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Share one or two ways you or someone you know has lovingly responded to an attack on your/their Christian faith.
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My husband was questioned on how he could believe God created the universe. He calmly explained his position and why he believed it was correct. He stayed calm and listened to the other person but stated his stance firmly.
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I have often dealt with science colleagues at various levels who sometimes viciously attack my views (sometimes simply their perceptions of my views). I’ve found it’s always more effective to respond calmly.
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One student came up to me and said that he was being discriminated since his application for a student council leader was rejected. The final round of interview with the school leadership did ask the candidate of how they lead a life committed to Christ and how they can be an example for the other students. He believed he failed this last stage because he was not a Christian. The school was criticized heavily but over time and several discussions, he finally understood the significance and able to accept the decision.
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My husband worked in the coal mines for a few years. An underground coal mine is a dark place, literally and figuratively. He is an elder in our church, and even when we were in our early twenties, I have always seen him as wise beyond his years. Evangelism is probably his number one spiritual gift. Often underground he would share the Gospel to the men around him. Often times they would not want to hear it and were rarely shy in saying so. Of course he would still do it, but in different ways. Instead of giving mini-sermons on their truck drive to their work site, he would have one-on-one discussions, most of it brought up by the men themselves. They saw my husband as someone to respect due to his integrity and faith, so they would often seek answers from him. He never responded in a frustrated way through all of this. My husband trusted in the Lord to bring him the opportunities as the Lord saw fit. He prayed for them. They came.
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Once, I was asked to go out for drinks at a convention with some co-workers. I told them no thanks, and gave the explanation that I don’t drink alcohol. To which they replied, “You can drink soda instead. ” I told them I felt uncomfortable doing that and offered to do something else with them the next day. Later, I found out they were offended.