My friend is an atheist. I feel like i should cut all ties with him now. Should I? Is it against God to stay friends with him?
2007-02-20 12:28:38 · 18 answers · asked by okay. 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
2 Cor 6:14 "Be not be unequally yolked together with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communication has light with darkness? And what concord had Christ with Belial? Or what part had he that believeth with an infidel? Read the book of 2 Corinthians.
2007-02-20 12:44:34 · answer #1 · answered by charmaine f 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not against God to remain friends with him; Jesus befriended all types of people, and got roundly criticized for it. But how else do people who aren't going to wander into church on a Sunday morning, going to hear the gospel, if Christians won't have any interaction with them?
If you feel he is tearing down your faith, rather than just disagreeing with you, then you may have to part ways with him. If he is having a bad influence (morally) on you, you should disengage from him. Otherwise, if the two of you can agree to disagree, and respect each other as people, and treat each other as friends are wont to do, then there's no reason to stop being friends.
Thank you, come again!
2007-02-20 20:35:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
God loves Atheists too. The Bible says " for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life", John 3:16. And again, "Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins." 1 John 4:10. You haven't always been a Christian either, and "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8. Remember where you once were and Pray for your friend.
2 Cor 6:14 talks about being married to a nonbeliever, not being friends with one. I have friends that don't believe and I always hope and pray that the life I live in front of them will some day cause them to want what I have.
2007-02-20 20:47:28 · answer #3 · answered by br549 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God told us to love all people- if your atheist friend is causing you to backslide in your faith, it would be wise, but remember God could have you in his life as the only "Christ" he/she may ever see. You can be in the world but not of it- remember Jesus kept company with those who did not believe- Just remember that if your friend asks you to do anything that would be against your beliefs, then you must obey Christ. One question- did you become friends with him before you became a Christian or after?
2007-02-20 21:17:27 · answer #4 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your religious hangups outweigh your respect for another human being, then get out of his life, for his sake. I have a number of christian friends, who well know I am athiest, we just don't talk about religion, and get along fine. I respect their beliefs, they respect my right to not have any. Friendship is beyond religion, and politics and race and cultural differences. Cast those burdens off at the door and enjoy friends, and don't make enemies by attacking someone's beliefs or culture or race or politics. Everyone has different views. Makes life more interesting.
2007-02-20 20:51:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should remain open minded and be patient with him because i find that many atheist have an analytical mind, which I have never observed with Christians. Just like there is some truth in all religions, there is some truth in atheist, except that there really is a God. So I think that you could learn a lot from an atheist because most of them are political people with analytical minds.
2007-02-20 20:44:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
NO! Actions speak louder than words. just let him see your true self and that there is something different about Christians. don't push the subject, but if he asks questions answer them truthfully. ABOVE ALL: pray for him. if you were to break off all ties, he would think that you thought that you were "too good" to be around him. pray for him, and stay friends. God calls us to preach the gospel to the outermost edges of the earth. and you can preach better with actions than with words. (especially with a friend)
2007-02-20 20:37:58 · answer #7 · answered by love4God 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
You should use your influence to share with him the love of God. Unless you feel you are weak and would stumble or fall by hanging out with him. And if you are interested in him, what usually happens in those situations is that the non-Christian will pull the Christian down to their standards, rather than the other way around.
2007-02-20 20:33:21 · answer #8 · answered by sickblade 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No it's not against God. God does not want you to be good friends with people that say they're "christian" but are not. It would be better to hang out with someone who admits they don't believe then with someone who says they do and really doesn't. Try to answer his questions. How is he supposed to know God if you leave him?
2007-02-20 20:35:08 · answer #9 · answered by yaabro 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes. The Bible tells us to separate ourselves from the unrighteous. 2 Corin. 6:14 -18 states 'Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers; for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And I will be a father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.'
2007-02-20 20:49:47 · answer #10 · answered by Darryl L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋