My Friend does not belive in any religon.?
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Believing in Religion and having a since of Spirituality are two different things. I believe in God and consider myself a very spiritual person (which I define as a person who has belief in something more than just the physical/principles/morals, etc). However, I do not believe in organized religion or the institution of Church. Yet I have a strong connection to God. \n\nSo I say it all depends on your friends core belief. He can still have a belief system that does not revolve around choosing a religion.
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your friend is crazy, she/he might be looking to increase member to their dwindling religious denomination. i was a practicing catholic; not anymore, i understand to a degree what you are saying. my dear if you feel enlightened by going to different churches than continue to do so. do not listen to your friend, this is exactly what I have said in the past. think for yourself and do what make you happy. think about it what's next your friend is going to say yo uare going to hell for buying the wrong brand of milk?
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You both should respect each others religions. Talk to him and tell him how you feel. You should also explain to him how important your religion is to you and how you don't like him saying those things about your beliefs, he probably won't like you saying those things either. Even if he doesn't like your religion he should respect your beliefs.\nI also think you two should also discuss in what religion you'll raise your children.
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She certainly is not acting like a true Christian.\n\nShe is not in the position to judge anyone.\n\nTell her you will miss her friendship, but if that is the way it has to be...then find another friend.  You sound like you are a better friend than her anyway...IMHO
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Well, first of all, I am a proud Christian, but I don't try to convert people. I say let them be who they are. You aren't trying to convert me and you don't believe in what I believe in. My dad doesn't believe in God, but I would never say that he is going to hell or that he is a bad person. I guess some just go a little overboard!! I personally apologize for them.
250614
very strange. it sounds like he hasnt come to terms with something in his life yet. pray for him and incourage him to check out different church groups.
1069927
Ease up a bit.  They're 18, maybe 19 years old.  Were you not born into a religion?
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You can't convince them.  They are not able to accept that you rejected their religion on evidences, because if they were to accept that, then that means that their religion CAN be rejected by an intelligent person on the basis of evidence.  They can't allow themselves to believe that because they need their religion to be true.  They need to believe that there is substantial evidence for their religion.\n\nTheir world would fall apart if they realized it wasn't as they think it is.  Too much is at stake for them.  It is very very hard to lay your religious beliefs on the line, TRULY look at them from a critical distance, because you have so much tied up with that religion.  It gives you emotional support, it forms your entire worldview, it is part of your self-identity and it is the most important element of your life.  It is frightening to even consider that it may be false.  So people are not able to see the evidence you put before them, because they are not looking at it objectively at all.\n\nYou can only have any effect with your evidences on those who are truly willing to look at them with true objectivity.  But that person is rare.  They are out there, obviously you were able to do it.  So you can only do so much in convincing people.
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Good for you! It is not wrong but remember to start exposing him to those different type of religion now so he will be able to look back to make his choice
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They sound like a Christian to me.  I've never met one who follows the teachings of Christ. Intead they follow the politics of their "religion" usually to the compleat exclusion of the teachings of Christ.
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Don't you worry about political correctness.\nIf they have something they believe they are,  "agnostic" "spiritualist" "non believer" whatever they will surely correct you.\nYou can't please everyone all the time.\nIf you say they are a non believer I think all of those you listed pretty much FIT that well, so there's nothing to worry about.
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First ask yourself why do you want this person to be Christian?\n\nAfter that, if you think you're trying to convert him/her for all the right reasons, then just tell her about your beliefs and why you believe them. Remember, you can't force someone to be Christian, it's ultimately a choice they have to make for themselves (but you can help them in making this choice).
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some religions may not accept such beliefs.
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Gee your friend is lucky, already they know what to expect when (or if, with an attitude like that) they get to heaven.\nYou know (I find) most bigoted people start their conversations with "I'm not a racist but....."
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I am a born again christian, and really and truly I am not intolerant of non believers. \nmy social circle ie my best mates in the  world who I couldnt live withou include\nhindus \nmuslims\nhomosexuals \nand athestis(spelt wrong?)\n\ni do not try and convert them or change them in anyway.\nof course conversations turn to religion at times and them i give my views, as do they.\nto be quite honest I personally believe that christians get a raw deal.\nperhaps because we dont retaliate as vermently as some other's when our believe system is mocked.\n\nwe are not all God botherers/Bible bashers.\nif someone wants my opinion on a religious subject I'll give it but most times it's ignored out of hand simply because it's a christian view. I have never forced my opinion on anyone.\n\nI believe that God has chosen those who will get to know Him.\nthere are different types of people with different priorities concerning the spread of thier faith.\nmy sister in law gets on even my nerves!!!\nshe does not generally associate with non belivers (unless she is in a situation trying to preach God's Word)as she feels this would affect her way of life. that is her personal convictions.\nthey are not the same as mine or lillions others.\n\nI believe that people should be able to see the way many christians live their lives and feel inspired to know God.\nsome do some dont. thats life\n\npls dont critise or condemm all christians in the same boat. just as most of us dont condemm non believers of believers of other faiths.\nthis is a multi cultural world and we have to accept everyone.\nLet him without sin throw the first stone\n\nx
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well i am a Christian, and i first and foremost try to take in consideration that everyone i know or that may be in the conversation isn't a Christian.  I know from experience that many Muslims, Atheists, Catholics, etc...can hold a very educated conversation about religion, without ever believing in God, or the Christian God.  As long as the Christians involved can respect that the "non-Christian" people are not interested in converting, now nor ever, and do not try to force their faith or beliefs on them, then there should not be any problems.  but i can somewhat relate to what you are talking about, thats why religion, politics and money are 3 things i try to avoid talking about in abundancy.
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Take some time and read a little about her beliefs.  Then you can make an educated decision about wither or not you could support her religious decision.  If you can live with what she believes, even if you don't share the same beliefs, then go for it!  If what she believes truly bothers you then kindly back away.