A bit of insite is asked....

[Palidan_of_Christ]

I have 2 friends. One is an Athiest and the other behaves in more so a
Nihilistic fashion. The Athiest seems to want to use facts against me
when we argue, though i can't seem to argue with facts..... but he is
too ignorant to listen. I can't even get a word out. He claims he
understands religion's purpose but I will tell you now that he lacks the
ability to even comprehend it or the capacity to understand it. Today I
swear I wanted to strangle him when he was talking blasphemy, when he said I could not prove that Jesus has risen. Only problem is... i'm not sure
how to do that. The Nihilist actually seems to have grounds to be
arguing, his logic is "There are over thousands of religions in the world
and all of them say they are 100% correct, so they can not all be
correct." It would take the perfect sign to convince them. Words are practically useless in this situation. I think it is fine to believe what you believe but thier Christian bashing words are getting severly on my nerves. I am coming close to even seperating from them. But I would lose two of my life long friends.

 

[Mr.Cheese]

They'll listen when they're ready.

 

[holo]

Remeber Jesus' parable about the kingdom of God being like planting seeds. You can see your friends as hard and dry ground. You can't prepare that ground yourself. Just let them empty themselves first. It's not your job to convince them with clever words, it's God's job to draw them to Him. Don't answer harshly. Just let them see your faith is solid. Remember why you yourself believe. Your faith probably didn't come by human persuasion.

 

[lonnienord]

You also might want to read this: [bible]Psalms 1:1[/bible] You have planted the seed you should continue to water it but you should trust GOD to make sure the watering gets done. It is time for you to devolop your relationship with GOD and with Godly people!!

all for JESUS!!
lonnie

 

[lonnienord]

You also might want to read this: Psalms 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

You have planted the seed you should continue to water it but you should trust GOD to make sure the watering gets done. It is time for you to devolop your relationship with GOD and with Godly people!!

I am praying for you!!

all for JESUS!!
lonnie

 

[perfection]

All the religions on earth are made by God. And that if your friend isn't going to accept this , you can always dare him to read the bible entirelly himself. And not to judge a book by its cover. That he is pre-judged and even less open minded then some religious people are. That as long as it's not proven that God does not exists he will have to remain open to this possiblity wether he likes it or not. You shouldn't want to strangle your friend, you see there are a lot unconsious people who know zero or less about God and his kingdom. Therefore be patient , teach them what jesus taught you, and guide the blind towards the light. Or at least try in love in doing so.

 

[Petunia]

I am coming close to even seperating from them. But I would lose two of my life long friends.

Your friends sound like the Jannes and Jambres of modern day times! (II Tim. 3:7,8) Unless you don't mind having friendships that are in constant opposition to your faith and your God.. and where there is rarely any harmony.. I'd suggest you spend less time with them! Find new friends you can harmonize with!

 

[Palidan_of_Christ]

You have all helped me alot. I thank everyone of you. And God bless.

 

[Johnnz]

Christians do need information to debate with non Christians. This requires reading and effort. The benefits often acrue most to the Christian. We become more informed and secure in our faith.

The Case for Christ is a good book to help substantiate who Jesus was. There are plenty of good books available if you look around in a good Christian bookstore. Accept the challenge of becoming an informed Christian and grow in your faith by doing so.

John
NZ

 

[hmc121667]

The best is always to stay cool and never try to be right, just be you. In the future remember that arguing is not talking.

When questions around Jesus , who he was, can we proof anything? etc come across remember that we believe not because scientifically we have validate anything but because we have FAITH.

Religions are created by man but Faith is something we have within us by God's design. Even an atheist has faith in his idiology. They too can't proof anything. We are all the same people with different level of spiritual IQ. Your friends can only get knowledge if they want to, all we can do is pray for them.
God Bless