I'm Catholic and wouldn't have a problem with it. I'd most likely enjoy the conversation. Who could say the same?
2007-05-17 03:43:45 · 12 answers · asked by mrs O 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I asked this question b/c of the recent Catholic bashing and wondered, if we were disliked so much how would an Atheist be viewed.
2007-05-17 04:01:30 · update #1
I absolutely would, and do. Jesus sat and ate with the "non believers" .."scribes of the Pharisees" and I have no problem with it. I love people period, and I want others to see me as a human, the same as them, not someone who thinks my Faith makes me superior. I am justified, not perfect!..LOL
2007-05-17 03:53:02 · answer #1 · answered by ™Tootsie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said to love your fellow man...not just other Christians so I don't discriminate against anyone based on their religious beliefs. I've had many people of various beliefs come to my home ( and vice versa) to visit and will continue to do so. Sometimes we discuss theology but more often we discuss anything but religion.
While I'm here I'd like to address the comment left by Fish: Jesus had sinners over for dinner ( I'm sure you'd agree that to a Christian, an Atheist is a sinner) and this was his answer:
Matthew 9:10 And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. 11 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners? 12 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. 13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
2007-05-17 11:11:43 · answer #2 · answered by Dakota 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In 2John 1:7-11, John says;
7 ¶ For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.
8 Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
10 ¶ If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
grace2u
2007-05-17 11:02:12 · answer #3 · answered by Theophilus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian and I don't mind what other peoples religion is.
My Mum is Christian but my Dad and brother are atheist. My boyfriend is atheist and my ex-boyfriend is atheist. My 3 best friends are agnostic.
This has never mattered to me and before you asked this question I didn't really even realise it! It is just normal and I have never seen it as unusual.
2007-05-17 10:50:20 · answer #4 · answered by jenzibells 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian and I LOVE Atheists, Pagans, Muslims, Buddists, and just generally everyone. In fact, I enjoy them more than some Christians I know! I have them at my house, out to lunch, over for dinner, out to ball games, you name it!
2007-05-17 11:20:22 · answer #5 · answered by Lacey G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had lunch with an atheist friend the other day. We exchanged our ideas about life and religion. We had a great time and we'll meet up again and again.
2007-05-17 10:51:26 · answer #6 · answered by TWWK 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would you fellowship with someone you know is an Atheist when there are so many Christian friends to eat dinner with.
2007-05-17 10:48:56 · answer #7 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Most of the people I know are either atheists or just don't care.So no problem.
2007-05-17 10:48:01 · answer #8 · answered by AngelsFan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian. I would. I do all the time.
2007-05-17 10:47:34 · answer #9 · answered by JayDee 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would
2007-05-17 10:47:11 · answer #10 · answered by Jessie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋