1. She is dating and you are not
2. Whenever she encounters difficulties in a relationship, you will have to give her advises, they will definitely be christian ones
3. She does not understand what is a holy-life and does not believe in it as well!
2007-03-01 01:55:38 · 19 answers · asked by Peacemaker 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That is always the danger of being a Christian; you may have to witness people you love being tormented eternally.
I believe this is the reason that the Bible warns you not to yoke yourself to unbelievers. You will view life differently. Now, some people embrace this kind of diversity, but the Bible is fairly clear that diversity is a bad thing.
So, Christians are forced to choose: Your mortal loved ones or God. Plenty of people are very happy to choose God and leave all mortal ties behind. As long as you're comfortable serving a god that willingly sends your friends to eternal suffering, then you may be rewarded in the end.
But the big question is: Would God really want you to abandon your friends? If you follow the Bible, then yes. If you follow your heart, it may have a different answer, and I'd like to think that God would speak more reliably to your heart than a book.
2007-03-01 01:57:59 · answer #1 · answered by Rev Kev 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I think that you can have a non christian friend if you want. It is about keeping it all in perspective.
So the person dates and you don't, not a problem
If the person asks you for help/advice and the advice is based on Christianity there is nothing wrong with that. Give the advice, it is their choice weather they take it or not.
While the person may not understand what holy-life is, nor believe in it as well there may come a time in your friends life when they want to know more.
All any christian can do is be good to others and try not to judge others. There are people who go to Church and still don't believe, but they go every week and act like they do. It is better that they go and maybe one day the holy spirit may touch their life and change then forever.
We can not force our ways/thoughts down any ones throat, the best that we can hope to do is plant a seed and hope it will grow.
2007-03-01 04:00:38 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, with the understanding that God will never test you beyond your ability to succeed, then having a non-Christian friend shouldn't be that huge a deal. If, on the other hand, you are complaining because you feel that you are the only one giving to the relationship (which is what it sounds like) then you are being very selfish and should go the little bit further and cut her off. after all, if oyu are the one giving her advise, saving yourself for marriage, and understand what a holy life is (which is really good since most Christians I know don't fully understand it) then you should cut her off from witnessing what a Christian is like. Who knows, that way she won't tempt you to sin, but remember that even Jesus ate with hookers and thieves.
2007-03-01 02:04:44 · answer #3 · answered by Chris A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in accordance to Judaism, Islam (like Judaism) is monotheistic; Christianity is sheetuf, meaning Christianity teaches that God is a partnership of three co-equivalent persons. it is to not say Islam is 'extra useful' than Christianity; Islam continues to be a faux faith, and Mohammad became a faux prophet. all of us comprehend this because of the fact Mohammad claimed that he had conversations with an attitude (Gabriel, to be strategies-blowing), and this angel informed Mohammad what we detect interior the Koran. regrettably, the Koran gets many key sections of the Torah incorrect. Muslims declare, as an occasion, that Abrham sure and especially much sacrificed Ishmael, not Isaac, that's faulty. The Muslims declare that the Torah became corrupted, yet that may not possible, in view that each and every Torah scroll on the earth is strictly, letter for letter the comparable as another Torah scroll. So, Islam is monotheistic, yet that would not advise it fairly is to any extent further useful than the different fake faith, of which Islam is barely between the.
2016-10-17 00:30:12 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being supportive of your friend is one of the most important things. Lead by example. If your friend is having trouble in a relationship, you need to pray for her, and love her, even though you may not agree with her choices, or her attitude towards religion. If your friend does not understand what a holy life is, live your life the way God wants you to, and hopefully she will come to understand the peace beyond all understanding that comes with living the way God intended for us. Everyone will make mistakes, that is just human. Love her, there is nothing else that really matters.
2007-03-01 02:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
one of my best friends is a non christion... and while it is true that you may live lives differently, sometimes, God arranges friendships like that so you can be an example of Him to her/him. Jesus Himself had friends that the 'religious' folk of the day looked down upon... it is in being the Light in the world.. and being careful not to fall into the ways of the world at the same time.
God Bless
2007-03-01 02:01:11 · answer #6 · answered by livinintheword † 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's the easy answer: keep religion out of your relationship. Simple. Right hah! Good luck.
Essentially do not get into any faith based discussions. When providing her advice, just give it to her. Why do you have to cite the source? terms like 'well the bible says' or ' christianity teaches us' or 'god tells us' are BAD! beyond that you are good!
Give her the same advice, spin it so it doesnt have the same religious content. and done.
2007-03-01 02:00:51 · answer #7 · answered by CDNdude 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
See this is a clear example of why religion sucks. You are chosing not to be friends with somebody because they are not Chrisitian. Is the friend a good person? Do the two of you have a good time together and enjoy each others company? Take your stupid holy-life and shove it up your butt.
2007-03-01 02:00:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Well, depends. My cousin is a christian but I'm not. Also, I have many christian friends but they know I'm not a christian. Even some christians have Muslim friends!! What are you going to say?
2007-03-01 02:19:08 · answer #9 · answered by yehaa yahoo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm married to a christian, and I'm an atheist. Over 10 years with no problems yet. Relationships are what you make them. If you seek controversy, you'll find it.
2007-03-01 02:00:29 · answer #10 · answered by glitterkittyy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋