My friend is a really strong Christian but I don't believe in it at all. HELP!?

Question

One of my really good friends is a Christian, but I really don't believe in any religion. Every time he mentions his religion the conversation turns awkward and I don't know what to say.

Like last night I was telling him something that I had done and he suddenly went "well done I am very pleased with you and so is God". I had no idea what to say back because I don't believe in God and the only thing I could say was "cool" and after I had said it I could see I had upset him.

Please give me some ideas of how to get round this?? But I don't have the heart to tell him. Please please help.

Answer 1

Why not just say nothing. I don't see a big deal in what he said.He has his beliefs and you have yours.  

Answer 2

It sounds as though you are a very kind person and he is a very young Christian.If you really like him my suggestion is that you be patient with him and he will become wiser in his approach.

Hope it works out, many of us have been there.

Answer 3

Maybe  you just don't comment on the replies he gives about God etc.I don't mean you have to agree with him, just don't say anything about it- maybe just change the  subject

Answer 4

Hi best friend!

Let me guess... You don't have the guts to tell him what you feel? Why don't you adjust with him a little. Since that is his religion we should respect his beliefs and we cannot stop him from saying things about God.

If he says "well done I am very pleased etc.. and so is God". Just treat it as a sentence with no God in it and answer it in a mannered way like "thank you" since he was giving compliment to you.

Just remember this; "adjusting is a key of good friendship".

If this doesn't work, let him know that your not a christian so he'll realized that your a little uncomfortable with that.

Hope I helped you best friend!

Do your best in life! ^_^

Answer 5

Just be honest, sit down a explain that you two can be friends and have different beliefs. It shouldn't get in the way if you can both agree to accept each other as you are... and don't into any debates. Oh and definitely make sure you say politely that you don't want to be preached to.

I think you'll both appreciate the honesty

Answer 6

I have a similar problem with a relation of mine. I am not a Christian and she is. We have had a discussion where I told her I am a Humanist and I look to people to try their best and where I try my best and the evidence is in our behaviour. Sometimes we fall short but sometimes only sometimes we really shine. She said she respected my beliefs but every now and then she tries to bless me and I tell her she can bless me without me knowing. That way she does not change but I don't have to hear about it.

The thing is some Christians talk about it all the time, whilst others don't seem to need to. Recently I went to a Christian fun event and God and Jesus were only mentioned a couple of times because everyone was too busy having fun. Humanism and any belief system are compatible so long as people are compatible. Perhaps you should ask yourself can you accept your friend for what they are? Can your friend accept you for what you are? We must acknowledge we are all humans and have a right to have our say.

Answer 7

I think maybe because he fills so fulfilled with his religion he wants to kinda "spread the wealth" if it makes you fill uncomfortable you should just tell him but, keep in mind he probably didn't mean to offend you. Or maybe he just doesn't realize he does it.

Answer 8

right, even though you have no religious beliefs, you can still take an interest. casually ask questions sometimes to learn more about his beliefs, and what sort of things are likley to offend him.

in very awkward situations where you honestly cannot think of things to say, simply smile or say thanks.

when you say you don't have the heart to tell him, have you led this boy to believe you too are a Christian? if so, you really need to tell him soon.

goodluck.

Answer 9

Say get over yourself ya tool, God doesnt exist, get a grip ya freak.

Answer 10

Be a christian silly try it out and you'll be able to see what his talking bout      and can talk bac 2 him.