Converting an agnostic to Christianity involves building a trusting relationship, fostering open dialogue, and presenting the Christian faith through personal example rather than forced arguments . Focus on addressing their specific questions through Christian apologetics, encouraging them to read the Bible (particularly the Gospels), and praying for them, as conversion is seen as a personal journey often requiring intellectual and spiritual exploration. Key Approaches for Engaging Agnostics: Build Authentic Relationships: Approach conversations with love and respect, rather than attempting to "proselytize" or prove superiority. Listen genuinely to understand why they are agnostic. Use Apologetics and Logic: Provide logical reasons for faith. Recommend resources like GotQuestions.org or books by apologists, which address questions about the existence of God and the reliability of the Bible. Focus on Jesus: Shift focus from abstract theology to the life, c...
Why Does God Allow Suffering? By: Bob Russell and Rob Suggs Topic: Everyday Life Suffering Perspective: Engage Let’s be honest: This is no easy question, the relationship of God to human suffering. Why Does God Allow Suffering? The wise and the devout have grappled with it throughout history, and not always to a victorious conclusion. St. Teresa of Avila said, “Lord, if this is the way you treat your friends, it’s no wonder you don’t have many!” At least hers was less an expression of doubt than of frustration. Others have taken hold of the Question as a kind of checkmate in the game of rationalizing God out of existence—or at least diminishing our view of him. Their line goes like this: God is purportedly good. Yet there is great human suffering. Since God doesn’t intervene, he lacks either the will or the power. If he lacks the will, he isn’t good after all. (If he’s God, he isn’t good.) If he lacks the power, he isn’t God after all. (If he’s good, he isn’t God.) It’s a stri...