How do we reach "secularists", one with no visible interest in God?

Ya know I have to admit that your question IMO is just another way of saying "how do we con nonbelievers into believing" I'm sorry but you dont need to "reach" anyone....We all make our choices for very valid and personal reasons...those of us, myself included (I WAS a believer btw), dont' need to be "reached".....So why can't you just leave it be? We are happy to follow whatever it is we do and you should be happy for us for the fact that we've found OUR best faith/religion/path that helps us live happier, peaceful lives....and of course there are ppl who just have no interest in religion or spirituality at all and quite frankly that is totally up to them, maybe tht is what helps them live happier, peaceful lives...Nobody knows what we each need better than ourselves...

A true Christian seeks those who are lost even though they do not know that they are lost. In Mathew 28:16-20, Jesus gave The Great Commission. In verses 19 - 20 it has been said "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of age." Remember, it is a command, not a suggestion. Reaching out simply means sharing your own life testimony how you came to know God, or if not, showing it through your actions that would amaze them. Certainly, they will then ask you what's with you that they do not understand. Just tell you have Jesus Christ in your life, and that makes all the difference. :)

Love, love, love... and if possible talk. In talking I shall engage in a dialogue, looking at the possible logical outworking of each idealogies, including Christianity and comparing them. 1. To be intellectually honest one must not only critique others' religion, but must also be able to defend one's worldview or the ideology one adheres to. If one cannot defend one's position intellectually but knows only how to critique other position then one may fairly say that the person hardly has academic credibility. To the secular intellectual: How do you frame a coherent ethical system without God? From the beginning of human civilisation till now, who has really been successful in giving such an ethical system without anchoring the philosophy upon God? Having navigated these issue I would give a defence of Christian position. I believe many a time secular intellectuals are willing to listen to logical presentation of Christian position. Well, I wonder if anybody would read if the post is too long so I shall conclude here. With regards, headhunter525

There's a good chance you'll never be able to - which is something you'll have to come to terms with. The most annoying thing to someone who is not of your faith is a persistent pushiness when it comes to beliefs. The more you insist your way of life is best, the more likely you are to push them away. How to reach them in the best way possible? Live your life according to your beliefs, and let others live theirs. If they aren't happy with how their life or beliefs are, but see you're happy living your life and believing what you believe, they'd be more inclined to look into your religion. Whatever you do, don't ever tell people they're believing in the wrong thing, that they're lost, or that they're blinded by the devil, even if you may think they are. This is nothing short of counter-productive, and will do nothing but push them farther from joining your belief system. It make even cause them to be hostile towards your beliefs.

There are many people who prefer the universal facts of the universe. There is nothing wrong with knowing facts and being Christian of course. There are also those who are not Christian, but of other religions.

I question the need to "reach" them. I believe it is for each person to find God in their own way.

I'm afraid I must echo what some of the other posters have already said...why do you feel the need to "reach" them? I'm not a deeply religious person but I "think" I believe in God, however there are certainly plenty of times when I have my doubts. I was brought up in the church, I was involved with the church youth group and sang in the choir so I've had every opportunity to make my own choice as an adult. I respect your beliefs and I even appreciate that you feel it would be to the advantage of the secularists you write about to reach them and bring them into the "flock", or however you want to say it. I think in today's world with all the wars being waged in the name of religion, with the attempt by the religious right to mix politics with religion, with all the hypocrosy that's been exposed in those that were so quick to cast the first stone, many of these secularists you speak of are far less likely to change their minds any time soon. I agree with another poster who suggested - more or less, I'm not sure of the exact phrasing - that rather than trying to push your beliefs on others you should instead live your life and let others see that you're a good person and that you're happy and content in you life. Those who indeed feel they are "missing" something will reach our to you or others like you if they're meant to. Meanwhile, I'll always believe it's very possible to be a wonderful person and to live a very good charitable life even if you're not a Christian or any other religious denomination. Some of the "secular intellectuals" are such because they've actually studied theology and the bible and have come to the conclusion that there isn't enough evidence to support a religious faith in their case. Whatever anyone's reason is to believe or to not believe it is their own choice and it is not up to anyone else to try to change their mind. As has been said here already, trying to force it on someone who doesn't want it will only serve to push them further away. I say "live and let live" and treat people with kindness as your Jesus would want you to and you may find that kindness can be quite contagious. Annie