I'm a Christian and I just found out that she has decided to be atheist. I'm trying to witness to her and tell her about the Love of Christ. I know what to do but I want your opinion.
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2007-09-15 15:51:15 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Some of you are making it sound like I'm trying to force her. I know that God will give me the words that I need to say. I also know that I can't save her . Only Christ can do that. Some of you say that if she's really my friend then I should leave her alone but I know where she will be if she doesn't accept Christ as her Savior. I'm not going to sit back and not say anything that could lead her to Christ. Also, some of you are making it sound like it could be an arguement. She has actually started to ask me questions about my faith and I know that she's wondering. The Bible says to come with a humble heart and that's what I intend to do. I've not judged her either. Some of you seem to think that but I haven't. If I had, it wouldn't show that much of a Christian of me. I just wanted to get this strait to some of you.
2007-09-15 17:06:32 · update #1
The answer is obvious. Present her the truth. Plant the seed, and from there it is to the Spirit to work with her heart. Be a friend to her, and let her know what you stand for. Seperate yourself on a spiritual level from her. By this I mean that you need to show what you believe in, and then act on that belief. That is the best advice that I can give. You are in my prayers. God Bless.
2007-09-15 17:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by Joel 2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Intuition is just your subconscious connecting all your accumulated knowledge and giving you a logical idea of whats going on in any given situation. People don't believe you because they probably think you think its some magical ability. People don't believe in magic, or feel uncomfortable openly discussing it, so they don't like hearing about your intuitions. Your lucky to be able to connect things so easily, its a great talent - most people couldn't imagine being able to do that. Which is another reason they don't believe you. They can't imagine being smart enough to know how things interact, so they refuse to believe that you are.
2016-05-20 22:18:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you KNOW that she is wrong and you are right? You can't KNOW that you're right in this respect because there's no way to prove it. You BELIEVE you are right and she is wrong, plain and simple. Just because her beliefs are different than yours doesn't make her wrong. If you start evangelizing and pushing your own beliefs on her, she'll push you away because atheists are tired of hearing it. Did she "decide" to become atheist because she realized she didn't believe in god? Or is she just trying to be a rebel? If she truly doesn't believe in god, don't try and force her. It will only be cause for strife in your relationship. My best friend is Christian and I'm Atheist and we get along beautifully because we respect each others opinions and beliefs and we leave our religious beliefs out of our everyday life and conversations.
2007-09-15 16:26:14 · answer #3 · answered by Two quarters & a heart down 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your religions shouldnt come between your friendships. You should both respect each others beliefs. Your not wrong for telling her about the Love of Christ, but you shouldnt press the issue. If she wants to be an Atheist than you should support her. Since you just found out she was an Atheist and she's known you were a Christian, that means she respected your beliefs and wanted to be friends with you anyway. Dont let your friendships die over your different beliefs. All my friends have different beliefs and it just makes us who we are. Its another thing that defines. Not one person is alike. Talk to her about what you believe and what she does and doesnt believe. Dont try and talk her into your religion. Let her be herself.
2007-09-15 16:04:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The truth is that she has the right to choose what she believes in. Not believing in god does not mean not being a spiritual person. There always has been and always will be more than one path to follow. God isn't her path big deal. She has something that she believes in which is wonderful. You should be a supportive and loving friend and try to understand why she feels this way rather than preaching to her. You will only push her away as a friend.
2007-09-15 16:02:10 · answer #5 · answered by Vintage Glamour 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
apparently, you don't really know what to do since you're asking us. i can't tell you that you're wrong, that would border on blaspemy of my sense of the divine.
have you tried just listening to her? i mean, really listening to her? is she not that close of a friend that you could see no reason for her to become an atheist? or are you so blinded by your own faith experience that you have not seen the pain she is in?
please stop trying to verbally witness to her. she's probably getting tired of hearing it and it is probably only hindering anything that your god may be trying to do. your works will show your faith and the love of the christ you believe so fervently in.
you cannot save her. no human has that power. according to your faith, only the holy spirit can convict her and bring her to salvation. just be her friend, unconditionally.
2007-09-15 16:20:57 · answer #6 · answered by luvjeska 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oftentimes we must allow a person to make their own choices. A person cannot be forced into heaven. Don't drive them away by being overbearing. Just continue to show an honest and sincere love. Love fixes everything.
Pray, have faith, and love always. Never give up. Also, remember, a person can still be good and be an athiest. I know lots of them. Heavenly Father still loves them and will judge a person based on their heart - their desires.
Encourage them to pray and let them know you will always be there if they have questions or need help. Just be a good friend.
2007-09-15 15:56:24 · answer #7 · answered by Chris B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The mark of being a good friend is allowing your friends to make mistakes and misjudgements all the while knowing that you will still love and support them. We can't control their choices, that is something that belongs to them and them alone.
You can only do so much. Witness as much as the relationship will allow, then Let go and Let God take over the work. You've done your part.
2007-09-15 16:05:16 · answer #8 · answered by sandyclausbeth 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many people have friendships with those who do not share the same beliefs as them.
It can actually make for a deeper friendship, to know that you disagree about many things, but to be able to discuss these issues openly and draw knowledge and strength from ech other as friends and companions on a path to understanding.
However, if your idea of friendship is to keep pestering her to change her mind (it won't work, that approach never does), or if you feel uncomfortable around people who don't share you world view, the best thing would be to end the friendship now.
Don't hang on in the hope that you will be able to 'change' her.
She will either come back to her faith, or not, depending on her own life experiences.
If one of them is that her 'christian' friends shun her for holding different views, will she be inclined to feel drawn to them?
2007-09-15 15:59:42 · answer #9 · answered by thing55000 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
OK. Can't post that I think you are wrong so I'll just say that you obviously believe that only you are right and anybody that disagrees with you is wrong. I don't think you'll have to worry about your Friend disagreeing with you for long. You see I don't think she's going to want you for a Friend when you start your witnessing or whatever. Friends accept Friends for who they are and don't try to force their beliefs on each other.
2007-09-15 15:58:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋