Being mocked by friends

[tektonik]

Get new friends.

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Toxic relationships aren’t good when you’re trying to purge toxicity (sin) from your life. It sounds reclusive, but sometimes having no friends is better than having bad friends.

 

[MaryRita85]

If it were not for the entire friendship, I would believe it was a joke. She is blatantly an Atheist, andduring college I became Agnostic so it worked out ok. As you all have mentioned, now I am home. After that comment was made, she has here and there posted Anti-Christian pictures and sayings, such as “Why do I not go to church, the same reason I don’t go looking for Unicorns in the forest…” I know I need to end this relationship, but I don’t know how. I avoid conflict, I’m a pretty loving and sweet person. Obviously, I will not allow her to mock me (since there her posts have been ignored). I just don’t know how, maybe I should just do it and expect the wrath of negativity and my past being slung at my face one last time I guess.

I know I am strong enough, I have went through so much in life and I am sure I can handle anything. I don’t desire conflict but if that is what is necessary than so be it. There are ways of being tactful and respectful. I am where I need to be now and you are either support me or bring me down. Tough decisions have to be made and that is reality. I think I just needed to know that I do have the courage!

 

[CompSciGuy]

If your friends think that it is impossible for you to be redeemed because of your past, perhaps they ought to be pointed to our Lord’s parable about the prodigal son. It will show them how God really feels about sinners who repent.

 

[AlanFromWichita]

If your friends think that it is impossible for you to be redeemed because of your past, perhaps they ought to be pointed to our Lord’s parable about the prodigal son. It will show them how God really feels about sinners who repent.

And then there’s Saul-to-Paul!

Alan

 

[Contra_Mundum_1]

I know I need to end this relationship, but I don’t know how. I avoid conflict, I’m a pretty loving and sweet person. Obviously, I will not allow her to mock me (since there her posts have been ignored). I just don’t know how, maybe I should just do it and expect the wrath of negativity and my past being slung at my face one last time I guess.

Perhaps you could keep ignoring the offensive posts and let this relationship die a natural death. Don’t give people ammunition, they already have enough because of your conversion. Just step away. You will soon find that people who like to see themselves as tolerant and inclusive and happen to be atheists can be very cruel to those who believe in God. Welcome to the club
It will get easier, I promise. You will meet new people, end unhealthy friendships and simply move on. Don’t let this childish behaviour spoil this wonderful period of your life.

 

[MaryRita85]

Perhaps you could keep ignoring the offensive posts and let this relationship die a natural death. Don’t give people ammunition, they already have enough because of your conversion. Just step away. You will soon find that people who like to see themselves as tolerant and inclusive and happen to be atheists can be very cruel to those who believe in God. Welcome to the club
It will get easier, I promise. You will meet new people, end unhealthy friendships and simply move on. Don’t let this childish behaviour spoil this wonderful period of your life.

That is a great idea and honestly, that is somewhat what I have been doing. It just makes me upset they say that Christians are so intolerant and judgemental and negative…etc yet the only ones that have been negative so far have been the non-believers. I have only spoken joyful words, because that is how I feel, yet they bring so much animosity and anger.:doh2: I have not put anyone down, only tried to be uplifting for myself and those around me…

 

[Contra_Mundum_1]

It just makes me upset they say that Christians are so intolerant and judgemental and negative…etc yet the only ones that have been negative so far have been the non-believers. I have only spoken joyful words, because that is how I feel, yet they bring so much animosity and anger.:doh2: I have not put anyone down, only tried to be uplifting for myself and those around me…

Yeah, I find it fascinating how people allow themselves such double standards. Keep being yourself and be happy. You have every reason to be: you are at your Father’s house now. And you never know how your joyful expression of your faith will influence some people. We evangelise by living our faith and by loving God. That is what people notice and find attractive.

So are you being received to the church on sunday? (I’m sorry if you mentioned that already, perhaps I missed it.)

 

[MaryRita85]

Yeah, I find it fascinating how people allow themselves such double standards. Keep being yourself and be happy. You have every reason to be: you are at your Father’s house now. And you never know how your joyful expression of your faith will influence some people. We evangelise by living our faith and by loving God. That is what people notice and find attractive.

So are you being received to the church on sunday? (I’m sorry if you mentioned that already, perhaps I missed it.)

That is my hope, they will see the diffence in me and what I have become, I want to be an example!
At the Easter Vigil tomorrow, I will be Confirmed It will be a family affair, as my husband has been doing RCIA with me and will be Baptized and Confirmed AND my 4 year old twin daughtes will be Baptized!!

 

[Contra_Mundum_1]

That is amazing, absolutely amazing. Congratulations to all of you. I can’t imagine anything more wonderful than a married couple journeying in the faith together.

I was baptised and confirmed 20 years ago and remember well how happy I was. It has not always been easy but I have never regretted it, not for a second.

 

[MaryRita85]

I hope to be exactly where you are at some point