if you're a christian, but 1 of your best friends is no what would you do?

I would actively do nothing unless my friend expressed an interest in my religion. Other than that, I would try to live my religion instead of preaching. We teach by example and not by our words.

If you want to share your faith with him that's fine, but you should consider a couple of things. First, your friend has probably already heard of Jesus, and if he wanted to be a Christian he would be. And second, do you like someone telling you that you're doing something wrong, and you should do it their way because they say so? I know I don't.

If you're sincere in your faith, my advice to you is this: Be an excellent example of a Christian for your friend. If you show those people around you that you are a good and happy and complete person, chances are they will ask *you* why. If your faith is what gives you that, then you can tell them about it, having *shown* them first.

What do you mean "IF"? I have family members and friends from all of the world's main religions. It's one of the reasons I feel so strongly about Christian Unity. I'm all too aware of the confused witness Christians give the world today.

I follow the advice of St. Francis-- I only use words when necessary. And I am always prepared to give the reason for my hope. I study important issues, like abortion and stem cell research, so that I can give a clear explanation of the Church's teaching on these topics.

I practice Charity toward others, and when I don't know what I'm talking about, I shut up and listen.

I am a Christian and I know people that aren't believers. I believe that the best way to witness to them is through our actions.

My grandpa is an atheist that teaches evolutionary principles at a private school. When I go to visit him, I don't start walking him through the book of Romans to get him saved, he's just not ready or willing for it yet.

But just by walking with God and following His ways, my grandpa sees something different, something he doesn't have in his own life. I don't know that he will ever believe in God, it's really unlikely. But I will be spending some time with him next month...so we'll see... :]

I'm in the same situation, all my friends know that I am a Christian though. I made it very clear where I stand on my morals so I dont have a real problem with it because they respect it. But I dont think it should matter what religion your best friend, as long as you respect each other and understand one another where the other person stands. I dont see a problem with it.

I am a christian and one of my best friends is not. He's Jewish. We agree on so many things its amazing....we don't totally agree on Jesus...however; We treat eachother with respect and honestly will ask eachother questions about their religion without loaded questions. We don't push the issue at all. We both agree that some of the important things are to love God, love eachother, etc....

My best friend is a Christian and I'm an Atheist. I respect her views and she respects mine. We don't talk about religion very often and things are just fine.

Nothing. I have friends who are not Christian. Who cares? It's just religion anyway. You don't stop being friends with someone because of their political affiliation. Why would you just because of their religion? It's no different.

My best friend of some 28 years is my wife.She is a Muslem.I pray for her and with her every day.However I do pray as a Christian.

You should let him have his own beliefs. How would you feel if he were constantly trying to convert you, like his religion is better than yours? I am sure you would be irritated, as will he if you pressure him to "think like you."