Am I still a christian?

Question

Lately, at school and other places, I have been around some agnostic and atheist people.
So, people will start debating about religion.
And some of the agnostics and atheists are telling me things that seem true. Like how christianity is made up and a bunch of different things.
I am really starting to get scared that I am gonna stop believing. I really don't want to stop, but it just seems like it is getting harder to believe.
What can I do?

Answer 1

The covering of a Christian is the church. We are joined together to be a spiritual house for God. When we begin to associate with non-believers we need to balance that time with those of the church.
This is because Satan is always trying to get you to fall away and convince you that God is nothing. It takes faith to serve the one true and living God and if you are not around others with faith, your faith will fail. Don't listen to these degenerates who are blinded. (They are degenerate in their spirits and their minds are darkened)
You however, have the light, but do not let it dim or you will be like the servant in Matthew 25.
God bless and keep seeking. God will answer you and fill you.

Answer 2

Just really think about this question. What if the agnostic and atheist people are wrong? And why would somebody want to change the way you feel (especially over something good) when people that believe in God seem to be pretty happy and content? And one more question, why are nonbelievers of Christ, so angry with the people that do? Why can't they just leave us alone? You have someone to praise, thank, and be blessed by . Stand up for Him not out of fear but for love and faith for our Heavenly Father Jesus Christ. I don't think of religions when I think of God. I am not a member of a church, however, I am a Believer. I praise Him and worship Him everyday and I thank Him for all of the blessings He has given me. If I told you my life story, you would truly understand how evident God became in my life when I asked Him into my life. I'm not sure if I should advise you to meet new friends, how will they ever know the faith if nobody around them does? Maybe this is your place and moment to do what is right even among those that are in the wrong place. How else will they understand and finally see, if their not exposed to witnessing a pretty cool christian that stands up for what you know you want to believe. BE WHO YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO BE!

Answer 3

First, stop hanging around people who are trying to tear down your faith. If you spend more time with people who disrespect your faith, then you do with people who share it, you are putting your faith in jeopardy, and it's your own fault. Being a Christian is a constant battle with the world and its unenlightened outlook. We need to mutually support each other in order to withstand it.

Second, remember that most of the crap people like this come up with has very little basis. I would recommend picking one of these accusations -- one at a time! -- and digging deep into it. Put them on the spot: Ask them to provide the source for what they're saying. Find out what book they got it from, and read it for yourself. Chances are either they can't provide any source, or else the source is just a theory that someone made up, based on very flimsy evidence. Don't just take their word for it!

Third, remember that most atheists and agnostics have a very deficient understanding of Christian beliefs. They're criticizing something they don't even understand. Half the time they are attacking things that don't even exist, in other words, they say that Christians believe a certain thing, and then attack Christians for believing it, when in reality Christians never have believed such a thing.

Fourth, it's possible that your understanding of your own faith is lacking. You may need to do more praying and studying than you have been doing before now. I recommend that you start with "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis.

If you decide to do the second thing above, feel free to e-mail me with specific questions.

Answer 4

Being a Christian always comes down to faith. And faith is not something you can touch. It comes from your heart. I can take you to the holy land and show you the empty tomb. I can show you the tombs of the Pharoahs in the bible. I can show you the remains of Solomon's palace. I can take you to the palace of Pontius Pilate. All of those things from the bible are real. You can touch them. The bible is full of verifiable historical facts. But...when it comes down to where the "rubber meets the road," it's about you having a relationship with Christ. It's like flying a kite. You probably flew a kite as a kid. You might let the string out so far that you might not have been able to see it. So how do you know the kite is even there? By the tug of the string of course. Faith is like that, you know it's real by the tug on your spirit that tells you right from wrong, how to truly love, and so forth. Don't let anybody cut the string!

Answer 5

Christanity is not made up from other relegions and neither is any other relegion... everyone has their own point of view and no one should shun or bring down anyone who isn't the same relegion the other person is. I don't nessasrly believe in anything way diffrent other than Christianity but i do believe in some point of views that Wiccans have, like i don't think that man is over animals, and i believe that nature is VERY important to us, and i believe that man and woman are equal. but i don't consider myself a Wiccan. Continue to pray for these kids and read your bible, you might want to try doing some research on Christianity vs. Athesism. Pick out What YOU want to believe. Don't let the world decide for you!

Answer 6

First and foremost pray...these are the times that are spoke of in Matthew 24, it says a lot of people will turn from the faith, yes the enemy is powerful but not more powerful than God. You have to be sure of what you believe so look into yourself. No one can make you turn from Christianity and no one can force you to be one either. Remember without faith it is impossible to please God. Read your bible often and stay in bible study and fellowship with other believers, we need each other to keep fighting the good fight of faith. The battle field is in our minds that is where the enemy bombards us. If you need any help at all our would like to chat drop me a line. Peace to you.

Answer 7

If you're worried, stay away from your atheist friends.

If you are genuinely interested in thinking about these things, then listen to what they say. If you're right, you will have nothing to worry about. There is no way their arguments could sway you from the absolute truth.

On the other hand, if you are really honest to yourself, you may want to ask whether or not the people who told you things before were telling you the truth. Again, if you are already right, it is impossible for a little reflection to deflect you from what you want to believe.

It's up to you

Answer 8

It is a dangerous game to play listening to the voices of foolishness and you really need to back away because your faith can indeed suffer when you are isolated and out numbered, the other thing is this, you will start to see that your faith is weak as you take in the falshoods of those around you and perhaps God permits this so that we can turn more to Him in prayer and seek His power and strength.
Many have fallen because they thought they could serve two masters, so be very careful what you are listening to.

Answer 9

Spend more time with Christian friends so you're not just hearing one side of the story. Also read books like More than a Carpenter (Josh McDowell) or books by Ravi Zacharias. They'll help you to be prepared to deal with the kinds of questions your non-christian friends are raising.

Answer 10

(1) Keep in mind that there are MANY false gods...each throwing all sorts of temptations at you to distract you from the love and mercy of the one true God.

(2) What can you do? Simple. Spend LESS TIME with people who are undermining your faith. Spend MORE TIME with other faithful.

(3) God bless and comfort you.