How does your Faith effect the way you interact with your friends??

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Does the fact that your a christian effect the way you interact with your friends?? Do your friends know about your faith?? When a conversation about religion happens do you speak up and talk about Christ, or do you keep quiet??

I had a situation when me and a good friend of mine were sitting outside, looking up at the stars and talking about how massive the universe was. We eventually got talking about religion, and Christianity came up. He said how Christianity was a joke (which is more and more common these days), I felt as though my mouth wouldn't move after that, I was not able to say what I wanted, and give an addaquite response. I felt that if I gave him my opinion on Christ, he would somehow think less of me.

In an ideal world I would just find good christian friends, but unfortunately those types of friends are far and In between. Luckily next time it happens I'll be prepared, and will impart some knowledge. How does your faith impact the way you talk with your friends? Have you ever had a situation like this? It's one thing to say you would act one way, but when the situation arises what will you do?? Will you stand up for your believes or will your fear of ridicule make you quiet??
 
It has created something of a disconnect. I don't laugh at the stuff they do, and I don't do some of the things they do (and some of "they" are Christians). They do know my position in all things spiritual and where I am with Christ, and sometimes we talk about Him.

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I felt that if I gave him my opinion on Christ, he would somehow think less of me.
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You know what? He might have. Which just goes to show you that nothing is new under the sun (look at the respect the twelve apostles received). But the point is to endure that kind of thing, as difficult as it may feel. I used to feel a little uneasy about praying in public, especially if it was wit people that weren't going to pray with me. Now? Pft! Let them stare, make comments, or even ask questions. I'm happy to give thanks, especially if it opens up dialogue to talk about Christ.
 
Me and a bloke at work started getting along quite well. We use to have a good laugh and joke around. we somehow got onto the topic and turned out he was an atheist. I told him I believe in God and he responded ;Oh really, well we cant be friends than. I was like what! Why? He ended up saying, I don't know, because we have 2 fundamental different ideas. I said who cares. It doesn't bother me what you believe on the matter, I am not going to judge you if you don't judge me. We are still good mates and that was around 6-7 years ago.
I definitely think you should not feel ashamed in what you believe. If they judge you for it than they are not worth it.
I don't believe in force feeding your belief and in my experience it is better not to argue over a idealistic belief with anyone anyway. you are a better witness when you live the godly life and they will see a difference by default. If you jeopardise the friendship by forcing your belief as the ultimate truth you will lose the opportunity to be a witness through your godly life.
Oh and if they hassle you with there so called evidence and bla bla bla. the best answer I think is. Well I have felt god. I cant explain that either but you cant argue with someone's personal experience
 
It may be the best to 'just' stand up for your believe. That makes things easier later. They will understand things like that you go to church on sundaymorning for example. Also, you could try to let a bit of your light shine, through telling him/her.
 
I think if your friend really cares about you, then they'll care about your opinions. They may not agree, but they will care that you care about something. Most of my friends are Christians, and the ones that even I'm not sure about their relationship with God they still respect my faith.

A lot of times they'll cuss less, not talk about as dirty stuff as they usually would, ect. I have a friend who kinda lets loose around her other friends, at least compared to when she's with me, so when she's with me she respects my conservative nature.
 
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Me and a bloke at work started getting along quite well. We use to have a good laugh and joke around. we somehow got onto the topic and turned out he was an atheist. I told him I believe in God and he responded ;Oh really, well we cant be friends than. I was like what! Why? He ended up saying, I don't know, because we have 2 fundamental different ideas. I said who cares. It doesn't bother me what you believe on the matter, I am not going to judge you if you don't judge me. We are still good mates and that was around 6-7 years ago.
I definitely think you should not feel ashamed in what you believe. If they judge you for it than they are not worth it.
I don't believe in force feeding your belief and in my experience it is better not to argue over a idealistic belief with anyone anyway. you are a better witness when you live the godly life and they will see a difference by default. If you jeopardise the friendship by forcing your belief as the ultimate truth you will lose the opportunity to be a witness through your godly life.
Oh and if they hassle you with there so called evidence and bla bla bla. the best answer I think is. Well I have felt god. I cant explain that either but you cant argue with someone's personal experience
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Good points. Sorry, I couldn't help reading your post with an Aussie accent. :)

Darn it, wish I had an accent with my post.
 
In the past, I might have said nothing to a friend, but nowadays I'd just completely cut ties with someone like that, but only if I felt sure it was the right thing to do. Although I'd probably do it without giving it much thought, but If they're at least open to the idea of belief I'd make a counterpoint.

That's just me though.

2 Corinthians 6:14

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
 
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