Christians, how can you convince an atheist to be a christian?

Question

Just needing your views for I can't think of any.

* can't think of any
* can't convince any
* no plans to convince any
* just to read your thoughts here
* thanks to all who shared views

Answer 1

You can't convince the soul, you can only leave it up to the Spirit to do so.

A ministry of good works is one way. Follow the Lord in all that you do, let them see it (don't flaunt it), and come to associate your actions with your faith.

If you really want to reach someone who is an atheist, you must overcome their opposition to Christianity. You must answer the tough questions. You must have a dialogue. And you must be patient. The one thing atheists (and actually all of us who have been targets of zealous evangelizing) detest most is, in the midst of a reasoned debate, changing gears and going to "Well, you just badly need to find Jesus" when you can't think of an answer to a question.

By the same token, I as a Catholic want to convince an evangelical that I am Christian first involves my overcoming whatever misconceptions they have of the Catholic Church, and often quite a lot of toe-to-toe Scriptural work. Sometimes I just don't have the patience for it, but I do really hate to hear people approaching devout believers in Christ who are in the Catholic tradition and telling them they're condemned as papists.

Answer 2

You cant... Why? well first of all regardless of the question of "gods" existence most atheists or non-believers do not agree in any way with christian doctrine or dogma.. you cant convince someone to convert to a religion that to them goes against every moral fibre of their being. Now as an agnostic I cant speak for all atheists but for my part I will tell you that even if tomorrow christians proved the existence of your god, I would not become christian... I would accept the fact that god exists but that would in no way change the way I feel about the doctrine and dogma of christianity... I refuse to ever be a part of a group that has caused so much suffering and hatred in the world its bad enough that I have to be part of the human race, I aint gonna become christian on top of that.

Answer 3

witch: In the Christian faith, it requires God, the Father, to initiate the process to draw an individual to Him. Christianity is not a choice, (although free-will to accept the calling is paramount) !God has formulated a Master Plan involving His Creation, starting in the Garden of Eden when He "pitted" a fallen Arch Angel, Satan, against our first parents, Adam & Eve who were simply flesh and blood. Since God, the Father devised the Plan, it is of His perogative, who He decides to draw to Him through Jesus Christ, and initiate the process. This is why, Christians can attempt to convert people BUT unless God the Father, is calling that individual, Devine revelation will not be given and the atheist or gnostic will not respond. God is not trying to save the whole world now - contrary to popular belief. Because if He were, He has done a terrible job at it and that makes Satan more powerful than the One, who created him, namely God ! I am a Christian and have been one now, for 33 years and I do know what I speak of !!!

Answer 4

True atheists don't believe that God exists. In fact, they don't believe that it is POSSIBLE for God to exist. (At least, that's the last time I checked the definition of atheism.) So you would have to first convince them that God exists before you could even talk about Jesus.

My opinion? Don't bother. I know of atheists who live more "Christ-like" lives than some Christians I know, so ti's not like they are all bad or something. Leave the rest up to God.

If you want to really convince people that Christianity is a good thing, let your actions and your life do the talking.

Answer 5

I think faith is best taught when young, before you have a chance to find other views with more proof than just believe. I think without faith Christianity would be little more than a latter day virgin birth story, like the strange birth stories of Leda, and Persephone. And the idea of someone knowing that they had all the life they want without the addition of a spectral Father, who punishes and rewards in some sort of Afterlife, would carry no more weight than that of Valhalla or the Egyptian thoughts of eternal afterlife with a need for servants and gold.

Answer 6

A question for christians...I do not meet that requirement, for I am an atheist. And you are definately not going to convince me to be a christian. A true atheist does not believe. At all. Whatsoever. I think the whole Christian way is a fluke. I would never change...haha. You have fun trying.

Answer 7

Tell them:

1. Read the Bible.
2. Bible is the science. Ex; Universe is created in 7 days, earth is 6000 years old etc.
3. Creationism is true.
4. Jesus is the son of God.
5. You are a sinner.

If nothing works, tell them you are going to HELL.

Answer 8

I don't need or am I obligated to convince anyone to become a Christian, my relationship with God is personal and private, I have no need to share that with anyone, regardless what they believe.

Answer 9

You share the Word with them, and pray that the Holy Spirit will move on them to have an open mind. You can only do what's required of you--like Jesus did--to share the good news of the Father--then pray that your words and your life example will be a testimony to them.

Answer 10

No one can convince any one to be a Christian. To be of The True Christian Faith one must be called by God. We of The Faith can provide information and answer some questions, but, if the individual is not called by God and freely chooses to come to God as He prescribes... then they are lost.