2007-09-05 14:12:23 · 9 answers · asked by ignoramus_the_great 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Could you at least be a "good neighbor" to them?
2007-09-05 14:18:44 · update #1
Yes.....however, based on the example of Christ, the Lord would even be pleased if we were friends with ammoral and rude atheists. Jesus hung out with all kind of folks who didn't believe and who didn't abide by the morality of the Bible.....and who weren't necessarily respectful.
After all, if we're not friends, how am I going to convince you of the error of your ways :)
2007-09-05 14:18:44 · answer #1 · answered by Jackie L 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. Jesus would have done the same (even if a little less respectful).
I have made friends with atheists, spiritists, homosexuals, drug addicts and more. I will be open to share the Gospel and "reason together" with anyone, but I will not judge nor condemn. This is the example Jesus left us with, and I figure He knew way better than I ever will - it says in John 3:17 that He did not come to condemn the world. So, if it is good enough for the King of kings, it is good enough for me. Sin is what it is and it is wrong, but the sinner should be loved and respected.
2007-09-05 21:26:30 · answer #2 · answered by TroothBTold 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is a loving God, and He would want us to love our enemies,and those who deny Him. I don't have a problem with atheists, they are like any other human being and I respect their stance on religion even if I don't believe it or agree with it. They deserve love because God is love.
2007-09-05 21:25:17 · answer #3 · answered by SMX™ -- Lover Of Hero @};- 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am friends with athiests, also
with gays,also with prostitutes,
also with the homeless,also with some drunks and druggies and also with some "holier
than thou" evangelical
christians.
2007-09-05 23:11:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know the main thing that gets in the way is that they both seem to try to convert each other?
2007-09-05 21:20:38 · answer #5 · answered by Da Mick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and No.
No, because God tells us not to surround ourselves with nonchristians for we will convert to there ways.
Yes, because most likely a Christian will try to bring his friend to God.
2007-09-05 21:20:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Ahhh, Really, atheists need to get a life.
Even Jesus hung out with, ate with, and partied with sinners..
P. S.
God dosen`t even see atheists. To him they are already dead..
They are right in the sense that he doesn`t exist. To THEM.. He doesn`t..
{:-) Peace & God bless from Texas. <><
2007-09-05 21:20:49 · answer #7 · answered by jaantoo1 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Oh, I already am, and I believe He is very pleased.
2007-09-05 21:26:05 · answer #8 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God said not to be unequally yoked. i will respect others. i have no reason to be ugly to anyone.
2007-09-05 21:20:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋