What is your response to this?

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by soldoutochrist

If an agnostic directs a question pointedly and says,

"With so many gods and bibles and religions out there, why should I believe that yours is the right one?"

I really had no idea what to say and felt like an idiot. IS there an appropriate response that would help convince them?

I'd point out to him that he is not an agnostic if he is asking why he should chose our God. :-)

[Jeremy]

Originally Posted by Carpenter

I would say, "why are you asking, could it be that the Lord Jesus is dealing with your heart?"

I am sure they are joking, but that would not be a very good way to approach an intellectual doubter.

The Case for Christ is an amazing book, as is Case for a Creator (get the junior addition if you don't want to have your brain explode the first time you encounter Steven Hawkins theory of origin. Lol.) and you should buy them and familiarize yourself with them.

I would NOT use them as a means of convincing an agnostic though. A person who calls themselves agnostic seems like the right person to throw facts at, but in reality, they will likely resist it.

My approach would be, "I could tell you ________ and _______, but I am sure you have heard it all before. And despite such evidence as ________ and ______ I can understand how you could still be skeptical. For me, it all comes down to_____" and there you share your testimony. The of the Blood of the Lamb and the word of your testimony is a powerful combination.

Someone that is agnostic is likely to be pretty educated, so know that going in and don't try and "win", or beat yourself up for not being able to convert them. It's a tough sell.

[nahkoe]

Originally Posted by soldoutochrist

If an agnostic directs a question pointedly and says,

"With so many gods and bibles and religions out there, why should I believe that yours is the right one?"

I really had no idea what to say and felt like an idiot. IS there an appropriate response that would help convince them?

Out of all the gods that exist, there is only one who loves you, cares about you, and desires an intimate relationship with you.

Please remember you can not convince anyone, that is not your job. Live your life, let them see God in you. Be real, don't push it, don't fake it, don't desperately try to convince them.