That hes an atheist. I didnt know what it mean at first and then i came online to research it and found out that it rejects everything i believe as a christian what should i do?
2006-12-18 16:29:31 · 27 answers · asked by Tanqueray 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You should come to the realization and acceptance that religion is the expression of a personal choice. There's nothing that anyone can do to take away your own personal beliefs in the Infinite, and there's really nothing that any other living breathing person can do to change someone else's belief in the Infinite. Whichever form or fashion it might take.
The sooner that everyone comes to realize that religion is a personal choice, the better off that the rest of the world will be.
Can you imagine, a world where no one ostrasized you because you belived in Jesus, Buddha, Allah, or in your brothers case, nothing?
2006-12-18 16:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by somewherein72 4 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Read Matthew 8:22. As much as you might care for your brother, keep focused on your own faith. Dont spend all your time trying to convert him, and be careful that you yourself are not discouraged in your faith.
Remember the scripture where Jesus says he will turn child against parent or whatever, I think he means how one may be a Christian and the other not, and it will divide them. I'm facing the same thing since my mom is converting to an Asian religion, so although I will always love my mom, there comes a point when you have to let them do what they wish, but you have to remain strong. Certainly you should pray and still love your brother, but keep focused on your own faith.
2006-12-21 18:56:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do? Pray. Make sure you had nothing in your life to do with his decision and live before him so he will have every reason to desire what you have. When he comes to the place where he needs someone to pray for him, if he knows you won't say "I told you so", I'm sure he'll call.
I perceive this is mockery from either an atheist or the homosexual community but I give you a straight answer respectfully. See my example? Oh, and you don't vote for atheistic laws that will remove the ten commandments and all the crosses from our national cemeteries, etc. to prove you love him.
2006-12-18 17:20:56 · answer #3 · answered by Lovin' Mary's Lamb 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just let him be. Everyone has the right to believe in their own beliefs. If you try to change him, he will just hate you and God even more. Do what my parents did for my brother and sister: pray to God that he will find his own way home to the Shepard. And nobody give this a thumbs down! I may be an atheist, but I still believe in helping out other people regardless of any differences there may be. I feel that atheists are just people who need to hear from God, who just want a sign that he cares. Otherwise, we shall continue to be stubborn and bitter.
2006-12-18 16:34:37 · answer #4 · answered by fliptastic 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. That has have been given to be a rumour. one million. they have stated that they are all single... so how could prefer to Kevin be getting married?? 2. They signed a settlement to declare that they could be together till ultimately finally a minimal of December 2009. 3. no remember if Kevin did get married... why could they injury up? they're powerful, close and that they are brothers! it extremely is a stupid rumour! the region did u hear this in any case?? =D
2016-12-30 15:24:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to truly understand why he is an atheist. Only then will you have the wisdom to communicate with him with respect.
While you (and I) have found spiritual nourishment through faith, many people have felt turned off, judged, and excluded. Perhaps your brother (like many in my family) feels the same. Or maybe he is struggling with the religion. I have struggled with many aspects of Christianity all my life, but have found that committing myself to a church helps me to connect with Jesus more fully.
Or...perhaps there is a wise pastor/priest you can have him talk to when the time is right. Don't attack him for his non-belief, but provide situations for him to return to God when the time is right for him.
All the best.
2006-12-18 16:36:43 · answer #6 · answered by Colin 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You should accept the way he feels and support him in his decision. If you try to push religion onto him he is just going to rebel more and resent you. There is absolutely no reason that you both can't have your own beliefs and still get along. Just because he doesn't believe what you do doesn't make him a bad person, he's not going to become evil or anything!
2006-12-18 16:35:23 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Is he just messing with you?
Brothers are just like that.
If he says he is an atheist, he believes in no God.
If he says he is an agnostic, he's just not sure,
that God exist, as we know it.
If he is a teenager, what he thinks will change
just about every week.
You say you are a Christian, Pray for him.
2006-12-18 16:37:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should treat and love him the same, don't preach at him show him the love of Christ , by the example of your life, remember the verse that we are known by the fruit that we bear, also remember (Gal 5:9) the fruits of the spirits.Your brother needs for your light to shine , so that he can come out of the darkness of this world.
2006-12-18 16:41:44 · answer #9 · answered by Priscilla B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why do you feel you need to "do" anything? What if someone came up to you and said they needed to cure your Christianity? It's his choice, respect it as he respects yours.
You want to convince him he's wrong? be a good example, adn a loving sister. Not a harrassment that he eventually just avoids. Preach at him and he will just stop giving you the opportnity to preach at him by never visiting you.
2006-12-18 16:33:42 · answer #10 · answered by Jay 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋