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What do i tell my athiest friend?
She told me she could not believe anything I said about the bible because it contradicts itself all the time. She also said none of it could really happen and that I had no real proof to prove any of it. I was left stumped on what to say to her, I have continued to pray for her, but i just am not sure what else to tell her?
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People have preconceived notions about the Bible and have never read it for themselves. So the challenge is to get her to read it for herself. If you give her the gospel of John she may read it. I've been reading "Reason for God" by Tim Keller. He speaks of ways to talk to atheists by getting them to use the same scepticism they have towards the Bible and question their own beliefs. |
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The time I grew the most as a believer was through college with my atheist friend. Indeed, she will not come to faith through an intellectual realization, though she may truly be interested in the validity of your own belief and if that's the case, then tremendous things can happen. I found that some of the things I discussed with my friend weren't Biblical references but the things in which I saw/believed God had done in my life and my family. Those are as real and need no proof b/c I lived them. And that's the thing, continuing to be her friend. Sharing life with her. Praying for her. It's what God asks us to do. He will do the rest. |
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She laid claim to the contradictions so let her prove it. It's hard to prove contradictions that doesn't exist. However, I line more on the side of jason here. "Atheists" are fueled by debate. No one knows everything about God and no one fully understands the Bible. They like to hang their hat on it as a way to make themselves feel better "knowing" there will not be a judgement. It's not our duty to convict, but the Holy Spirit (John 16:8). Therefore, don't try your best to save her cause you can't, only God can (John 6:44). So ask God how He's dealing with her and see where you can join Him. Most important thing is to pray. God knows all, so consume yourself in prayer. |
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I've never met a Christian who came to Christ because someone won an argument/debate. Christianity is about faith. Eph. 2:8-9 says this faith comes from God. Engaging her intellectually and debating this is not going to give her the faith that comes from God. But the biblical idea of love is attitude based on action. Continue to be her friend. Continue to show her love. Soon the contradictions she sees will be overwhelmed by the way you treat her and the proof of whether the Bible is true will not be in an apologetics book, but will be in the way you have walked with her through her season of doubt. Below is a link to a post by Don Miller you might find helpful. Link Details: |
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Amanda, |
