Facebook

[Fere]

I don't know how many people have a Facebook, but while on mine someone posted this picture (link below). I noticed the people's comments and one atheist in particular. I have not debated with many atheists at all, so I was shocked, I guess at the reaction and remarks of the non-believer. At the same time, I was proud of many Christians who stood their ground well.

I am new to this site, so I am not sure if I can post this link to the photo, but the comments are quite interesting. (And some are discerning, when reading). But, for me, it was a glimpse into the thought process of an atheist. I hope my post here does not offend anyone.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...42637813988.143495.22225443988&type=3&theater

I was curious of your thoughts on defending our faith, when it comes to someone who is adamant about not believing? Has anyone personally known an atheist who became a believer in Christ?

Thanks,

 

[Mike]

I know several former atheists who became believers. They are members at my church. Facebook, eh... I don't know why I even have mine still active. I almost never log on, and post on there even less. My wife is on there a lot, and she's always talking about the arguments that take place.

The way Facebook content can fan out on the web is good if you're not prone to say things you'd like to take back, but to me, it's weird to have no control over how many people will end up seeing what you wrote. For this reason, Godly encouragement would be a good thing. Reacting and responding to things that bother you might make for regrets.

What a great witnessing opportunity! What a minefield for mistakes that could follow you for a long time! :gah

That discussion really grew legs!

 

[Fere]

Yes, it grew many legs. Wow, ha. I like Facebook to keep in touch with family, all of my family are in other states. I liked the picture, but the comments made my head spin. Wow.

 

[jasoncran]

one must pick one's fight well. athiests do love to argue

 

[Danus]

I don't know how many people have a Facebook, but while on mine someone posted this picture (link below). I noticed the people's comments and one atheist in particular. I have not debated with many atheists at all, so I was shocked, I guess at the reaction and remarks of the non-believer. At the same time, I was proud of many Christians who stood their ground well.

I am new to this site, so I am not sure if I can post this link to the photo, but the comments are quite interesting. (And some are discerning, when reading). But, for me, it was a glimpse into the thought process of an atheist. I hope my post here does not offend anyone.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...42637813988.143495.22225443988&type=3&theater

I was curious of your thoughts on defending our faith, when it comes to someone who is adamant about not believing? Has anyone personally known an atheist who became a believer in Christ?

Thanks,

As for facebook I have found it to be a useful tool in reaching people for God.

I have about 145 "friends" I suppose, and while most are family, old real friends and coworkers, others are neighbors, people from church, or just acquaintances I can't quite place.

I have a couple of Facebook groups that I've started. One is a mes's bible study (8 members from my church). The other group is for the neighborhood I live in. (230 members) I'm not FB friends with all these people in my groups, but I can interact with them on FB, and I use that platform to connect with people as best I can as God would have me. This site is not unlike FB, only more anonymous.

As for defending the faith, I have come to not like that phrase because I think it's very false. I can't make anyone believe in God. I can't change their minds through an argument, and i don't need to defend or justify what I believe or why I trust it. That's not to say I am not obligated to tell others or answer their questions. I am and I do, but the best way to defend the faith is to live by it.

That post you have there is from the Scott and Kelli KLOV radio show. Notice they are not saying anything beyond the post, but others are. They are defending the faith by presenting it, by living it. Let others argue.

We don't have to keep our faith by dealing with unbelievers. In the end, it is not the arguments against Christ that make us believe or not. But, if it is we may need to consider our relationship with him.

There are people who want to argue God, who love to debate Christians. Often they make it seem as though they are reaching out for answers, but more often than not it's just a trick to argue. they do it for their own amusement. They care nothing for God. But, if they did, would they need us for them to come to God? NO. They could do that on their own. Dose God want us to help others come to him? Sure he does, but he does not need us to. We should not look at it as though God can't work without us. We should look at it as our privilege to allow God to work through us, and I think if we do that we can not get so angry at the scoffs of the unbelievers out there. Let them see us living the faith.