2007-02-23 06:51:27 · 14 answers · asked by DLAR 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
You can not, That's something your friend has to figure out by themselves ! Most people will not listen to what you say, however they will watch your actions, so just be quiet and set a good example for your friend !
2007-02-23 06:57:50 · answer #1 · answered by g_man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't--belief in God is based on faith. You can't prove faith, because that goes against what faith is. Faith is trust in God. You can't convince someone of that.
For the most part, people don't believe in a God because there's no proof. Most people don't believe in things if there is not physical evidence. But, even scientists will admit that science does not explain everything.
For instance, the Big Bang theory has little substance. Also, evolution maybe be the answer to "How?" but it doesn't answer "Who?" or "Why?". Genetic mutations in DNA, the incompatability of cross-species breeding, the wonder found in music and the beauty of nature, these are all things that can't be fully explained in logical scientific terms.
So, in short, you can't "convince" them. It's up to them to believe. Maybe invite them to a service, read the Bible with them (if you believe in a Christian God), but in the end, it is their decision.
2007-02-23 14:59:13 · answer #2 · answered by bchic89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, you can't convince someone that there's a God. I myself believe there's a God, but with no religion. Just God, whether it's a man or a woman. Now, I beieve in him/her, but does not give me the right to convince others to have faith in God. You as a friend must respect his/her believes. So be a friend, not a converter. Respect. Peace!
2007-02-23 14:58:04 · answer #3 · answered by Drivliam 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u can't.. at least not Directly.
just do ur best to be a good person, friend, family member, Everything, and give thanks to God... be a good follower of ur faith, continue to learn and open ur mind to all things, and choose w/ ur understanding, what makes sense to you.
truthfully, the happier, more loving, kind, and Wonderful you are, it will cause others to look at you and wonder, Why is this person so great? what is that light shining about them? i want to know what that is..and at That moment, they will start to question and learn for themselves what is right.
i really believe that if we all just kept Open minds, and struggled constantly and continuously to find what makes Sense to you, as a Good person, what is Right, what is Good, what is Faith, etc etc.. it will lead u to some sort of religion, if not Christianity... and that adventure in finding and choosing what u believe is the meaning to our lives i think :). whether or not we all come to the same, or diff conclusion, it doesn't matter.. but it does matter that we continue to seek. good luck~
2007-02-23 15:05:09 · answer #4 · answered by sasmallworld 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your friend how our plannet spins on its axis perfectly 365 days a year , never getting to close or to far from the sun,and its been doing that for a very long time unless gods hand isnt holding our world in place. Tell your friend to look at the mountains, grass,trees,flowers,animals,and not one is alike,but they are in perfect order with each other.
2007-02-23 15:04:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can't convince a person who has already made up their mind. You can show people facts upon facts that God exists and they will still deny that he does.
2007-02-23 14:54:12 · answer #6 · answered by AmandaHugNKiss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. It is a personal experience between the individual and god. What you need to do is keep up the good fight, and support your friend through this, no matter how long it takes.
2007-02-23 15:00:25 · answer #7 · answered by nathan c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not your responsibility, not your job. It is God's job. All you can do is live the example of what you believe, and tell them about it if the subject comes up. It's up to each person to accept or deny the good news when they hear it.
2007-02-23 14:55:15 · answer #8 · answered by barefoot_always 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can't because god is imaginary.
Why perpetuate the brainwashing?
Religion has caused more hatred, violence, and murder than any other cause in the history of man.
I'd rather have your friend convince you of the truth.
go to www.godisimaginary.com
2007-02-23 14:56:30 · answer #9 · answered by Skyhawk 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever asked your self how did you get here, don't try to change a nother person view because you don't believe. ask your self, when things get tuff in your life or something has happen to you, who do you turn to for prayer?
2007-02-23 15:28:36 · answer #10 · answered by sonya h 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋