(June 18, 2012 at 5:45 am)FallentoReason Wrote:(June 18, 2012 at 4:52 am)Norfolk And Chance Wrote: Or could it be that he knows that he will lose some friends who will choose god (invisible, made up being) over himself (material, real being)? I think that much more likely.
I know for sure that with some people it will definitely alter our friendship and I'll be seen as a 'bad influence' from then on...
I've had nonbelieving friends for many years, and it was them not me that were uncomfortable with the situation. Why would a Christian who is strong in their faith be afraid of someone who does not believe. If you talk to them about your unbelief tell them that is what it is, do not mention the word atheist.
God loves those who believe and those who do not and the same goes for me, you have no choice in this matter. That puts the matter of total free will to rest.
