as an athiest i can say that this is the most respectable christian ive ever seen. Most of the time christians i meet are angry and treat me like i was some kind of angry demon Nice to see that peace between religions is growing
That is sad, we must remember to approach every sister with love. Those who say they walk with Jesus whilst hating another person is a liar 1 John 4:20
Sorry bro, it sucks that it can get like that. I been guilty of it sadly. But like others say, Jesus calls not to hate, but to love. Even if they dont wanna listen. Jesus says to love even your enemies, which is something a lot of us forget. However, I can tell there is something in your heart that wants to listen, especially since you’re watching this video. I hope you best bro
@villagerlama i see the same on the other end though. Look at the top comment above yours, another comment by an angry atheist demeaning and mocking Christianity. It happens both ways.
I was just sharing the Gospel to an atheist on a Give me an answer video on their channel. I really needed this. I prayed to ask for help. He still hasn’t really agreed with me but He‘s really rational and respectful. I called him entitled and then said sorry to him. I also repented of my sins to Jesus.
As a former atheist, don't approach them as you're trying to convert them. Ask them about their relationship with God! If they don't even understand THAT'S where you move. Not to convert, but to just give them knowledge! Atheists LOVE knowledge. God bless you!
@@Mattt9Klet them find God themselves. Don't try to convert them. As an Atheist, I hope for a future where people can live without others going nonstop about how they'll burn for their sins. Its fear based, not love
Yea I can relate, not athiest but “Christians” that aren’t exactly following Jesus or trying if anything they use it as a weapon so as a Christian who is genuinely trying to follow him daily and remove as much sin from my life as possible it’s kinda conflicting bc they look at me kinda crazy but claim they believe in God
@asiajackson1550 I feel your pain. If they believeyou have an advantage, that is that you can lead them to scripture to show them why you choose to behave like that. With atheists is more difficult because they don't believe the Bible is written by God. I hope this helps and wishing you the best for your familys salvation!
This illustrator is so blessed. They are so amazing and clarifying. Then I realize the content is so amazingly on point and so clear. Thank you for helping me on my journey and making it fun and interesting. You all are such a gift! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
After watching this I've got a better idea of where I am and I can now take the next steps to move forward to sharing the gospel correctly. Thank you for the work you did in this video!
I love conversing with people of different beliefs because most of the time they don’t expect me to even be interested. I enjoy getting to know why people believe what they do.
I really needed this! I came across a theist yesterday and was unsure how to go about the conversation. I’m glad we came to the conclusion to agree to disagree 😊
I have friends who are theists but thats okay!! Even tho I’m an atheist I don’t hate religious people, atheists and theists can get along even if they have different world views.
It's a really good thing to be able to have someone to speak with and not get into a whole argument about it. My instinct as a christian is to encourage you to pursue Jesus just a little bit to understand why He is so amazing, but only at your own pace. Please let no one force christianity on you, and certainly don't let me force you. From personal experience, it tends not to work if you force it on yourself either 😅
@@WhiteListedhere it's also important for you to view the theists as people who are trying to save you and not trying to argue with you. Atheists live in a "no one can tell me what to do" idea of life. It's not about a theists viewpoint to bend you to someone else's will, but to free you of the control of someone else's will, haha. (satan) Unfortunately, the lackadaisical approach is so impenetrable it took God almost 34 years to get to me. He will get to you too if you'd allow Him.
@@Mattt9KSatan is controlled opposition set up by the church in order to enforce obedience. Big Brother did the same thing in Orwell’s 1984 - spread the myth of Goldstein and the Brotherhood to blame the party’s failures on and give the people an enemy to focus on instead of Big Brother. In fact, the patricians pulled this kind of thing to stop the plebs from agitating for further rights during the early Roman republic - declaring war after war after war against random tribes in order to quash pleb resistance and have it labeled as treason. Questioning power during wartime is often considered tantamount to treason, so having an eternal spiritual war is a great way to stop people from asking inconvenient questions. Given God could stop Satan literally whenever he wants, it’s not hard to conclude that he, or more likely, the people who formed this doctrine, want this “spiritual war” for similar reasons.
@gmlvr2256I want to, gently, point out that you’re doing something atheists really get irked by. The way you phrased your comment implies that the reason an atheist would be talking to a Christian is because they have an interest in Jesus, or that naturally they would want to pursue seeing how great he is. That simply not the case almost every time.
I was an atheist. I didn't believe in God at all. Even the idea of it. I was taught evolution, cavemen, etc. I thought Christianity was a book club. I didn't even give people who believed a chance. I was never disrespectful, but I thought they were so naive and not intelligent. Not because of their beliefs, but their unwillingness to understand my point of view. (how ironic) It wasn't until I was ripped down by the world. Gave up. Made my own decision to change and built myself back up. When I was at my "highest" I still felt so empty. That's when I decided to take the leap and go to church. It looked like whatever therapeutic cult Christians were into seemed to be working. So I went into church on Easter. It wasn't until the music seemed to have a voice of it's own and then the sermon completely broke me personally. I rose my hand that day, but my salvation wasn't apparent until I died to myself and understood God's forgiveness and grace. I was 34. I am 35 now with a beautiful wife and three children. I wish I would of knew Him sooner.. You want to win over an atheist? Ask two questions... Have you ever believed in God and decided to not follow? OR Have you even considered God is real? You'll find out real quick if someone is just completely oblivious or if someone is running from themselves. I love your videos and I just wanted to answer your ad/question. YES your videos are making an impact. My salvation has direct correlation between this channel and Cliffe Knechtle's no nonsense/logical approach. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Keep doing God's work!
@koalaplays8855 I think they're implying that they were taught something different than the bible and science alone, not to say it's wrong but that they didn't know about God
Thank you for your help on this very important subject. My oldest, dearest friend is an atheist and I hope this will help me to open his eyes without sounding like I’m “pushing” my deepest beliefs on him. The last thing I want to do is turn him off completely to the truth. We don’t talk too much about this subject because I don’t know how to. I am newly born again (although I have always thought of myself as a Christian, wrongly) and don’t want to speak without the proper avenues to follow. Thank you agin. GOD bless you!
Your friend’s eyes are open. It is you who is clinging to falsehoods. Your friend probably wishes that you would open your eyes, but they respect you enough not to bother you about your religious beliefs. Do them the same courtesy.
My history teacher is an atheist, and these past day we have been learning about religions. Lately were learning about Judaism, and he talked about Jesus, and talked about why he didnt believe, and I made sure to listen and respond as much as possible. While trying to answer, I kept saying " God please help me." And Wisdom we delivered. I pray for him still for God to fill him up. But God Did!!!🙌💕❤
I have friends who are athiests, pegan and even wiccan. I don't shove my beliefs down their throats, and they appreciate it. I pray that moments come where I can scatter seeds and God will make them grow if on good soil. I pray for their salvation and they know that I am open and happy to listen and talk to them when they want and answer any questions that I can, and am fair and honest when I just don't know, I am still toung in returning to my faith after all. God often helps out in these moments!! Sadly, it's my christian friends and church family that I feel more unwanted and intimitated by.... Another amazing video, thank you so much for your videos! Every conversation is a learning opportunity if we learn to quiet our voices and open our ears and hearts.!! ❤ 🙏🏻
I remember a few months ago, Jehovas Witness(Mormons) were talking to me about what they believe and why I believe what I do and I honestly didn’t know what to say and I told them I didn’t believe Mormonism was true and while I still hold that belief, maybe I shouldn’t have said that because now I believe that was me pushing my Christian beliefs on them. 😔 they weren’t upset and we did have a nice conversation, but I have felt guilty about that.
@@Southernguy41as long as you weren’t forcing them to believe and just sharing the truth, you weren’t pushing your beliefs onto them. i believe forcing would only be if they openly and directly declined or walked away and you still continued after them? but saying you don’t agree with mormonism isn’t forcing your beliefs, just as an atheist saying “I disagree with Christianity,” isn’t forcing their beliefs on you 😊 keep talking about Jesus in love and be bold and respectful!
@@ajosep-zb8qfThank you for the kind words. 😊 I would never force an atheist or anyone else, to believe what I do. It’s ultimately the other person’s choice!
Remember that it's not your job to make them believe, don't give up preaching because one person doesn't want to believe. You can lead a horse to water but can't make them drink.
_"don't give up preaching because one person doesn't want to believe."_ Do Christians actually talk with atheists? It's been my experience that Christians seem absolutely _terrified_ of actually talking to an atheist. Hey, I enjoy talking to intelligent people who disagree with me about religion. So if any of you want to talk, I'm right here. It's just that, as I say, Christians (and Muslims, as well) typically seem scared to death to actually talk with an atheist. I _have_ had an interesting conversation with a Christian, but not for some years. And that's not for want of trying, either.
I listening to an amazing preach online that change my way of viewing how to speak to non believers so easily. First is pray, love and then talk. When people see Jesus love through me they open up and thats when i talk. I start talking them about good/bad, miracles and then my testimony. Most of the time i listen to what they have to say and i keep reminding them that my words will not convince them, its God that does the convincing. The timing of your videos could not be better, theyve been really spot on especially in the last year.
Yo, this is actually a perfect video. I have a teacher who wears that eye bracelet, and yesterday, she wore the eyes as a sweater, so I'm going to be happy to talk to her. Thanks, guys.
@marvens1291 no atheist wears anything like that as a charm. That is a superstitious person. Yes, some atheists can be superstitious, but atheists as a whole don’t believe any such thing.
I really like watching videos of Cliffe Knecthle interact with unbelievers. He’s also a great example to learn from when speaking to atheists and people of different beliefs.
Cliffe Knechtle is arrogant and insufferable. Just view a few online debates with him... Don't draw your conclusions on carefully cut videos with him discussing with young people. He is no match to people like Matt Dillahunty or Alex O conner.
@@Wmeester1971 at least his doing something, just say please ¨Holy Spirit, fill me with you please, thanks Father for your love, that is showed trough Son Jesus blood; Amén.¨
I JUST evangelized to an atheist today! She was looking for peace and joy for her quarrelsome family and I explained to her the reality of Christ, the gospel, and John 14:1-6. May God help Ellen be fruitful with the seed I planted 🙏
_"She was looking for peace and joy for her quarrelsome family"_ So she was just looking for comfort, not to distinguish reality from fantasy? As an atheist, myself, I find that weird. I'm an atheist because I see no good evidence that gods are real - _any_ gods. Do _you_ have anything distinguishable from wishful-thinking backing up your religious beliefs? If so, I'd love to hear it. I'd love to hear *one piece of good evidence* that your god is real, rather than just imaginary. But if you're just claiming that we'll be happier believing in a pleasant fantasy, I'm not interested. I care about the truth. I _care_ about the truth. That's why I'm evidence-based, not faith-based. I think that the truth of our beliefs _matters._
Basically, no matter your beliefs, be respectful and willing to hear people out. I think too many people see sharing of beliefs as a personal attack on their beliefs.
This is a great primer. Most of the atheists I run into are the ones that are sometimes disrespectful and they think we're stupid and that's the thing that infuriates me but I thank you for this. Not having an answer made me feel incomplete but I'm always happy to listen. As an older dude now, outright arguments are tiring and thoughtful debate is what's sorely lacking today as everything is ultra political and polarized.
I agree with you as a not so older dude at 42, I have heard most of the Atheist general arguments. I think it's also a potent mix, Christians internally can be angry and emotional people, as can atheists be likewise. You can't get sweetness overcoming someone's sour if all you have is sour yourself.
@koalaplays8855 No, but if I tell people I'm young, they will think I'm in my 20s! I'm technically a Millienail with a Gen X influence....I'm not a boomer, I'm not Gen Z... TOO many labels and definitions of young vs. old !If life is an elevator, I'm on the 42nd floor 😁
Im an atheist and i must say we haven't much of a right to call other people stupid, because at the end of the day, it's also some kind of... Believing things. I would even tell you to pursue your faith because having none isn't exactly beneficial to your mental health.
The love that is shown on this channel is so amazing. You have atracted a truly GOD loving crowd. I could cry sometimes of all the encuragement that I see.
I think that we should just be respectful to one another and respect each other's differences of beliefs. This applies to not only Christians and Atheists, but to every other religion, Agnostics, Deists, and other non-religious people.
3 things that completely changed my life: 1. I stopped thinking about the past😔 2. l read book: Your Life Your Game by Keezano📕 3. I started believing in God.
yeah really, i dont like thinking about the past because if i keep thinking about it, i might cause a massive disruption in the spacetime continium as a result of time travelling to the past.
5:41 Yes! I greatly enjoy talking to people of different faiths if I can, but my social awkwardness makes it quite difficult 😂 I might know all the arguments and apologetics, but I don't know how to read a room or start a conversation!! An additional thought: could you make a video on how to prevent people from leaving the faith, female pastors, or hymns vs contemporary music? I think a lot about these issues, and I don't think they get enough clarification or proper coverage that isn't indirect and brushed off.
Amen!!!!! Thank you Impact Ministry for the lesson learned on how to talk to atheists. Good solid points and advice. God bless you and the Ministry 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 God honors the effort when the response in love even if we don’t have the answers at that moment.
I recently made an atheist friend at school. I've been trying to treat him with as much love as possible since he's been through some trials. I was able to talk with him about Jesus and pray for him, but I'm scared of coming off as forceful when I try and evangelize. Pray for him with me! ❤
Don't worry much about him, as long as he can find peace without religion or God. You don't have to try to convince him and just keep being a good friend with him
While I agree with dev's approach, his information is wrong. Don't be a friend just to give him God's love, but show him God's love by being willing to understand why he doesn't believe. How's his home life? What are his parents like? Who are his influences? What does he define as "peace"? Those are questions that are genuinely from a place that can help show Jesus through your actions. We live in a world of "love is love" God is love. You show it through action and not words. Only God's Word holds true. Never stop praying though!
I've just had a conversation with my cousin Shelby (she is Jewish and a scientist). All of her scientist buddies are either religious or they are respectful to the ones who are. That is how it should be. We can all just respect each other and not see each other as enemies.
I am an atheist, but I respect all religions and beliefs. In fact, one of my good friends is Christian but our ideas and beliefs don't get between our friendship. Many christians that I've met view atheists as bad people and enemies that they need to convert so thank you for making this video.
Yes.. that's true.. there are wars, pain and tears in the world.. but Jesus Christ came and gave his life for us so that all of this would end. He always rewards those who follow him. I am so happy that he called me. I hope everyone will break their prejudices and seek him.. in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
I find a lot of Christians are really bad at listening and answering questions. I mean as a Christian myself, in most denominations if I ask a question, they seem to attack and flail...or even if I leave a comment somewhere on a video I agree with, someone will attack and say why I am wrong, who also disagrees with the video as well as me. I try to be open and honest when dealing with all people whether they agree or not, and this video shows the importance of that. But it does make it hard as someone who is Christian but has not found the right church yet to do so, because every question is seen as an attack when really, my goal is to listen, learn, and respond, expecting the other person to be able to do the same. Especially, if we already agree on Christ, and most Christian principles. Sometimes it even feels easier to talk to an Atheist than fellow Christians. I think we would do best to talk to all people like you suggest here, with a humble, open heart and mind.
I think it's a flinch response where christians are used to questions being percieved as ways to mock because sometimes a few athiests who also try to win the argument or prove a point or mock God may do or say things that are rude so they assume it's a question asked in contention.
@@anonymousanonymous3012 True, but were supposed to be patient, And not quick to judge or assume. So i understand atheist's viewpoints. And how they think Christianity is evil, Or a joke. Because people don't live it.
@@anonymousanonymous3012in my experience, when I tell believers the numerous problems I have with the Bible after reading it and how I got nothing out of prayer (and I’m not just talking the Old Testament), they tend to accuse me of being arrogant and closed minded, despite the effort I went to actually hear the religion out. To way too many believers do not consider any way you could honestly come to a different conclusion.
@@Colddirector That's honestly my exact problem. I USED to be a Christian and am now an atheist. No matter what I say to a Christian about how I left the faith because of a knowledge issue, a lack of evidence, they always end up insisting it's actually a heart problem when it it certainly not. I think since Christians believe the Bible is the perfect word of God, it would be impossible for someone to not believe because it wasn't true. I just really, really, REALLY don't appreciate when people insist they know me better than I do.
I see a lot of christians saying things along the lines of "you'll go to hell!" it's hard to convince them they'll go somewhere bad if they don't believe either the good place or the bad place exist. I hope that we as Christians can be more understanding and gentle.
Precisely! One of the reasons why I cared so little for Christianity was because of the arguments of "You'll go to hell!" and "You can't be a good person without God!", with the former being irrelevant to me and the latter sounding stupid (still is). People shouldn't be introduced to Christ through forcing the belief that all atheists, muslims, buddhists, etc. are evil- not only is it wrong but only drives people away
Yes, it's not easy for Christians to sell the idea that a person will be tortured for all eternity if they don't join their cult. I know they don't think of it that way, but that's, in essence, what they're doing. This is why its so hard to find a more gentle way of dong it. Imagine trying to find a gentle way of telling your wife that you'll set her on fire if she doesn't make dinner. It doesn't matter how carefully you word it, it doesn't matter how softly spoken you are, the threat is the problem.
I can agree with that. As a Christian for all my life, a true Christian, should never condemn someone because we disagree with them. Although we should judge righteously, it is God, who is truly worthy to be called judge because we are not perfect people, only God is. Edit: Them being atheists or anyone who holds a different belief than us.
yes! I always see those people and just die inside a bit. It bugs me so much how they speak of loving others yet threaten and curse atheists out for not believing. In the catechism I went to, that was one of the things we had to realize, that we spread his word because we want others to also go to heaven. I'm glad some people can differentiate those christians from polite and understanding ones. Thank you for reading my comment!
to sum it up 1: the enemy is their ideas 2: it doesn't matter that you don't have the asnwers 3-4: basic rules of respectful human interaction 5: be convincing 6: you are right 7: now, we are ready to defend the flat earth theory
I really love what you're doing! Your ministries have been an immense help in both personal growth and helping to reach others. The comment about "there is no God, or certainly not a just one, because there is so much evil" is one i hear often as a reason for unbelief. And this brings to mind the beginning of John 9 where Jesus heals the blind man. His disciples ask Him is he suffering for his own sin or his parent's and Jesus responds saying neither but that the works of the Father may be displayed in him. Even through all the sin and evil, He still works and loves. I myself wonder why there must be so much conflict and He reminded me that it was what is happening to the Palestinian people that renewed my faith and zeal in Him. It makes me ashamed that it took the plight and ongoing massacre of an entire people for me to be reached and that I would question His plans even after that. But I am also in awe that He let's nothing go to waste and made evil work to reach even me
Remember respect other’s beliefs as long as their beliefs aren’t harming others a lot of Christians need to know this unfortunately many even view Atheists as evil
What to say to anyone regardless of their personal religious views: Maybe respect that they are different than you and don’t try to convert them to what you want them to be? They have no obligation to be it in the first place.
THANK YOU!!! Someone finally said it. It’s like so many people grew up in privilege whether it was a loving supportive home, financially stable, no traumatic issues or being led to believe they are God’s only chosen, and loved and whatever else and they either assume anyone who doesn’t see their religious views are automatically evil or if people didn’t grow up the same way then they must not know God or they can’t process that many people have religious trauma or the fact people who are atheists are simply out there living their lives, etc because they are HUMAN!!! Seems like a lot of religious people grew up with inflated egos to the point they think it’s “them” vs us yet the Bible shows how we’re all human and fall short yet if you walk into a church and say you’re an atheist instead of many just saying “Well come on in, have a seat” you’d get stared at like you’re the spawn of satan or some alien species from another planet, or told you’re going to hell if you don’t believe in Jesus or change your mind by end of service, it’s pathetic. There are numerous Christians who were former atheists including those in the Bible. But people show their hearts without realizing it. I pray everyday God continues working on mine and that I’m aligned to HIS word and not these fake Christians who obviously don’t know him or else this comment section would be more aligned to Jesus’ teaching.
@@bronzemuseum504 Um...you got offended from that? lmao. Someone saying "I don't want religious people preaching to me" proves a man rose from the dead? lmao.
As an atheist, I don't think religion is particularly a bad thing, it gives faith and something to keep us going when there's nothing to hold on to, But i just choose to not spend the rest of my life in a religion based environment, I have my reasons to be atheist, but that doesn't mean no one else should not believe in god. Lot's of love.
@Ladd-x7c I wish you could read some of the comments from your "fellow atheists" in chat rooms of Christian videos. Angry, insulting, demeaning, trolling, etc. Your comment is a breath of fresh air. Thank you.
As an atheist, here are some do's and don't's on how to talk to us: 1) if you don't like arguing for whatever reason, then don't bring up religion, and don't bring up claims that are blatantly and obviously false. 2) do not tell us what we believe. 3) do not lie. 4) if you don't understand something, ask. 5) if you don't know something or can't answer a question, just admit it. 6) do NOT say things like "I'll pray for you", or "God loves you", or other things like that, because that's passive aggressive arrogance and is perceived as hostile. 7) do not try to threaten us with statements like "you'll find out when you die", as this is an admittance you can't defend your position. We are not threatened by something we consider imaginary. 8) understand and oppose the existence of persecution of atheists. Throughout history, we have been mass murdered, mass persecuted, robbed of basic human rights, hated by all, shunned, banished, oppressed, tortured, and everything bad under the Sun. All evils have been bestowed upon us, simply for not believing something for which there is no evidence. So understand that we have thousands of years of global history of believers doing unspeakable evil against atheists for no reason, and that this is something we don't want, and that this is a big reason we fight against religion. If you simply wish to truly understand our position, ask and learn. We will happily explain everything to someone who humbly presents their ignorance but willingness to learn. And keep in mind: nothing in science goes against God. So if your beliefs go against the scientific facts, you need to re-evaluate your beliefs, not reality.
That’s amazing how well your interaction with your uncle went. I’m so intimidated speaking to atheists about the gospel, and I want to I just don’t know what to say😅😬😶
I have had a similar situation as Miles my uncle is an atheist and I had a conversation with him about God but he refuses to listen and I pray for him and his well being, God bless you all
I’m atheist but suffering from mental disease and I’ve found that believing in something even if it’s not from nature and science, I can feel better about myself and my Well-being. So whether you are atheist or religious. Just believe in something. It’ll help.
They are going to kick you out of the friend group if you keep bothering them with your rhetoric. Just leave them alone and accept that they don’t believe what you believe.
@@WarioMan_Studios No it isn’t. Stop giving bad advice. The best thing they can do is leave their friends alone. I bet that their atheist friend is more knowledgeable than they are about religion. Every study done on the subject show that atheists are more knowledgeable and more intelligent than their theist counterparts.
@@roems6396 I was giving advice from a christian perspective, because I am christian, and so is he. Why would I give atheist advice to a christian that's trying to convert their friends to christianity? that is completely illogical.
I haven't met an atheist who genuinely listened to the argument/reasoning I provide in good faith. Not saying they aren't out there, just in my experience I haven't met one. The ones I've met put their ego in front of their reason. If I meet someone who is genuinely curious I'll talk to them but if they're just being argumentative I'm not going to cast pearls before swine.
Really? I find that hard to believe. I honestly never had an atheist be rude to me. Sure some arguments that are convincing to me are not for them but i don't think that is be cause they lack the ability to engage in good faith arguments. They just dont get to the same conclusion i do. I guess it can be different on where you live but none sounds really strange to me. Maybe adopt some of the things said in this video 👍
@@aidanya1336yeah, as somebody not Christian every other person I’ve met who’s atheist has just had a very ‘I just don’t like/don’t believe in this, but I don’t mind it’ mentality. I genuinely think a lot of the ‘atheists’ I’ve heard brought up here are old reddit users. Most atheists are.. pretty chill ngl
I’m atheist and I’ve been told by Christians that I’m gonna burn in hell forever out of anger, Christians don’t always have the greatest people representing their side either but that’s okay because I know most Christians aren’t like that just the same as most atheists aren’t argumentative or rude. We need to understand that every side has bad people in it but we shouldn’t let that stop us from being respectful.
I'm open to honest debate if you want. My position: the God described in the Bible does not exist. In fact, he can't exist because of logical contradictions.
I'm retired at 47. went from Grass to Grace. This video here reminds me of my transformation from a nobody to good home, honest wife, $75K biweekly and a good daughter full of love God bless America🇺🇸♥️❤
My sister converted to atheisam in the age of 15, i always tried to convince her that atheism is wrong, she didnt care, cuz i felt like she hated me and always when i said something, she would always be against me, doesnt matter what it was, once i sided with atheism in a atheism vs islam argument and since my sister "hates me" i am pretty sure she didnt even listen what i said, cuz she immedietly started talking about how i was wrong, but not in a muslim way, but in a cristian way... Thank for this video, much love❤️ God bless🙏✝️ Edit: yeah, it didnt get any better, she just told me that she broke up with her boyfriend this summer and i didnt even know, but you know the reason? She said: "Well i feel like a lesbian"...yeah i mean i am not homophobic, but i feel like she is just saying she is lesbian cuz she just wants to be antichristian... I hope i am wrong tho...
Brother to encourage you, I was once like your sister. I wasn't an atheist but I was a counterfeit Christian. I believed in God, but never understood it and I loved sin. My elder sister tried sharing the gospel with me many years, and I argued with her and asked her so many questions. However, eventually I was won over and I truly understood God's love for me, I am fruit to show that we must never give up on our siblings. I was the last to be saved in my family. I'm Praying for your sister.
@@Mizionaree776 i dont understand the problem with asking questions and debating, its a way of exercising free will, and a theist myself i ask christians a lot of questions about the Bible, asking what didnt make sense to me and then they explained it, arguing isnt bad.
Hey guys, I was a childhood catholic, I followed Christ and his teachings to the heart, but after some time during my teenager years and the tragic murder of my mother I lost faith in God, because I felt abandoned, and I knew God didn't abandon anyone so I thought God didn't exist. But after living in sin for 15 years as an atheist I heard the call and returned to the flock, feeling ashamed for beeing away from God but bliss that he never abandoned me, I felt the same love I felt as a kid. I think what makes most atheist is the disconnect/feeling of abandonment with God, and they think that you can only prove God if you can feel it, but God acting as the holy spirit is not needed to be felt to be believed or trusted, if you can feel the holy spirit that is great, but true faith comes from someone who believes without any proof. Anyways, I hope this helps out we spread the message further of Christ, our lord and brother by the father and his sacrifice and resurrection in the cross. Amen!
Praise God for your return!! I'm very sorry for your loss of your mom. God honors our suffering by pointing us back to Him through these experiences in ways that we would have never understood otherwise. I would like to point out that our faith comes from belief in God's proven character. He proves it through fulfilling His promise to rescue us from sin through the death and resurrection of His Son, His Word, and through our personal experiences in interacting with His Spirit. I think it's a common misconception that our faith is blind in that we just believe something without any evidence. For sure, our faith is not dependent on our feelings or in our inability to comprehend all the ways which God is working. Our faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things unseen (Hebrews 11:1)
@popferman7692 nowadays I know when our lord returns, I will be reunited with her on the last of days, so it doesn't make as sad as I used to be, I Rejoice for the eternal redemption and love our lord have for us, for he loves the sinner but hates the sin. Thank you for your kind words, and yes, our faith can be proven with many miracles and testimonies that happened with people that turned them to the faithful path, I only meant that we don't need to feel to know it's real, I have phrased on a wrong way haha Anyways, God bless you my brother in Christ, happy Christmas for you and your family, amen
It can be difficult to debate atheists, because the worldview of atheism is so rooted in pride. I've spoken to former atheists whom have claimed when Christians would challenge their old worldview, they took personal offence. I've found since converting, that while Christianity is personal to me, people who challenge it are not challenging me, but God, whom is infallible - so I don't feel any personal threat or offence from it. I may discourage blasphemy, but that is not for my benefit.
"It can be difficult to debate atheists, because the worldview of atheism is so rooted in pride." Perhaps, you should consider the atheist might feel the same about you: Ignorant and arrogant.
im not sure whats really wrong with pride, you have just gotten a 105/100 for calculus 3 at the age of 6, everyone at this position would be happ with themselves, can you please explain why its a sin?
i mostly disagree about your point about atheism worldview, the worldview of atheism is centered around the concept that science are enemies are against religion, thus no reason to belive in God, this concept is pretty dumb since Math is the language of God, in my opinion Religion and Science are 2 parts of the same thing, no one is superior over the other.
@@robertslayerofmonsters1302 To answer your first comment, I don't think that anyone would consider that a sin, assuming it was earned through merit, and you have the basic level of thankfulness to your creator for giving you a life privilaged enough to be in a position to take calculus. That's a misunderstanding of what the sin of Pride actually refers to. Pride is simply the act of trying to place oneself above God - in any respect. Whilst I agree with your definition to an extent, I would elaborate by adding that Atheism is essentially the worldview that a very specific group of humans know better than God, and that everyone should believe what they say instead, based on their comparatively exceptionally limited (and often shortsighted) understanding of the universe. Atheism is indeed, as you say in your second comment, a flawed perspective as Christianity and Scientific Theory are two sides of the same coin. One which refers to the Creator's authority of understanding; the other to the creations'. It is this last point why Atheism is so rooted in Pride; we cannot know better than God - a truth that Atheism has tried and failed to disprove time and time again. Make no mistake, Atheism and science are not synonymous. We can, in fact, attribute a large portion scientific breakthroughs to Christianity be that directly or indirectly by a great many Christian scientists, inventors, and investors throughout history. I would write more, but this is already far too long and I'd be amazed if this survives the YT content filter anyway. God be with you, my friend.
@@robertslayerofmonsters1302 Sorry, but atheism is not a worldview. Atheism handles only one single issue: The belief in the existence of god. It has nothing to do with science, just rejecting the claim that any god exists.
I used to be an atheists and its a long struggling path to being a Christian. It was my now husband that started me on the path.. i am not theological at all.. i read in the bible and have no idea what i just read or what it means.. do these videos are awesome to me by the way. Thank you so much for making them.
Well, if you ever do meet an atheist, don't be surprised if the information you get from Christian apologists turns out to be... unhelpful, at best (a deliberate lie, at worst). I'm an atheist, if you want to talk. But you sound very young, so... you might hold off on talking to strangers online until you get a little older.
The last week has been so wonderful when it comes to my walk with God, and I truly think that meeting the Impact channel played a huge role in that. Thank you for the amazing work, God blessed me and many others through it. Keep going and Jesus bless you! ❤
I'm good with all of the things accept for preaching The Gospel. I'm not sure how to put it in my conversations. What would be the best way to do that?
Be natural and look for situations to pop up at work or in family settings. This is where prayers come into play. Talk to people, "Do you believe there's an after life" or if they ask you something about being a Christian, ask them what they believe. Get to the Gospel, but don't force you way too it. Sometimes you can have a general conversation and give the person a tract that they can read for themselves without feeling forced.
My best friend is Mormon, but I’ve had a friendship breakup due to atheism. It was my friend who broke it off- sometimes atheists can come off as so *angry* towards Christianity, so much so I get intimidated and scared. I don’t preach, I wasn’t always Christian. I can understand the other side of the coin. But I can’t deal with that baseline anger. Sometimes I just think that when people aren’t ready to hear something, it wouldn’t matter who says it or what’s said, it wouldn’t matter and they won’t listen. It wouldn’t sink in. Nowadays I really just avoid atheists. I tend to be conflict avoidant. I’m shy enough face to face, and I don’t go asking for conflict. I don’t dislike them, more like I’m wary. I try to see the face of the Lord in everyone, atheist or not. But I myself am not comfortable with arguing or debating with people.
I hear you, and I feel the same wariness you speak of when it comes to atheists. But I do think it’s important trying to talk to them regardless of the aggression . My best friend was atheist his entire life and was always very adamant and almost angry with his beliefs and gripes towards God. But over a bit of time and me not giving up on him, he turned to Christ. And that feeling was so reassuring. Now I understand that not every atheist you talk with is going to be your best friend, giving you probably only one opportunity to make a case for Christ but sometimes one good conversation is enough.
It would be best if a I stay away from atheist at least for now, I don't care what they believe in, I have a bad temper and I just can't tolerate the arrogant mockery and total double standards they display by having respect and tolerance for other religions but when it comes to Christianity they be mocking and disrespectful, ( I have the same energy for arrogant Christians who come with the word all aggressive and hateful too ) and Im not saying all atheist are like that but the ones I have seen have been, I also realize I need to work on my temper, I've been watching Cliffe Knechtle a lot he ministers and debates with college kids and wow Im jealous of his patience and threshold for some with these people, I hope to gain the same patience and calm he has, but today when it comes to arrogance and narcissisim I just can't deal it make me feel sick and angry, and I just walk away.
I've worked with a lot of atheists recently. What I like to do is just be as kind as I can be, and casually let them know about my background in church youth leadership. I don't see a lot of results *right away,* but it allows me to show them over time who Jesus is.
Look, I know this whole video is trying to be respectful and all, and I get that, but as an atheist I can say; you can’t just convert all atheists. Some atheists don’t want to see God, some atheists have their own beliefs and that’s fine. I see what you’re trying to say, but I ain’t buying it. Ps. Thanks for giving me the inner working of a Christian mind
Ive seen thousands say the exact same thing and now they christians. I have no doubt God is gonna just the same with you and yup every single atheists.
@@bronzemuseum504 people have their own beliefs, I believe that nothing happens when you die, your consciousness just disappears and you become nothing
Saying this as a Christian who has a pretty rational mind, we need to avoid bad arguments when discussing faith and belief and why we choose to follow Christ in particular. Statements like “You can’t prove there ISN’T a God” are terrible arguments. We are the ones making the assertion that there is, so we need to be the ones to provide the argument. We also shouldn’t be afraid of saying “I don’t know.” I know that I can’t fully explain why I believe what I do, not in a fully logical way. There are intangibles we have to acknowledge. But that’s the core of faith, right?
I'm a Christian and would say that the example isn't a bad argument, it's just often presented in bad form. If what you are doing is a gentle push for conversation, there could be a time or a way to say "well I see no evidence that points conclusively that there is 100 percent no God, what do you think?" That kind of comment could be presented early in an evangelistic style conversation, something like what Ray Comfort does. Anyway it's not the argument itself, it's the way it's presented. I think the heart of the issue is that Christians, and that may include me when they see an opportunity they want to force their way into speaking the Gospel. As such, our emotions betray us and people pick up on our body language and tone, which can be off-putting.
@@mach1205 Speaking as an atheist it's a bad argument and it is the argument itself and it's no way you could present it that would escape you shifting the burden of proof and the moment you do that it makes it very easy for an atheist to dismiss your claim. It moves the conversation no where. Not being able to disprove something is not a good reason to believe anything because it's plenty of things I am sure you don't believe that you have no way of 100 disproving. Shifting the burden of proof is a huge indicator that you have no proof. You do not believe something because it cannot be disproven you believe it because it can be proven
Amen!! 🙏 Remember to always pray to Lord Jesus Christ, God The Father, and Holy Spirit for advice/guidance and to talk!! Praise The Lord Your God!! Amen!! 🙏❤️ Thank you Impact for another amazing video, I have been wanting to share the Gospel to atheists but I didn’t really know how to go with it and in our conversations, God would barley even come up in what we talked about, mostly cause I would shy away. So thank you Impact, this has definitely prepared me for next time and I pray all can find The Love of God in however way they find Him. Praise The Lord Your God!! Amen!! 🙏💕 Good luck on sharing The Gospel and go out there with the intention to listen and even if it doesn’t go as you planned or go well, there is always a next time and you shouldn’t give up walking because you tripped once. Ask The Lord Your God for help and He will Guide you. Praise The Lord Your God!! Amen!! 🙏☺️
Can we get a video on tips when talking to a satanist? Ik it sounds rash but one of my friends just converted from atheist to satanist and I don’t want to cut her off because of that I want to help her but I don’t know how
You know satanists are atheists right? They don't actually believe in or worship satan (alltho i guess there are people that do). The satanic temple is a club/community that imitates a church congregation in order to benefit from the perks of being a "religion".
ask them why they think they should worship someone who hates them beyond our imagination and serve them? They may get good things quickly in this life but hell wont be a party with friends.
Don't bother talking, just say: " May God have mercy on your deceived soul, Amen " And leave em alone. It ain't worth the time to try and help them with their wrong beliefs. God knows how to sort them out sooner or later. May he have mercy on us all. Amen 🙏☦️✌️
I'm a Christian, so believe me when I say this. Satanists don't actually worship the enemy. It's actually a secular movement. They use satanic imagery because it infuriates people of faith and they want to be offensive to us, and has its aesthetic roots in the visuals associated with the heavy metal scene. Pray for her soul, but rest assured she likely doesn't actually worship the enemy of the kingdom of Heaven.
Here's a few tips from an Atheist. Keep your beliefs to yourself. If you see someone "sin" leave them alone. Dont make a big deal out of it. Mind your business
At the end of the day, the beliefs we have come from our personal life experiences. That's something both theists and atheists struggle to understand. We believe certain things based on our life and what we've endured. Theists and atheists are so hostile to each other so often because we lack empathy and understanding, we struggle to understand each other out of pride. Pride (in the biblical sense of the word) leads to rebellion against God, and also against ourselves. The people. The beliefs we have should shape our lives and the lives of everyone who shares those beliefs, but it shouldn't shape the lives of those who don't. If your atheists friends are uninterested in learning about God, leave them be and pray for them in private. That's all you can do. Love them in the same way God loves you. May God bless everyone who reads this comment
as an athiest i can say that this is the most respectable christian ive ever seen. Most of the time christians i meet are angry and treat me like i was some kind of angry demon
Nice to see that peace between religions is growing
@villagerlama that's actually pretty Sad. I'm Sorry for you having to Deal with thoose types of Christians.
That is sad, we must remember to approach every sister with love. Those who say they walk with Jesus whilst hating another person is a liar 1 John 4:20
@villagerlama I’ll pray for you brother 🙏🏼
Sorry bro, it sucks that it can get like that. I been guilty of it sadly. But like others say, Jesus calls not to hate, but to love. Even if they dont wanna listen. Jesus says to love even your enemies, which is something a lot of us forget. However, I can tell there is something in your heart that wants to listen, especially since you’re watching this video. I hope you best bro
@villagerlama i see the same on the other end though. Look at the top comment above yours, another comment by an angry atheist demeaning and mocking Christianity. It happens both ways.
Thank you for this video!! I really needed to hear this!!
Glad it was helpful!
It was helpful to me too 😅
I was just sharing the Gospel to an atheist on a Give me an answer video on their channel. I really needed this. I prayed to ask for help. He still hasn’t really agreed with me but He‘s really rational and respectful. I called him entitled and then said sorry to him. I also repented of my sins to Jesus.
Amen! Well done
@@claudioperez4352 Thank you🩷✝️🙏🏻Amen indeed🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️✝️✝️🩷🩷Merry Christmas. Have a blessed day and rest of your year🩷🩷🩷🩷✝️✝️✝️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
do you really think sharing the gospels would ever, EVER, help convince an atheist?
I’m sorry, but why should we care what the gospels have to say?
The gospel are anonymous and aren’t consistent with one another at all.
Iam surrounded by atheist in my family, whom I love so much. This video really helped me beyond you can imagine, thanks so much ❤ Glory to God
As a former atheist, don't approach them as you're trying to convert them. Ask them about their relationship with God! If they don't even understand THAT'S where you move. Not to convert, but to just give them knowledge! Atheists LOVE knowledge.
God bless you!
Same
@@Mattt9Klet them find God themselves. Don't try to convert them. As an Atheist, I hope for a future where people can live without others going nonstop about how they'll burn for their sins. Its fear based, not love
Yea I can relate, not athiest but “Christians” that aren’t exactly following Jesus or trying if anything they use it as a weapon so as a Christian who is genuinely trying to follow him daily and remove as much sin from my life as possible it’s kinda conflicting bc they look at me kinda crazy but claim they believe in God
@asiajackson1550 I feel your pain. If they believeyou have an advantage, that is that you can lead them to scripture to show them why you choose to behave like that. With atheists is more difficult because they don't believe the Bible is written by God. I hope this helps and wishing you the best for your familys salvation!
This illustrator is so blessed. They are so amazing and clarifying. Then I realize the content is so amazingly on point and so clear. Thank you for helping me on my journey and making it fun and interesting. You all are such a gift! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
After watching this I've got a better idea of where I am and I can now take the next steps to move forward to sharing the gospel correctly. Thank you for the work you did in this video!
Or don’t. Just keep your beliefs to yourself, because most people to want to hear your common rhetoric.
I love conversing with people of different beliefs because most of the time they don’t expect me to even be interested. I enjoy getting to know why people believe what they do.
These videos are very informative
So so glad! Thanks for the support!!
It's important to not be aggressive.
Amen, we have to be open to listen, Gentle, and humble~
@@BestChristianWorshipSongs7 Certainly, if you talk just to “win” an argument, you may actually do more harm than good.
Be peacful and gently guid them let the holy spirit do the rest because he knows the best.
Yeah especially when youre wrong, or the atheist will see you as a jester.
@@PitchBlack0000 Precisely, honest conversation is the goal. We often let our pride overpower our actual knowledge.
Thank you! I love your videos, they align so well with what i read in the bible and what i experiance in real life.
This is what we love to hear. Thank you!!
I really needed this! I came across a theist yesterday and was unsure how to go about the conversation. I’m glad we came to the conclusion to agree to disagree 😊
I have friends who are theists but thats okay!! Even tho I’m an atheist I don’t hate religious people, atheists and theists can get along even if they have different world views.
It's a really good thing to be able to have someone to speak with and not get into a whole argument about it. My instinct as a christian is to encourage you to pursue Jesus just a little bit to understand why He is so amazing, but only at your own pace. Please let no one force christianity on you, and certainly don't let me force you. From personal experience, it tends not to work if you force it on yourself either 😅
@@WhiteListedhere it's also important for you to view the theists as people who are trying to save you and not trying to argue with you.
Atheists live in a "no one can tell me what to do" idea of life. It's not about a theists viewpoint to bend you to someone else's will, but to free you of the control of someone else's will, haha. (satan)
Unfortunately, the lackadaisical approach is so impenetrable it took God almost 34 years to get to me.
He will get to you too if you'd allow Him.
@@Mattt9KSatan is controlled opposition set up by the church in order to enforce obedience. Big Brother did the same thing in Orwell’s 1984 - spread the myth of Goldstein and the Brotherhood to blame the party’s failures on and give the people an enemy to focus on instead of Big Brother. In fact, the patricians pulled this kind of thing to stop the plebs from agitating for further rights during the early Roman republic - declaring war after war after war against random tribes in order to quash pleb resistance and have it labeled as treason.
Questioning power during wartime is often considered tantamount to treason, so having an eternal spiritual war is a great way to stop people from asking inconvenient questions. Given God could stop Satan literally whenever he wants, it’s not hard to conclude that he, or more likely, the people who formed this doctrine, want this “spiritual war” for similar reasons.
@gmlvr2256I want to, gently, point out that you’re doing something atheists really get irked by. The way you phrased your comment implies that the reason an atheist would be talking to a Christian is because they have an interest in Jesus, or that naturally they would want to pursue seeing how great he is. That simply not the case almost every time.
This video hit deep! God bless this channel and all reading this!
I was an atheist. I didn't believe in God at all. Even the idea of it. I was taught evolution, cavemen, etc. I thought Christianity was a book club.
I didn't even give people who believed a chance. I was never disrespectful, but I thought they were so naive and not intelligent. Not because of their beliefs, but their unwillingness to understand my point of view. (how ironic)
It wasn't until I was ripped down by the world. Gave up. Made my own decision to change and built myself back up. When I was at my "highest" I still felt so empty. That's when I decided to take the leap and go to church. It looked like whatever therapeutic cult Christians were into seemed to be working. So I went into church on Easter. It wasn't until the music seemed to have a voice of it's own and then the sermon completely broke me personally. I rose my hand that day, but my salvation wasn't apparent until I died to myself and understood God's forgiveness and grace.
I was 34. I am 35 now with a beautiful wife and three children. I wish I would of knew Him sooner..
You want to win over an atheist? Ask two questions...
Have you ever believed in God and decided to not follow? OR
Have you even considered God is real?
You'll find out real quick if someone is just completely oblivious or if someone is running from themselves.
I love your videos and I just wanted to answer your ad/question. YES your videos are making an impact. My salvation has direct correlation between this channel and Cliffe Knechtle's no nonsense/logical approach.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Keep doing God's work!
@@Mattt9K beautiful testimony brother
that's fantastic thank you for sharing ❤
Are you implying evolution is wrong?
@koalaplays8855 I think they're implying that they were taught something different than the bible and science alone, not to say it's wrong but that they didn't know about God
@@JustXolan then why even mention it?
Thank you for your help on this very important subject. My oldest, dearest friend is an atheist and I hope this will help me to open his eyes without sounding like I’m “pushing” my deepest beliefs on him. The last thing I want to do is turn him off completely to the truth. We don’t talk too much about this subject because I don’t know how to. I am newly born again (although I have always thought of myself as a Christian, wrongly) and don’t want to speak without the proper avenues to follow. Thank you agin. GOD bless you!
Maybe your dearest friends eyes are already open and you can´t see it, because youre eyes are still closed.
Your friend’s eyes are open. It is you who is clinging to falsehoods. Your friend probably wishes that you would open your eyes, but they respect you enough not to bother you about your religious beliefs. Do them the same courtesy.
People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.
My history teacher is an atheist, and these past day we have been learning about religions. Lately were learning about Judaism, and he talked about Jesus, and talked about why he didnt believe, and I made sure to listen and respond as much as possible. While trying to answer, I kept saying " God please help me." And Wisdom we delivered. I pray for him still for God to fill him up. But God Did!!!🙌💕❤
YAYYY!
I have friends who are athiests, pegan and even wiccan. I don't shove my beliefs down their throats, and they appreciate it. I pray that moments come where I can scatter seeds and God will make them grow if on good soil. I pray for their salvation and they know that I am open and happy to listen and talk to them when they want and answer any questions that I can, and am fair and honest when I just don't know, I am still toung in returning to my faith after all. God often helps out in these moments!!
Sadly, it's my christian friends and church family that I feel more unwanted and intimitated by....
Another amazing video, thank you so much for your videos! Every conversation is a learning opportunity if we learn to quiet our voices and open our ears and hearts.!! ❤ 🙏🏻
Jesus wants you to spread the word, don’t worry if they leave you Jesus says “Mother and father may forsake you, but I never will.”
I remember a few months ago, Jehovas Witness(Mormons) were talking to me about what they believe and why I believe what I do and I honestly didn’t know what to say and I told them I didn’t believe Mormonism was true and while I still hold that belief, maybe I shouldn’t have said that because now I believe that was me pushing my Christian beliefs on them. 😔 they weren’t upset and we did have a nice conversation, but I have felt guilty about that.
@ you’re not also Mormonism is a false gospel repent and turn to God fully
@@Southernguy41as long as you weren’t forcing them to believe and just sharing the truth, you weren’t pushing your beliefs onto them. i believe forcing would only be if they openly and directly declined or walked away and you still continued after them? but saying you don’t agree with mormonism isn’t forcing your beliefs, just as an atheist saying “I disagree with Christianity,” isn’t forcing their beliefs on you 😊 keep talking about Jesus in love and be bold and respectful!
@@ajosep-zb8qfThank you for the kind words. 😊 I would never force an atheist or anyone else, to believe what I do. It’s ultimately the other person’s choice!
Amen!! I have a lot of difficulty spreading the gospel, but I am sure that the video helped a lot!! God bless you and the ministry!!✝️❤
Remember that it's not your job to make them believe, don't give up preaching because one person doesn't want to believe. You can lead a horse to water but can't make them drink.
well said brother
Just don’t force it on people but spread/share the gospel
Amen
You are exactly right. And if they don’t believe you “shake the dust off your feet” and go to the next person.
_"don't give up preaching because one person doesn't want to believe."_
Do Christians actually talk with atheists? It's been my experience that Christians seem absolutely _terrified_ of actually talking to an atheist.
Hey, I enjoy talking to intelligent people who disagree with me about religion. So if any of you want to talk, I'm right here. It's just that, as I say, Christians (and Muslims, as well) typically seem scared to death to actually talk with an atheist.
I _have_ had an interesting conversation with a Christian, but not for some years. And that's not for want of trying, either.
I listening to an amazing preach online that change my way of viewing how to speak to non believers so easily. First is pray, love and then talk. When people see Jesus love through me they open up and thats when i talk. I start talking them about good/bad, miracles and then my testimony. Most of the time i listen to what they have to say and i keep reminding them that my words will not convince them, its God that does the convincing.
The timing of your videos could not be better, theyve been really spot on especially in the last year.
Yo, this is actually a perfect video. I have a teacher who wears that eye bracelet, and yesterday, she wore the eyes as a sweater, so I'm going to be happy to talk to her. Thanks, guys.
What is "that eye bracelet?"
Maybe the evil eye?@@MoonMoverGaming
@MoonMoverGaming basically its like a charm that is aethiest will wear thinking it protects them
@marvens1291 same as a Christian wearing a cross thinking it will protect them😂😂😂
@marvens1291 no atheist wears anything like that as a charm. That is a superstitious person. Yes, some atheists can be superstitious, but atheists as a whole don’t believe any such thing.
I really like watching videos of Cliffe Knecthle interact with unbelievers. He’s also a great example to learn from when speaking to atheists and people of different beliefs.
Cliffe Knechtle is arrogant and insufferable. Just view a few online debates with him...
Don't draw your conclusions on carefully cut videos with him discussing with young people. He is no match to people like Matt Dillahunty or Alex O conner.
@@Wmeester1971 at least his doing something, just say please ¨Holy Spirit, fill me with you please, thanks Father for your love, that is showed trough Son Jesus blood; Amén.¨
@@niko_p0p679 Doing something? for what purpose? To teach us falsehoods?
Can you provide evidence for that statement
@@Wmeester1971Matt dillahunty 😂
This helps me a lot. I feel like I haven't been talking to atheist the right way, but now I know.
What right way?
@@2l84me8 they way the video says
Yoooooo, God's very intentional!!! I really needed this, like wow! Praise the Lord!
I JUST evangelized to an atheist today! She was looking for peace and joy for her quarrelsome family and I explained to her the reality of Christ, the gospel, and John 14:1-6. May God help Ellen be fruitful with the seed I planted 🙏
Lets pray for Ellen so that the seed will grow into her heart and soul!
WOW! ❤️ God bless you for letting the Holy Spirit use you as a vessel :))
Praying that she finds Jesus 🙏
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_"She was looking for peace and joy for her quarrelsome family"_
So she was just looking for comfort, not to distinguish reality from fantasy? As an atheist, myself, I find that weird. I'm an atheist because I see no good evidence that gods are real - _any_ gods. Do _you_ have anything distinguishable from wishful-thinking backing up your religious beliefs? If so, I'd love to hear it. I'd love to hear *one piece of good evidence* that your god is real, rather than just imaginary.
But if you're just claiming that we'll be happier believing in a pleasant fantasy, I'm not interested. I care about the truth. I _care_ about the truth. That's why I'm evidence-based, not faith-based. I think that the truth of our beliefs _matters._
Basically, no matter your beliefs, be respectful and willing to hear people out. I think too many people see sharing of beliefs as a personal attack on their beliefs.
This is a great primer. Most of the atheists I run into are the ones that are sometimes disrespectful and they think we're stupid and that's the thing that infuriates me but I thank you for this. Not having an answer made me feel incomplete but I'm always happy to listen. As an older dude now, outright arguments are tiring and thoughtful debate is what's sorely lacking today as everything is ultra political and polarized.
I agree with you as a not so older dude at 42, I have heard most of the Atheist general arguments.
I think it's also a potent mix, Christians internally can be angry and emotional people, as can atheists be likewise. You can't get sweetness overcoming someone's sour if all you have is sour yourself.
@@mach1205You don’t think 42 is old? 😂
@koalaplays8855 No, but if I tell people I'm young, they will think I'm in my 20s! I'm technically a Millienail with a Gen X influence....I'm not a boomer, I'm not Gen Z...
TOO many labels and definitions of young vs. old !If life is an elevator, I'm on the 42nd floor 😁
@koalaplays8855
I've got shoes older than that!
Im an atheist and i must say we haven't much of a right to call other people stupid, because at the end of the day, it's also some kind of... Believing things. I would even tell you to pursue your faith because having none isn't exactly beneficial to your mental health.
The love that is shown on this channel is so amazing. You have atracted a truly GOD loving crowd. I could cry sometimes of all the encuragement that I see.
I think that we should just be respectful to one another and respect each other's differences of beliefs. This applies to not only Christians and Atheists, but to every other religion, Agnostics, Deists, and other non-religious people.
3 things that completely changed my life:
1. I stopped thinking about the past😔
2. l read book: Your Life Your Game by Keezano📕
3. I started believing in God.
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Did you read the Holy Bible tho?
You can’t move forward when your looking back
Maker sure you read The Holy Bible
yeah really, i dont like thinking about the past because if i keep thinking about it, i might cause a massive disruption in the spacetime continium as a result of time travelling to the past.
This video is great. It's heart-rending to the point of deep sorrow.
That this has to be said to believers...
5:41 Yes! I greatly enjoy talking to people of different faiths if I can, but my social awkwardness makes it quite difficult 😂 I might know all the arguments and apologetics, but I don't know how to read a room or start a conversation!!
An additional thought: could you make a video on how to prevent people from leaving the faith, female pastors, or hymns vs contemporary music? I think a lot about these issues, and I don't think they get enough clarification or proper coverage that isn't indirect and brushed off.
Thank you for making videos like this I like to take screenshots and look at them later. Please keep making these videos. They are amazing.
This is a much needed topic that had to be covered! Thank you! (I'm sure you'll never run out of videos with how complex the Bible is)
Amen!!!!! Thank you Impact Ministry for the lesson learned on how to talk to atheists. Good solid points and advice. God bless you and the Ministry 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 God honors the effort when the response in love even if we don’t have the answers at that moment.
I recently made an atheist friend at school. I've been trying to treat him with as much love as possible since he's been through some trials.
I was able to talk with him about Jesus and pray for him, but I'm scared of coming off as forceful when I try and evangelize. Pray for him with me! ❤
Please continue to pray for wisdom and spread Yeshua’s Word.
Don't worry much about him, as long as he can find peace without religion or God. You don't have to try to convince him and just keep being a good friend with him
While I agree with dev's approach, his information is wrong. Don't be a friend just to give him God's love, but show him God's love by being willing to understand why he doesn't believe.
How's his home life?
What are his parents like?
Who are his influences?
What does he define as "peace"?
Those are questions that are genuinely from a place that can help show Jesus through your actions. We live in a world of "love is love" God is love. You show it through action and not words. Only God's Word holds true.
Never stop praying though!
@@Mattt9KI think what you said about not being their friend just to evangelize is super important. That’s not friendship or love, it’s sales.
I've just had a conversation with my cousin Shelby (she is Jewish and a scientist). All of her scientist buddies are either religious or they are respectful to the ones who are. That is how it should be. We can all just respect each other and not see each other as enemies.
We all have enemies and that's the way it always will be.
I am an atheist, but I respect all religions and beliefs. In fact, one of my good friends is Christian but our ideas and beliefs don't get between our friendship. Many christians that I've met view atheists as bad people and enemies that they need to convert so thank you for making this video.
It's nice to see some respectful atheists that are not always mad at christians.
Yes.. that's true.. there are wars, pain and tears in the world.. but Jesus Christ came and gave his life for us so that all of this would end. He always rewards those who follow him. I am so happy that he called me. I hope everyone will break their prejudices and seek him.. in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
I find a lot of Christians are really bad at listening and answering questions. I mean as a Christian myself, in most denominations if I ask a question, they seem to attack and flail...or even if I leave a comment somewhere on a video I agree with, someone will attack and say why I am wrong, who also disagrees with the video as well as me. I try to be open and honest when dealing with all people whether they agree or not, and this video shows the importance of that.
But it does make it hard as someone who is Christian but has not found the right church yet to do so, because every question is seen as an attack when really, my goal is to listen, learn, and respond, expecting the other person to be able to do the same. Especially, if we already agree on Christ, and most Christian principles. Sometimes it even feels easier to talk to an Atheist than fellow Christians. I think we would do best to talk to all people like you suggest here, with a humble, open heart and mind.
I think it's a flinch response where christians are used to questions being percieved as ways to mock because sometimes a few athiests who also try to win the argument or prove a point or mock God may do or say things that are rude so they assume it's a question asked in contention.
@@anonymousanonymous3012 True, but were supposed to be patient, And not quick to judge or assume. So i understand atheist's viewpoints. And how they think Christianity is evil, Or a joke. Because people don't live it.
@@anonymousanonymous3012in my experience, when I tell believers the numerous problems I have with the Bible after reading it and how I got nothing out of prayer (and I’m not just talking the Old Testament), they tend to accuse me of being arrogant and closed minded, despite the effort I went to actually hear the religion out. To way too many believers do not consider any way you could honestly come to a different conclusion.
@@Colddirector That's honestly my exact problem. I USED to be a Christian and am now an atheist. No matter what I say to a Christian about how I left the faith because of a knowledge issue, a lack of evidence, they always end up insisting it's actually a heart problem when it it certainly not. I think since Christians believe the Bible is the perfect word of God, it would be impossible for someone to not believe because it wasn't true. I just really, really, REALLY don't appreciate when people insist they know me better than I do.
I see a lot of christians saying things along the lines of "you'll go to hell!" it's hard to convince them they'll go somewhere bad if they don't believe either the good place or the bad place exist. I hope that we as Christians can be more understanding and gentle.
Do not condemn others
Precisely! One of the reasons why I cared so little for Christianity was because of the arguments of "You'll go to hell!" and "You can't be a good person without God!", with the former being irrelevant to me and the latter sounding stupid (still is). People shouldn't be introduced to Christ through forcing the belief that all atheists, muslims, buddhists, etc. are evil- not only is it wrong but only drives people away
Yes, it's not easy for Christians to sell the idea that a person will be tortured for all eternity if they don't join their cult. I know they don't think of it that way, but that's, in essence, what they're doing. This is why its so hard to find a more gentle way of dong it.
Imagine trying to find a gentle way of telling your wife that you'll set her on fire if she doesn't make dinner. It doesn't matter how carefully you word it, it doesn't matter how softly spoken you are, the threat is the problem.
I can agree with that. As a Christian for all my life, a true Christian, should never condemn someone because we disagree with them. Although we should judge righteously, it is God, who is truly worthy to be called judge because we are not perfect people, only God is.
Edit: Them being atheists or anyone who holds a different belief than us.
yes! I always see those people and just die inside a bit. It bugs me so much how they speak of loving others yet threaten and curse atheists out for not believing. In the catechism I went to, that was one of the things we had to realize, that we spread his word because we want others to also go to heaven. I'm glad some people can differentiate those christians from polite and understanding ones. Thank you for reading my comment!
to sum it up
1: the enemy is their ideas
2: it doesn't matter that you don't have the asnwers
3-4: basic rules of respectful human interaction
5: be convincing
6: you are right
7: now, we are ready to defend the flat earth theory
Bro what💀
@@themosa lol he's trolling
1 Corinthians 13:13 "and now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is LOVE.
I really needed this video ....
I think that this video is an ansewr from God because a prayed for this subject
Thanks .. †
Such a great video IMPACT! This really cleared some stuff up for me, and I really needed to hear this. Thank you! 🙏
Thank you so much for informing me about interesting topics every video! ❤❤
Wooohooo
New Impact Vid again!
Thanks Impact Team,Godbless your Ministry!
I really love what you're doing! Your ministries have been an immense help in both personal growth and helping to reach others. The comment about "there is no God, or certainly not a just one, because there is so much evil" is one i hear often as a reason for unbelief. And this brings to mind the beginning of John 9 where Jesus heals the blind man. His disciples ask Him is he suffering for his own sin or his parent's and Jesus responds saying neither but that the works of the Father may be displayed in him. Even through all the sin and evil, He still works and loves. I myself wonder why there must be so much conflict and He reminded me that it was what is happening to the Palestinian people that renewed my faith and zeal in Him. It makes me ashamed that it took the plight and ongoing massacre of an entire people for me to be reached and that I would question His plans even after that. But I am also in awe that He let's nothing go to waste and made evil work to reach even me
Remember respect other’s beliefs as long as their beliefs aren’t harming others a lot of Christians need to know this unfortunately many even view Atheists as evil
This video is so useful ! I have an athiest friend and I’ve been wondering how to address them! Thank you!!😊😊
This was a very necessary video, brother. Thanks for sharing
Galatians 3:28 "There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."
The work you do is surely blessed, thanks so much
What to say to anyone regardless of their personal religious views: Maybe respect that they are different than you and don’t try to convert them to what you want them to be? They have no obligation to be it in the first place.
THANK YOU!!! Someone finally said it. It’s like so many people grew up in privilege whether it was a loving supportive home, financially stable, no traumatic issues or being led to believe they are God’s only chosen, and loved and whatever else and they either assume anyone who doesn’t see their religious views are automatically evil or if people didn’t grow up the same way then they must not know God or they can’t process that many people have religious trauma or the fact people who are atheists are simply out there living their lives, etc because they are HUMAN!!! Seems like a lot of religious people grew up with inflated egos to the point they think it’s “them” vs us yet the Bible shows how we’re all human and fall short yet if you walk into a church and say you’re an atheist instead of many just saying “Well come on in, have a seat” you’d get stared at like you’re the spawn of satan or some alien species from another planet, or told you’re going to hell if you don’t believe in Jesus or change your mind by end of service, it’s pathetic. There are numerous Christians who were former atheists including those in the Bible. But people show their hearts without realizing it. I pray everyday God continues working on mine and that I’m aligned to HIS word and not these fake Christians who obviously don’t know him or else this comment section would be more aligned to Jesus’ teaching.
Thank you for your comment. You are so spot on.
funny that you are offended by such a nice video. You are just further proving the bible :)
@@bronzemuseum504 Um...you got offended from that? lmao. Someone saying "I don't want religious people preaching to me" proves a man rose from the dead? lmao.
@@bronzemuseum504 What a wild comment lmao
I literally love you guys!!keep doing this cuz it is so helpful more than you think God bless y'all!!!!!🤍🤍
As an atheist, I don't think religion is particularly a bad thing, it gives faith and something to keep us going when there's nothing to hold on to,
But i just choose to not spend the rest of my life in a religion based environment,
I have my reasons to be atheist, but that doesn't mean no one else should not believe in god.
Lot's of love.
@Ladd-x7c I wish you could read some of the comments from your "fellow atheists" in chat rooms of Christian videos. Angry, insulting, demeaning, trolling, etc.
Your comment is a breath of fresh air. Thank you.
@@rayspeakmon2954To be fair, I very rarely interact with a Christian online who isn’t one of those things in that interaction
As an atheist, here are some do's and don't's on how to talk to us:
1) if you don't like arguing for whatever reason, then don't bring up religion, and don't bring up claims that are blatantly and obviously false.
2) do not tell us what we believe.
3) do not lie.
4) if you don't understand something, ask.
5) if you don't know something or can't answer a question, just admit it.
6) do NOT say things like "I'll pray for you", or "God loves you", or other things like that, because that's passive aggressive arrogance and is perceived as hostile.
7) do not try to threaten us with statements like "you'll find out when you die", as this is an admittance you can't defend your position. We are not threatened by something we consider imaginary.
8) understand and oppose the existence of persecution of atheists. Throughout history, we have been mass murdered, mass persecuted, robbed of basic human rights, hated by all, shunned, banished, oppressed, tortured, and everything bad under the Sun. All evils have been bestowed upon us, simply for not believing something for which there is no evidence. So understand that we have thousands of years of global history of believers doing unspeakable evil against atheists for no reason, and that this is something we don't want, and that this is a big reason we fight against religion.
If you simply wish to truly understand our position, ask and learn. We will happily explain everything to someone who humbly presents their ignorance but willingness to learn.
And keep in mind: nothing in science goes against God. So if your beliefs go against the scientific facts, you need to re-evaluate your beliefs, not reality.
I am an athiest and chirstians are really nice and They do bring op good arguments alot
Thank you!
You should turn to Christ and repent some day but you will never will
we welcome you into our religion. Jesus is the truth❤
Thats great to hear! Hoping and praying you decide to turn to Christ!
Whoops look out there friend, your mask is slipping
This video really helped me. God bless u!!
That’s amazing how well your interaction with your uncle went. I’m so intimidated speaking to atheists about the gospel, and I want to I just don’t know what to say😅😬😶
Thank you 🙏🏻! Great video!
Glad it helped!
I have had a similar situation as Miles my uncle is an atheist and I had a conversation with him about God but he refuses to listen and I pray for him and his well being, God bless you all
We should he believe what you believe?
Where was your evidence?
Thank you!❤
You're welcome 😊
I’m atheist but suffering from mental disease and I’ve found that believing in something even if it’s not from nature and science, I can feel better about myself and my
Well-being. So whether you are atheist or religious. Just believe in something. It’ll help.
I have an Atheist friend group that im trying to help see the light of God and this really helped me! Thank you.
They are going to kick you out of the friend group if you keep bothering them with your rhetoric. Just leave them alone and accept that they don’t believe what you believe.
If you're going to talk to someone prepared to change their mind, you should also be prepared to change yours. Are you?
Honestly, the best thing you can do is give them the good news of Christ, and leave it up to God to change them.
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No it isn’t. Stop giving bad advice. The best thing they can do is leave their friends alone. I bet that their atheist friend is more knowledgeable than they are about religion. Every study done on the subject show that atheists are more knowledgeable and more intelligent than their theist counterparts.
@@roems6396 I was giving advice from a christian perspective, because I am christian, and so is he. Why would I give atheist advice to a christian that's trying to convert their friends to christianity? that is completely illogical.
Thank you for this!
I haven't met an atheist who genuinely listened to the argument/reasoning I provide in good faith. Not saying they aren't out there, just in my experience I haven't met one. The ones I've met put their ego in front of their reason. If I meet someone who is genuinely curious I'll talk to them but if they're just being argumentative I'm not going to cast pearls before swine.
Really? I find that hard to believe. I honestly never had an atheist be rude to me.
Sure some arguments that are convincing to me are not for them but i don't think that is be cause they lack the ability to engage in good faith arguments. They just dont get to the same conclusion i do. I guess it can be different on where you live but none sounds really strange to me. Maybe adopt some of the things said in this video 👍
@@aidanya1336yeah, as somebody not Christian every other person I’ve met who’s atheist has just had a very ‘I just don’t like/don’t believe in this, but I don’t mind it’ mentality. I genuinely think a lot of the ‘atheists’ I’ve heard brought up here are old reddit users. Most atheists are.. pretty chill ngl
I’m atheist and I’ve been told by Christians that I’m gonna burn in hell forever out of anger, Christians don’t always have the greatest people representing their side either but that’s okay because I know most Christians aren’t like that just the same as most atheists aren’t argumentative or rude. We need to understand that every side has bad people in it but we shouldn’t let that stop us from being respectful.
I'm open to honest debate if you want.
My position: the God described in the Bible does not exist. In fact, he can't exist because of logical contradictions.
@@trajanfidelis same
Thank you as always much love bro with the love of Christ❤❤
Good video ❤ this will be helpful soon.
5:55 I love the "huh" cat meme, lol.
I'm retired at 47. went from Grass to Grace. This video here reminds me of my transformation from a nobody to good home, honest wife, $75K biweekly and a good daughter full of love God bless America🇺🇸♥️❤
God bless you more abundantly for your generosity
But then, what do you do? How do you come about that in that period?
I'm inspired.
Please spill some sugar about the biweekly stuff you mentioned.
Big thanks to mrs Kate Elizabeth BECHERER ❤️❤️
Her top notch guidance and expertise on digital market changed the game for me.
This is a definition of God's unending provisions for his people. God remains faithful to his words🙏. I receive this for my household
This is some pretty intuitive stuff! Great video! 😊
My sister converted to atheisam in the age of 15, i always tried to convince her that atheism is wrong, she didnt care, cuz i felt like she hated me and always when i said something, she would always be against me, doesnt matter what it was, once i sided with atheism in a atheism vs islam argument and since my sister "hates me" i am pretty sure she didnt even listen what i said, cuz she immedietly started talking about how i was wrong, but not in a muslim way, but in a cristian way... Thank for this video, much love❤️ God bless🙏✝️
Edit: yeah, it didnt get any better, she just told me that she broke up with her boyfriend this summer and i didnt even know, but you know the reason? She said: "Well i feel like a lesbian"...yeah i mean i am not homophobic, but i feel like she is just saying she is lesbian cuz she just wants to be antichristian... I hope i am wrong tho...
Also she just said that she didnt understand what i was talking about and since she didnt understand she saw it as wrong...
Brother to encourage you, I was once like your sister. I wasn't an atheist but I was a counterfeit Christian. I believed in God, but never understood it and I loved sin. My elder sister tried sharing the gospel with me many years, and I argued with her and asked her so many questions. However, eventually I was won over and I truly understood God's love for me, I am fruit to show that we must never give up on our siblings. I was the last to be saved in my family. I'm Praying for your sister.
Sorry, but it's not the truth. It can't be.
@@haitaelpastor976 inviting you to look into the evidence brother
@@Mizionaree776 i dont understand the problem with asking questions and debating, its a way of exercising free will, and a theist myself i ask christians a lot of questions about the Bible, asking what didnt make sense to me and then they explained it, arguing isnt bad.
Thank you very much for these videos again, guys! 😀
Hey guys, I was a childhood catholic, I followed Christ and his teachings to the heart, but after some time during my teenager years and the tragic murder of my mother I lost faith in God, because I felt abandoned, and I knew God didn't abandon anyone so I thought God didn't exist.
But after living in sin for 15 years as an atheist I heard the call and returned to the flock, feeling ashamed for beeing away from God but bliss that he never abandoned me, I felt the same love I felt as a kid.
I think what makes most atheist is the disconnect/feeling of abandonment with God, and they think that you can only prove God if you can feel it, but God acting as the holy spirit is not needed to be felt to be believed or trusted, if you can feel the holy spirit that is great, but true faith comes from someone who believes without any proof.
Anyways, I hope this helps out we spread the message further of Christ, our lord and brother by the father and his sacrifice and resurrection in the cross. Amen!
Praise God for your return!! I'm very sorry for your loss of your mom. God honors our suffering by pointing us back to Him through these experiences in ways that we would have never understood otherwise.
I would like to point out that our faith comes from belief in God's proven character. He proves it through fulfilling His promise to rescue us from sin through the death and resurrection of His Son, His Word, and through our personal experiences in interacting with His Spirit. I think it's a common misconception that our faith is blind in that we just believe something without any evidence. For sure, our faith is not dependent on our feelings or in our inability to comprehend all the ways which God is working. Our faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things unseen (Hebrews 11:1)
@popferman7692 nowadays I know when our lord returns, I will be reunited with her on the last of days, so it doesn't make as sad as I used to be, I Rejoice for the eternal redemption and love our lord have for us, for he loves the sinner but hates the sin.
Thank you for your kind words, and yes, our faith can be proven with many miracles and testimonies that happened with people that turned them to the faithful path, I only meant that we don't need to feel to know it's real, I have phrased on a wrong way haha
Anyways, God bless you my brother in Christ, happy Christmas for you and your family, amen
@@urbplay You're good! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well :)
the 'huh' sound effect at 5:55 was perfect
I think this was great.
Thanks for this video Impact love you.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
It can be difficult to debate atheists, because the worldview of atheism is so rooted in pride.
I've spoken to former atheists whom have claimed when Christians would challenge their old worldview, they took personal offence.
I've found since converting, that while Christianity is personal to me, people who challenge it are not challenging me, but God, whom is infallible - so I don't feel any personal threat or offence from it. I may discourage blasphemy, but that is not for my benefit.
"It can be difficult to debate atheists, because the worldview of atheism is so rooted in pride."
Perhaps, you should consider the atheist might feel the same about you: Ignorant and arrogant.
im not sure whats really wrong with pride, you have just gotten a 105/100 for calculus 3 at the age of 6, everyone at this position would be happ with themselves, can you please explain why its a sin?
i mostly disagree about your point about atheism worldview, the worldview of atheism is centered around the concept that science are enemies are against religion, thus no reason to belive in God, this concept is pretty dumb since Math is the language of God, in my opinion Religion and Science are 2 parts of the same thing, no one is superior over the other.
@@robertslayerofmonsters1302 To answer your first comment, I don't think that anyone would consider that a sin, assuming it was earned through merit, and you have the basic level of thankfulness to your creator for giving you a life privilaged enough to be in a position to take calculus. That's a misunderstanding of what the sin of Pride actually refers to.
Pride is simply the act of trying to place oneself above God - in any respect.
Whilst I agree with your definition to an extent, I would elaborate by adding that Atheism is essentially the worldview that a very specific group of humans know better than God, and that everyone should believe what they say instead, based on their comparatively exceptionally limited (and often shortsighted) understanding of the universe.
Atheism is indeed, as you say in your second comment, a flawed perspective as Christianity and Scientific Theory are two sides of the same coin. One which refers to the Creator's authority of understanding; the other to the creations'. It is this last point why Atheism is so rooted in Pride; we cannot know better than God - a truth that Atheism has tried and failed to disprove time and time again.
Make no mistake, Atheism and science are not synonymous.
We can, in fact, attribute a large portion scientific breakthroughs to Christianity be that directly or indirectly by a great many Christian scientists, inventors, and investors throughout history.
I would write more, but this is already far too long and I'd be amazed if this survives the YT content filter anyway.
God be with you, my friend.
@@robertslayerofmonsters1302 Sorry, but atheism is not a worldview. Atheism handles only one single issue: The belief in the existence of god.
It has nothing to do with science, just rejecting the claim that any god exists.
I used to be an atheists and its a long struggling path to being a Christian. It was my now husband that started me on the path.. i am not theological at all.. i read in the bible and have no idea what i just read or what it means.. do these videos are awesome to me by the way. Thank you so much for making them.
I went from agnosticism to Christian
Thank you! This helps a lot. I'm homeschooled and don't meet very many atheists, but if I do, I hope I can remember this knowledge. 😄
Well, if you ever do meet an atheist, don't be surprised if the information you get from Christian apologists turns out to be... unhelpful, at best (a deliberate lie, at worst).
I'm an atheist, if you want to talk. But you sound very young, so... you might hold off on talking to strangers online until you get a little older.
Well done! ❤
The last week has been so wonderful when it comes to my walk with God, and I truly think that meeting the Impact channel played a huge role in that. Thank you for the amazing work, God blessed me and many others through it. Keep going and Jesus bless you! ❤
I'm good with all of the things accept for preaching The Gospel. I'm not sure how to put it in my conversations. What would be the best way to do that?
Be natural and look for situations to pop up at work or in family settings. This is where prayers come into play.
Talk to people, "Do you believe there's an after life" or if they ask you something about being a Christian, ask them what they believe.
Get to the Gospel, but don't force you way too it. Sometimes you can have a general conversation and give the person a tract that they can read for themselves without feeling forced.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL AMEN ✝️♥️✝️♥️✝️
My best friend is Mormon, but I’ve had a friendship breakup due to atheism. It was my friend who broke it off- sometimes atheists can come off as so *angry* towards Christianity, so much so I get intimidated and scared. I don’t preach, I wasn’t always Christian. I can understand the other side of the coin. But I can’t deal with that baseline anger. Sometimes I just think that when people aren’t ready to hear something, it wouldn’t matter who says it or what’s said, it wouldn’t matter and they won’t listen. It wouldn’t sink in. Nowadays I really just avoid atheists. I tend to be conflict avoidant. I’m shy enough face to face, and I don’t go asking for conflict. I don’t dislike them, more like I’m wary. I try to see the face of the Lord in everyone, atheist or not. But I myself am not comfortable with arguing or debating with people.
I hear you, and I feel the same wariness you speak of when it comes to atheists. But I do think it’s important trying to talk to them regardless of the aggression . My best friend was atheist his entire life and was always very adamant and almost angry with his beliefs and gripes towards God. But over a bit of time and me not giving up on him, he turned to Christ. And that feeling was so reassuring. Now I understand that not every atheist you talk with is going to be your best friend, giving you probably only one opportunity to make a case for Christ but sometimes one good conversation is enough.
It would be best if a I stay away from atheist at least for now, I don't care what they believe in, I have a bad temper and I just can't tolerate the arrogant mockery and total double standards they display by having respect and tolerance for other religions but when it comes to Christianity they be mocking and disrespectful, ( I have the same energy for arrogant Christians who come with the word all aggressive and hateful too ) and Im not saying all atheist are like that but the ones I have seen have been, I also realize I need to work on my temper, I've been watching Cliffe Knechtle a lot he ministers and debates with college kids and wow Im jealous of his patience and threshold for some with these people, I hope to gain the same patience and calm he has, but today when it comes to arrogance and narcissisim I just can't deal it make me feel sick and angry, and I just walk away.
I've worked with a lot of atheists recently. What I like to do is just be as kind as I can be, and casually let them know about my background in church youth leadership.
I don't see a lot of results *right away,* but it allows me to show them over time who Jesus is.
Look, I know this whole video is trying to be respectful and all, and I get that, but as an atheist I can say; you can’t just convert all atheists. Some atheists don’t want to see God, some atheists have their own beliefs and that’s fine. I see what you’re trying to say, but I ain’t buying it.
Ps. Thanks for giving me the inner working of a Christian mind
Ive seen thousands say the exact same thing and now they christians. I have no doubt God is gonna just the same with you and yup every single atheists.
@ I don’t think you get the premise of, “everyone is different” therefore, everyone cal walk their own separate paths
@@AttackOtterYT oh yeah they do its called a testimony. The end tho is all the same :)
@@bronzemuseum504 people have their own beliefs, I believe that nothing happens when you die, your consciousness just disappears and you become nothing
I really needed this thank you so much! ✝
Saying this as a Christian who has a pretty rational mind, we need to avoid bad arguments when discussing faith and belief and why we choose to follow Christ in particular.
Statements like “You can’t prove there ISN’T a God” are terrible arguments. We are the ones making the assertion that there is, so we need to be the ones to provide the argument. We also shouldn’t be afraid of saying “I don’t know.” I know that I can’t fully explain why I believe what I do, not in a fully logical way. There are intangibles we have to acknowledge. But that’s the core of faith, right?
I'm a Christian and would say that the example isn't a bad argument, it's just often presented in bad form.
If what you are doing is a gentle push for conversation, there could be a time or a way to say "well I see no evidence that points conclusively that there is 100 percent no God, what do you think?"
That kind of comment could be presented early in an evangelistic style conversation, something like what Ray Comfort does.
Anyway it's not the argument itself, it's the way it's presented. I think the heart of the issue is that Christians, and that may include me when they see an opportunity they want to force their way into speaking the Gospel.
As such, our emotions betray us and people pick up on our body language and tone, which can be off-putting.
@@mach1205 Speaking as an atheist it's a bad argument and it is the argument itself and it's no way you could present it that would escape you shifting the burden of proof and the moment you do that it makes it very easy for an atheist to dismiss your claim. It moves the conversation no where. Not being able to disprove something is not a good reason to believe anything because it's plenty of things I am sure you don't believe that you have no way of 100 disproving. Shifting the burden of proof is a huge indicator that you have no proof. You do not believe something because it cannot be disproven you believe it because it can be proven
Amen!! 🙏 Remember to always pray to Lord Jesus Christ, God The Father, and Holy Spirit for advice/guidance and to talk!! Praise The Lord Your God!! Amen!! 🙏❤️ Thank you Impact for another amazing video, I have been wanting to share the Gospel to atheists but I didn’t really know how to go with it and in our conversations, God would barley even come up in what we talked about, mostly cause I would shy away. So thank you Impact, this has definitely prepared me for next time and I pray all can find The Love of God in however way they find Him. Praise The Lord Your God!! Amen!! 🙏💕 Good luck on sharing The Gospel and go out there with the intention to listen and even if it doesn’t go as you planned or go well, there is always a next time and you shouldn’t give up walking because you tripped once. Ask The Lord Your God for help and He will Guide you. Praise The Lord Your God!! Amen!! 🙏☺️
Can we get a video on tips when talking to a satanist? Ik it sounds rash but one of my friends just converted from atheist to satanist and I don’t want to cut her off because of that I want to help her but I don’t know how
You know satanists are atheists right?
They don't actually believe in or worship satan (alltho i guess there are people that do).
The satanic temple is a club/community that imitates a church congregation in order to benefit from the perks of being a "religion".
ask them why they think they should worship someone who hates them beyond our imagination and serve them? They may get good things quickly in this life but hell wont be a party with friends.
@@queenliz2258 bump so that it’s more likely to be seen. I’ll pray for your friend. God bless.
Don't bother talking, just say:
" May God have mercy on your deceived soul, Amen "
And leave em alone.
It ain't worth the time to try and help them with their wrong beliefs.
God knows how to sort them out sooner or later.
May he have mercy on us all. Amen 🙏☦️✌️
I'm a Christian, so believe me when I say this.
Satanists don't actually worship the enemy. It's actually a secular movement. They use satanic imagery because it infuriates people of faith and they want to be offensive to us, and has its aesthetic roots in the visuals associated with the heavy metal scene.
Pray for her soul, but rest assured she likely doesn't actually worship the enemy of the kingdom of Heaven.
Loved the animation on these slides 👏
Dude, you called all non-believers wicked, hateful and foolish. Wtf
As a reformed atheist, I find myself better at witnessing to lukewarm Christians rather than nonbelievers.
Here's a few tips from an Atheist.
Keep your beliefs to yourself.
If you see someone "sin" leave them alone.
Dont make a big deal out of it. Mind your business
That's not what we are told to do, tho.
At the end of the day, the beliefs we have come from our personal life experiences. That's something both theists and atheists struggle to understand.
We believe certain things based on our life and what we've endured. Theists and atheists are so hostile to each other so often because we lack empathy and understanding, we struggle to understand each other out of pride.
Pride (in the biblical sense of the word) leads to rebellion against God, and also against ourselves. The people.
The beliefs we have should shape our lives and the lives of everyone who shares those beliefs, but it shouldn't shape the lives of those who don't.
If your atheists friends are uninterested in learning about God, leave them be and pray for them in private. That's all you can do. Love them in the same way God loves you.
May God bless everyone who reads this comment
Although I want to support but I'm a lil broke rn😢
This is a God sent video!! Thanks impact, I have a friend that I think I can help in Jesus name🙏🏿✝️❤️🗣️