Christians & Atheists, How Should They Relate

Mike S. Adams has up an interesting column on how Christians often do react to Atheists, and how they really should. Mr. Adams himself is a former atheist, so he has an interesting perspective on things.

In fact, just the other day, I heard a Christian refer to Michael Newdow as an “attention-craving SOB.” It reminded me of the time I heard someone refer to Annie Laurie Gaylor as a “b**ch.” I don’t have the same reaction towards atheists, even when I see them attacking my basic religious freedoms. When I look into their eyes I see an emptiness that evokes pity. Maybe that’s because I was once one of them.

He makes some excellent points. In reviewing the Inauguration pictures on Flickr, I have been amazed how many protesters were able to catch normally staid and quiet Bush supporters expressing anger and rage. While the anger was certainly provoked - that is what protesters do best - it is hardly returning good for evil. How much more should this apply to Christians?