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Atheists, Deists, & Christians, Oh, My!
By John Ingrisano and Sponsored by R. J. Maves Photography of Ellison Bay
Nov 9, 2011 - 8:57:07 AM
Once upon a time, when I was down and almost out, a couple reached out to me and helped me up. They gave me a glimmer of caring and support (and they fed me regularly) during a time of loneliness and borderline despair. They were the friends when I could not find a friend. To this day, I hold them in a special place in my heart, and I still cherish the continuation of our periodic meals together, accompanied by lively conversation. Here’s the kicker: She is an atheist (a devout nonbeliever) and he is a deist (who sees God’s presence in the orderliness of the world, but not so much in the religions of the world), and, in many respects, they are more Christian in their values and actions than many churchgoers I know. Yes, we tease each other and, on occasion, we hotly discuss the “why” of our positions. However, we also respect each other, and, yes, they allow/encourage me to offer a prayer before we eat. My point: Not sure, exactly, but I think it is that (A) there just may be many roads to Salvation and Truth and (B) if Christ said we should love one another, then my atheist and deist friends are mighty fine Christians. Let us not judge. “If only one person would show some pity; if only one would turn and comfort me.” -King David (Psalm 69:20) I have the privilege of knowing many people who color outside the lines. I will not judge them. As for my atheist friends, if you read this, I ask that you do not take offense when I say that I will pray for you at the time of your death … not so much that you come to see life from my perspective, but that God welcomes you as a friend of mine, a friend who, like the Good Samaritan, bandaged my wounds in a time of trouble. God bless you.
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