given two theories that have equal predictive power, we use the theory that is simpler. But religion isn't science. Ockham's razor doesn't prove anything, it just tells us how to operate. So an athiest should acknowledge the theoretical possibility of some contrived deific entity (whatever it may be), but opperate under the assumption that it doesn't exist.

Answer 3

You don't say anything. You have your belief and she has hers, even if that is to not believe in anything. Free will. Remember? It seems to me that most people who have a strong belief in God try to get other people to "see the light". But if that is something that she wanted to do, she would have done it. No one in the world will ever "see the light you have seen". A persons connection with God is unique and will never be the same as anyone else's. The only thing you can do is pray for what it is that you want for your friend. The only thing pressureing her into talking about religion will do is lose you a friend.

Answer 4

First of all, get yourself into a good place with God. You can do that by learning about Him through a deep but humble study of His inspired word. You have to be careful, though. Many people have interpreted the Bible to fit with twisted doctrines, mostly mainstream religions and charismatic faiths. Consider asking someone who can give you a detailed answer to your question. If it's a deep and meaningful answer that makes sense to you, then you may have found what you're looking for. With the knowledge that you gain, you can speak to your friend. however, if she does not want to learn about God at that time, you may have to give up until she asks a question about the Bible, religion or faith that you can answer. If she does, answer only that question, keeping it short and meaningful. Keep repeating that pattern, waiting for her to ask the questions, and see what happens...

Answer 5

Be yourself. Be completely honest with yourself. In doing so, you will be honest with your friend. It is best to let her know why you are telling her about Christ (because you care about her) but also let her know that your human and you make mistakes as well. Do not condemn or judge her just because she's atheist. For one thing, I've met a lot of phony Christians and have met some really geniune atheists. Try figuring out why she is against the Christian religion if she is and talk to her like a friend would. Be real and sooner or later, maybe or maybe not, she will see that God is real through your actions in being a good person (not in a Christiany deeds way, just being yourself and being a good friend way). Give her respect, honor, and love.

Answer 6

Leave her alone on the God stuff. If she's sweet, caring, and generally a good person, she doesn't need "God" in her life - she's doing fine on her own. Wanna lose a friend? Push the "God" thing on her, and be really persistent about it. If she wants to "see the light" she will. If not, let it go and just be her friend.

Answer 7

I agree with the first three answers, my point is the same as theirs. She doesn't need God to be a good person, and plus its not nice to force-feed your religion down other people's throats.

However, if I was really bored, I'd go to her house, wait till she falls asleep, hide in a corner with a fan, plug in the fan, turn on the fan, and say "So-and-So, this is God" through the fan. That usually imprints really well.

Answer 8

She a bright kid? Tell her to read David Humes argument against the existance of God. Sound odd? So is the argument...it lays out the fact that faith isnt logical or rational and thus should not be followed. It was what converted me - forget trying to make sense of it all and just reach out. Faith isnt rational, isnt logical...it just IS.

Answer 9

First why are you not in a good place with God?
This could be the why you are having a problem
explaining. As far as supernatural your friends life is proof of supernatural.

Answer 10

Speak from your heart that God keeps beating for you and let her know the miracle already has happened, she's standing in front of you she is strong and healthy there are a lot out there who be happy to exchange their life with her,.
Just you keep praying for her and ask God to help you and for God to show her what she is or will be missing out on, if you email me her name I will put her in my prayers;


GOD BLESS YOU BOTH

Amen