I was talking to my friend on the phone and I know he has been dealing with the existence of GOD or lack there of. He told me that he was not convinced and that he felt that he is GOD. Then he announced to me out of the blue that he denounces Christianity and GOD. I was deeply saddened. I let him know that this was a sad day for me and the angels in heaven. He just laughed and said that is why I don't like you Christians: you all are weak. Although I will keep him on my prayer list for salvation, my question for you all is this: should I continue fellowship with him and remain his friend knowing that he is an atheist?
Some seed fall on rocky ground.
Some are choked out by weeds.
Some are eaten by birds.
Just live the life of Christ and pray for him.
If he sees something real in you that he knows he lacks, then he'll seek for it.
First of all, I do not believe your story/post.
However, friendship is a given. Stay friends. Love on him. He still needs people he knows & cares for; despite his religious preferences.
you are the kind of friend he needs right now, but don't let him shake your belief and take you down with him. be caring and show him that you are the best of Christianity. lead him to the Lord through your actions and the way you live, not by preaching to him and pushing it on him. my mom always told me that people will see your happiness and will want to get that too, but if you push your beliefs in their face, they will run.
By him having christian knowledge, he knows the repercussions of disobedient. you could be his friend bu just remember, not everyone going to heaven...
It's really up to you, but a good rule if you do want to stay friends is to never talk religion.
Keep it out of your conversations with him, don't allow him to pull you into discussions or debates over it.
If you really want to still be his friend that is.
If not, then that's also up to you and no one will fault you for it.
You can't force your religious preferences down anyone Else's throat, especially when he's already told you of his disdain for it.
Just caulk it up to one lesson learned.
The Bible says light has NO fellowship with darkness. Heed those words. Also in Proverbs it says Bad company corrupts good character.
LOVE JESUS and obey His Word
I would recommend that you walk away from him. I have been in a similar situation and I noticed too late that the person I had hoped to win to Christ had in fact pulled me away so subtly that I could not stop it. I don't want to get the idea across that you should not have anything to do with him at all, but please be careful if you do. Certainly let him know that your relationship with your heavenly Father is more important than his friendship.
Good for your friend. He has taken the first step towards enlightenment. Instead of thinking that you should make him think your way why don't you try thinking his way for just once in your life?
Other than the religious issue, do you share the same type of ethical values? Do you enjoy similar activities? And, do you enjoy your friend's company?
If so, then I'd say yes, you should still be friends.
Friends don't need to agree on everything. In fact, I believe that there is a huge value in having friends who don't always agree with me, as it allows me to understand a different perspective. I have friends who are Mormons, Christians, Jews and Muslims. We don't pray together, but that's okay...that's what church/temple is for.
do like the girl in the movie saved did sacrifice your virginity to him and maybe he will do what you want him to do and be who you want him to be instead of being himself.
Yes you should because Jeaus say love the sinner not the sin. I found out the more people fight religion the stronger they become in belief when it finally comes to them. Just be his friend and he will ask you about God again.
Well if he is an atheist, you can still be friends. If he is a JERK and feels the need to attack your beliefs, then maybe you can't be friends. I'm an atheist, when I'm with religious friends, we just don't discuss religion. Or we do it in a civilized respectful manner.
I think you need to be available to him and try to continue being a loving friend. We Say that Christ loves perfectly and we wish to emulate him, in breaking contact with the friend, you make hypocrites of all of us.
If he becomes abusive or destructive, that is a different stored. Continue to pray for him and ma by he will come around.
Keep contact, but not as close as before anymore because he has "denounced" the existence of God and as Light, you should not be mixing with the Dark. Keep praying, though, God can work miracles. I'll pray too!
Just to leave someone because of their beliefs is shallow. Your friendship should be based on more than just his faith or lack of, and if you have enough faith in God, then you should know that he is going through life, which entails ups and downs. When the Lord is ready, he will reveal himself to your friend. You should NEVER push your beliefs on others, because in the end your just pushing them away. You can express to your friend that his beliefs are his own and that you don't agree with them, but life goes on.
Have you ever heard the expression, 'never argue religion or politics'. This saying is popular because we all have opinions and you are bound to bump heads with someone because of theirs, so love your friend for who he is. There is more to friendship then religion. Just have Faith.
you may also want to check out the movie 'Corrina, Corrina' its about a father who becomes an atheist after his wife dies, and later regains his faith.
Why do you care about his religious beliefs? As long as he isn't hurting anyone, it really isn't any of your business. In fact, he may choose to dump you if you continue being all preachy. I know I would.
Yes, of course you should. Religion is clearly important to you and, if you want to convince your friend of it's importance, then you should lead by example. Walk that extra mile, turn the other cheek, be as good a friend as you can be and, if one day your friend compliments you on being such a good friend - then you'll be able to explain why.
Join hands unto your friend, and listen to this revealed Word from Him .. from your friend's own mouth.
Perhaps your parents were born in the wrong land, and Christanity was just there waiting to deceive them, and you picked your information up from them?
Give God a chance to work a Miracle in your life .. listen to your friend, veryTerry! I have a Vision that there is a valuable, almost heavenly Word in his message to You, sister.
I dunno I guess it up to u whether u wanna stay friends with him. If u do wanna stay his friend don't start pushing him to convert back, Just be his friend. Dumbing him as friend just Cox hes a atheist seems a bit mean. Maybe talk to him about it later ask him what made him change his mind? Ask him why he was so rude? Does he still wanna be friends with u? I'm agnostic I got friends who r atheist, agnostics, Christians, Different religions. I can't believe what e 88 wrote up there. That is so shallow. True friends stick together what ever happens. Dumping someone Cox there not a christian does that sound right to u? Sounds mean like Ur not there true friend.
I think if you see the power in yourself to stand on your believes after some time, YES why not?
Also if you can turn him toward GOD or religion with your good behavior (maybe he attributed this to your believes), Do you know what great step you will take to GOD, Heaven, and pleasanter of GOD.
I really respect your concern about this issue, and pray for you so that you find the right way!
I really admire you, you must be a very nice person. Hope to visit you some day.
A Muslim Girl
If not,you close the door to his return. Lead by example.If you feel that your salvation is in jeopardy,find a group for support. There are no acceptable losses.consult with your church. Peace.
Thats whats wrong with Relgion it separates us all yes you should be his friend and if your even considering not being his friend you are the one who is childish when u become someones friend your saying ill be your friend no matter what happens that's a true friend.....I'm Jewish my uncle is Muslim i have friends that are Christians and I have friends that are Hidus we dint care what your Relgion is as long as your a good person.......do you think G-d would want you to not be friends with him just because he does not be live what you be live? i dont think so sweetie........
My friend just DENOUNCED Christianity!!!?
