Is it ok for a non Christian to go to bible study and shares his strong disagreements of scriptures?

Question

I don't have disagreements. Just a friend of mine has disagreements.

Answer 1

Ask the leader of the Bible study as this person may just want to disrupt the study.

If I was the leader, I would not have a problem with it as long as this person was willing to respect the fact that the group is there for a reason (shared faith) and was open-minded enough to honestly consider the answers that s/he may receive. Finally, I would ask that the person respect the group's right to ask him/her to reserve questions 'til the end of the study. Either way, I would probably ask to meet this person beforehand.

Answer 2

I think it would be pointless to go to set out just do this. Bible studies are in place because that is a common subject among it's attendees. They may have different interpretation of the scriptures to a degree but all in all are there to discuss a belief that they all share and have in common. Bible studies are not book clubs where it is ok to have different views and opinions and even strong dislikes toward the book for that discussion. Bible studies focus on one book the Bible. So if you don't somewhat follow the beliefs of the group then attending will waste everyone's time. You wouldn't go to a dog owners club if you don't have a dog and are never planning on getting a dog. It just doesn't make sense

Answer 3

If it is open to the public you can certainly attend. But a Bible study is not an open forum for the questioning of scripture in its entirety. It is a forum where people discuss particular scriptures. If you are not going to act with decorum or respect, I think it would be wise to just stay home. If you truly do want to have a debate on the topic, see the minister, pastor or priest in private. Just make an appointment. I am an atheist, by the way, who has attended many studies in both Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish houses of worship.

Answer 4

Christian churches open their doors to all people no matter who they are. Jesus said many times to come to him...he didn't say "not you or you".

If you have your views and they are strong....then you are still welcome. Everyone should respect each others ideas and faiths and not put someone down for them.

If all the people in the study respect each other then it could work. But if it ends up in a screaming match nothing good will come from it.

It's the same thing as going to a college taking a class you don't upset the whole class with some strong idea that you want to push down their throats you state your facts and then others have a chance to give there side with backup proof of the written word.

Answer 5

It depends on the study itself. There are no restrictions on what sort of study to have. Bible study groups tend to have a specific topic they're studying and then move to another once the topic has been discussed to their satisfaction, though there are study groups that center around specific topics all the time, such as Eschetology, Jewish tradition etc... There were various Bible studies when I was going to college (I went to a secular university for business study, not a Christian college) that had what was called "Skeptic Study" where the members invited skeptics to come study with them on the topics they themselves have a problem with. The skeptics could be from another religion or atheist or agnostic, but they posed their reasons for not believing and those topics where studied, and not only from the Bible.

Look around, maybe you can find that kind of study, but I wouldnt recommend just walking in on one studying "Matthew" and proclaiming strong disbeliefs in Christianity. The members of the study wouldnt be prepared to discuss it.

Answer 6

I am a Christian and we have weekly Bible studies where we discuss the Bible and God with a open mind and do our best to have a non judgemental attitude. I think as long as the person doesn't come to the Bible study with the intention of insulting people and has an open mind and isn't just attacking the Bible with no basis, then there is nothing wrong with a good debate. You might actually learn something that might change your mind.

Answer 7

It's rude and pointless if the study group is based on a belief in the divine origins of the Bible. There are Bible study groups that are not associated with any particular religion, where the Bible is merely studied as literature, not as fact. In a group like that, it would be more appropriate for a non-Christian to participate.

Answer 8

As long as they were willing to hear his side of the case completely, which is highly unlikely knowing Christians, and as long as he believes his disagreements, it should be fine. But SOME Christians are so thick-headedly engorged in their beliefs that they will not listen to anyone's outside opinion.

Answer 9

yes so long as you go into the study with an open mind and one that can see all possibilities.

Please do not go into these studies with a pious and hauty attitude, Open yourself up to the possibility of learning something different from that you already know.
Allow yourself the opportunty to see the other side of the broad spectrum. You may discover that you have learned something new, not only about what you thought you knew, and about yourself.

Answer 10

I would love it if a non Christian would come to my study. I would thoroughly enjoy listening to his questions, arguments and concerns. How exciting! I've done it many times before and look forward to it happening many times again!

What do people think study is? It's about answering questions! It would be a BAD study if people didn't have questions, believer or not.