The other day, I was scrolling through YT shorts and happened to stop up on a girl who was talking about the Bible. I clicked on her channel and she had lots of Christian content. Scrolling through her comment sections on various of her videos, I realized that the intended audience was not being reached. Sure there were a few people saying things like, "Amen in Jesus's name" but the vast majority were people commenting on how "stupid" Christianity is. I, being stupid, felt the need to get in an argument with one of these people. I tried to explain to him why he was incorrect. I tried to ask him to be respectful of our religion even if he doesn't agree with it. He completely disregarded me. Started making arguments that made no sense. At this point, I was thinking about just leaving the conversation. I still haven't responded to his latest message. Should I ghost him, or try to press my point even though I know he will not agree with me?
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I agree, there's always going to be a time when arguing has no point!
Thank you!
Hello Annie! This is a great question, the first step that I would take is to pray. The power of prayer is unbelievable, our great God is so awesome and listens to and answers prayer! Before you try to defend your faith, ask God for the wisdom to know whether this is part of His plan. As Believers in Christ, we are not to pick fights but rather be prepared when disputes arise. There are some atheists who are simply looking to make a Believer stumble, they are not actually interested in hearing the truth. "Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces." (Matt. 7:6 NKJV) We are called to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. If the atheist is just looking to make you angry and they are not willing to hear then it is not worth trying to convince them of what we know to be true. That brings me into my next point, also pray that this persons' heart would be softened. God said in Ezekiel 11:19, "Then I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within them, and take the stony heart out of their flesh, and give them a heart of flesh." (NKJV) Praying that the atheists' heart would be softened is very important without it, the person may never want to hear what you have to say. Keep in mind, if this is the step that God is leading you towards, then be sure to surrender and let Him lead you, for this is not our battle but His and He already won! May the Lord bless you with wisdom and strengthen your faith!
I’ve actually had some instances where people have harped on my own content. I ignored them, because unless they are ready to hear the gospel, it would do them or me no good to argue with them. I’m sure there are exceptions for this, and I would love to hear other opinions.