tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365849129692359439.post7091004229108564287..comments2023-05-24T05:37:27.382-07:00Comments on Grace and Miracles: Fools for Christ?Anette Ackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11360188067259687608noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365849129692359439.post-15943326308134427792010-01-21T06:09:52.248-08:002010-01-21T06:09:52.248-08:00Thanks, Craig!
You're right that it's so...Thanks, Craig! <br /><br />You're right that it's so important to represent God well on Atheist Central. They are a tough crowd, but not unreasonably so. They know the Bible and they just want us to be honest and act like Christians. One atheist made a pointed reference to Titus 2:6-8 to one of the Christians yesterday.<br /><br />It is easy to respond in kind, but I think the solution to that is to take a break when it's getting to us. There are more seekers among them than we think, and they have serious questions that they want answers to. They're paying close attention not only to what we're saying but how we're saying it. I actually really enjoy talking to them and consider it a privilege, but if my own personal feelings start keeping me from glorifying God I will stop commenting.<br /><br />As far as I know, it's the only site of its kind. They have no real access to dialogue with Christians beyond that blog. We're at the front lines, and I think it's a responsibility we are to take very seriously. <br /><br />That's why I commented on your blog that I'm so glad you treat them with respect.Anette Ackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360188067259687608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365849129692359439.post-41483408571511391192010-01-21T03:27:14.798-08:002010-01-21T03:27:14.798-08:00Anette,
I read the following post ("Gasp&quo...Anette,<br /><br />I read the following post ("Gasp") first, in which you referred back to this one. Got my curiosity up. I don't know if you've made any changes since your first draft, but it looks fine to me. But then, I am writing this at about 3 in the morning, and haven't had my Don Francisco Espresso yet, so I am probably in a similar state of mind to yours when you wrote this.<br /><br />Actually, I completely agree with you. (I guess I am in "the choir".) When the comments from professed atheists are running hot and heavy with insults (often humorous), it is so easy to respond in kind. <br /><br />We should remember who it is that we are representing, and give our best effort to glorify Him. He has given us a clear message (the gospel) to share with the world. Keeping in mind how our own lives have been affected by God through this message ought to humble us, and remember how Jesus humbled Himself to come down and save us from our sins. <br /><br />An attitude of gratitude is called for, especially when we are trying to share our faith with a tough crowd.<br /><br />Craig Boydstranger.strange.landhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18095085549321636456noreply@blogger.com