Is it okay for a Christian to be friends with an atheist?

Yes, it’s possible, because social intuitions are more deeply ingrained in human beings, through evolution, than spiritual intuitions and philosophical dogma. In other words, people are people first, before they are Christians or atheists, and so can be friends because of their shared humanity.

What are the qualities of a good Christian friend?

It is important as Christians to honor God through these relationships. Here are ten points to consider in your friendships….A good friend…

• IS A TRUTH SPEAKER.
• SAYS THINGS IN LOVE.
• PRAYS FOR YOU.
• IS THOUGHTFUL.
• IS SECURE IN HER IDENTITY.
• IS LOYAL.
• FORGIVES.
• IS A PEACEMAKER.

What do I do if my friend doesn’t believe in God?

If your friend does not believe in God, you can talk about nature because everything testifies that there is a God (see Alma 30:44). You can also pray for her and study the scriptures with her—for example, Psalm 19:1.

Who is a best friend according to the Bible?

Jesus is the greatest example of a friend, a good friend, and his statement “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” is a true reflection of what He considers as a good friendship.

What is a true friend in the Bible?

Proverbs 18:24. “Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one’s nearest kin.” The Message: True friends will be with you through life’s most soul-shaking changes.

Is it hard to be an atheist in a religious family?

But when you’re a young atheist in a religious family—or community—things can be a lot harder. In the worst cases, young atheists can face neglect, abuse, indoctrination, and some are even cut off from support and forced to leave their homes.

What happens to young atheists who don’t have religion?

In the worst cases, young atheists can face neglect, abuse, indoctrination, and some are even cut off from support and forced to leave their homes. Fortunately, there is an ever-deepening well of resources out there for young people who don’t subscribe to the religions of their parents.

Why should I go public with my atheism?

One of the reasons it is so important to go public with your atheism is so that you can draw in the support of those who think as you do, who can help you through the unique challenges you are—and will be—facing. Having a support system to fall back on if your family reacts badly to your atheism is vital.

Do you act on faith or on atheism?

You act on faith whenever you eat food cooked by other people or take medicines provided by a doctor. You cannot have absolute proof that any of these things are reliable, each and every time. But you can have good reasons to trust in them. Ultimately, you place the same “faith” in your view of the world, atheism.