Do Christians make friends with non-Christians?

[Fatally Yours <3]

I'm just curious about this.

 

[Igor]

You've caused me to think about my own friends, past and present. Probably depends on what definition of "friend" you have in mind. Personally, I have lots of casual friends that are not Christians, and a few closer ones that are not. But any that I would consider to be on a "brother" or "sister" level are all Christians. I think it would be hard to feel that close to someone if they didn't share something as important as Christianity. That's just my opinion.

 

[Mike]

You've caused me to think about my own friends, past and present. Probably depends on what definition of "friend" you have in mind. Personally, I have lots of casual friends that are not Christians, and a few closer ones that are not. But any that I would consider to be on a "brother" or "sister" level are all Christians. I think it would be hard to feel that close to someone if they didn't share something as important as Christianity. That's just my opinion.

They shouldn't be more close:

2 Corinthians 6:14 "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?"

A yoke was a bar that was balanced with things of equal weight on either side. Spending an inordinate amount of time with unbelievers can cause our walk to stumble, so this needs to be carefully watched by the Christian. We can and should be "in the world" enough to reach out to them, but care must be taken here.

 

[jasoncran]

i have close non christian friends, but they know where i stand.

but those ones i have known for yrs.


a coworker of mine at work is close to me and vice versa, as i stood by him to a degree when he went to jail for illegal discharge of a firearm.

he went through some issues. he is pro-gay rights(i'm not)
he is into ki and all things eastern (i'm not)
he is for the most part moderate.(i agree with some his views, hes pro gun rights)

he believes in that common logical fallacy all relgions are the same path to god.
i obviously dont.

 

[Fatally Yours <3]

They shouldn't be more close:

2 Corinthians 6:14 "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?"

A yoke was a bar that was balanced with things of equal weight on either side. Spending an inordinate amount of time with unbelievers can cause our walk to stumble, so this needs to be carefully watched by the Christian. We can and should be "in the world" enough to reach out to them, but care must be taken here.

Thanks for finding that bible passage, I knew there was one saying something like that but I've never actually read the bible.
It's weird, I have a best friend who is a Muslim but all the Christians near me seem to get all their friends from church. o.O

 

[jasoncran]

sadly today , heres is the only area where i can debate with christians.

most are so lock into what the pastors says or fox news or their leanings they wont listen.

or if they do , they dont have the time to discuss these issues(called a life).

i do have a closer christian friend at church. he and pray together when we need to. he has txted me on my paper route on the verses of the bible that he needs to use to stop the devil from taking his sleep.

 

[Igor]

They shouldn't be more close:

2 Corinthians 6:14 "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?"

A yoke was a bar that was balanced with things of equal weight on either side. Spending an inordinate amount of time with unbelievers can cause our walk to stumble, so this needs to be carefully watched by the Christian. We can and should be "in the world" enough to reach out to them, but care must be taken here.

Great explanation, Mike! 2 Cor 6:14 sheds a lot of light on why I feel so much closer to my Christian friends!

 

[Fatally Yours <3]

sadly today , heres is the only area where i can debate with christians.

most are so lock into what the pastors says or fox news or their leanings they wont listen.

or if they do , they dont have the time to discuss these issues(called a life).

i do have a closer christian friend at church. he and pray together when we need to. he has txted me on my paper route on the verses of the bible that he needs to use to stop the devil from taking his sleep.

A bit true, just as Christians are strong believers in things they believe, I admit I'm also a very strong believer in other things. It's not that I won't listen, I just haven't found anything convincing in any religion.

 

[jasoncran]

there are exceptions and both of them are cops and chruch elders.

the irs agent is the best and funniest to talk to on big govt.

i should make his opinion on congress a siggy

" if the irs went after the entire congress none would be free all would be jailed for tax evasion"

 

[theLords]

Birds of a feather flock together!

It's just the way man is. I have no problem hanging around non Christians, but those closest to me who I can be myself with are Christians. Just like it would be for a non Christian concerning Christian friends.

 

[Michae1]

This is what Jesus taught us:

"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' "Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
(Matthew 25:34-40 NIV)

A stranger, whether an unbeliever or not, is hardly a friend and certainly not a close friend. But it seems clear that Jesus does not want us to ignore strangers simply because they are not our friends.

Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?
(2 Corinthians 6:14 NIV)

I believe that Paul was referring more towards serious relationships like marriage. I am sure we can agree that something like a marriage would be difficult unless two people shared a common value like faith.

Please remember that Jesus looks to us all as His children and He wants us to treat each other, no matter who they are, the way we would treat Him.

Imagine how many people would be exposed to the positive side of Christianity if we embraced all our friends the same way. They just might think that Christianity would be something they might want to be a part of.

 

[Nick]

I've got both Christian and non-Christian friends, but all my firends that I would call really close are Christians. Makes sense

 

[Danus]

I'm just curious about this.

I do, But I do not place any real faith in my friendships with others, even my Christian friends. I make friends to enjoy the company of others and for fellowship, true, but I find friendships the best way to do God's work, spread the word and such.

Many of the people that end up attending my church or calling me when they have a problem are my secular friends. I can't say I'm any closer to my Christian friends, but I'd say I share more with my Christian friends, where as my secular friends can be a little "draining" at times.

 

[Pard]

Most of my friends are non-Christian. I must say it is far harder to forge a friendship with non-Christians. Even before I was Christian I thought this. There is something about a Christian that accelerates a friendship.

Since becoming Christian I have been able to make friendships with fellow Christians very easily, in fact almost effortlessly so.

 

[Fatally Yours <3]

Most of my friends are non-Christian. I must say it is far harder to forge a friendship with non-Christians. Even before I was Christian I thought this. There is something about a Christian that accelerates a friendship.

Since becoming Christian I have been able to make friendships with fellow Christians very easily, in fact almost effortlessly so.

That's a bit odd, as a non-Christian, I always find non-Christians easier to get along with because they're less likely to disapprove of my lifestyle.
Saying that, anyone who is hanging out with my friends (which is where I meet most of my new friends) is highly unlikely to be religious anyway. I think there are 2 who are out of about 30 of us.

 

[Pard]

I was never an atheist, mind you, and I have always lived among Christians. I like the mannerisms and attitudes of Christians, always have. No need for me to "feel-out" how a Christian is going to act, I already have an expectation that almost always comes true.

 

[Fatally Yours <3]

I was never an atheist, mind you, and I have always lived among Christians. I like the mannerisms and attitudes of Christians, always have. No need for me to "feel-out" how a Christian is going to act, I already have an expectation that almost always comes true.

I like how Christians are friendly and I like your community spirit and how you help people. I just feel mildly uncomfortable if I come across one face to face.

 

[Pard]

Ya, I feel that way sometimes, even now. The key is to remember that Christians still live in sin and we don't go around judging your sin. I guess it may be uncomfortable to have someone come and talk to you about Christ. I've done that before, talking to people about Jesus, and let me tell you, if you think it is uncomfortable and awkward for you, you wouldn't even believe how awkward it is for us!

 

[Fatally Yours <3]

Usually when I meet new people I'm under the influence.
Which is why I'm a little uncomfortable talking to Christians, I figure they may not approve and it makes it awkward.
Although it's swings and roundabouts, because I will consequently probably not remember the conversation in the morning so it removes the awkwardness a bit.

 

[Pard]

I see... I know more non-Christians who would disapprove your actions than Christians.