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>>598949

My step dad is ethnically Jewish but is very anti-religion and pretty much an atheist as far as I'm concerned(I'm not exactly splitting hairs between believing in some vague cosmic spiritual force and an atheist). I'm 20 years old. He's a bit of a conspiracy theorist and believes a small group of people control the world(he doesn't believe it's da joos though), and his dad was a rabbi.

The relationship between us is pretty cordial, we sorta just help each other out with stuff we need but we don't really have meaningful conversations about stuff for longer than 5 minutes(mostly because his atheistic tendencies bore me and I don't really feel like debating with him.)

>tl;dr he believes all religion is evil, not really sure if he actually believes in a "god" or not(prolly not), but it definitely isn't the God of the Bible.

>>598943

I always Imagen crying wojak, when I read that title

>>598943

I would give them Peter's book in return. :D

If anything, you should sit down with your step-father and see what specific problems he has with Christianity. We can help you make any counterarguments. Based on the book that he suggested, I think he might just be severely misinformed about Christianity. I wouldn't be surprised if he had trouble articulating any concrete arguments against the faith and instead resorts to the types of arguments you see in the book, such as "religion is bad becuz religious ppl did bad things!!" If this is the case, you'll have an easier time with explaining the faith.

You're right, the book he gave you lacks any objectivity. I'd say it's very similar to "The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins (which is almost considered a holy book by some atheists). It's basically a long rant.

We must also pray for your step-father, that he might be led towards Christ. Prayer is very important.

God bless you, bro.

>>598955

I'm also an ethnic Jew and I agree that secular Jews tend to be the biggest anti-theists, not just apathetic towards religion like some atheists. If you're feeling up for it, definitely sit down with him and scope out what specific issues he has with religion/Christianity.

>>598994

>I would give them Peter's book in return

that would definitely be a good ice breaker, a little bit cheeky

>If anything, you should sit down with your step-father and see what specific problems he has with Christianity.

He views it as a man made thing made to control people and gain wealth, afaik. Some pseudo-Marxist stuff, probably.

How would I counter the argument that religion is man made? ie; God didn't make man, man made god

How do I show an ethnic Jew with Israeli citizenship that Jesus was the messiah? Is showing that He fulfilled the prophecies enough? It seems like a lost cause if I'm honest, there's just way too many barriers with some people to get saved.

I guess all I can do is pray though, thanks for the advice anon.

pic sorta related

Dealing with atheist parents is easy af. My dad is glad that I've converted because both my character and my life have significantly improved since then.

>>599023

>How would I counter the argument that religion is man made? ie; God didn't make man, man made god

Show him the bigger picture

>>598943

Hmm, the i can only tell you, what i do right now. Right now i really don't push the issue, but my experience in the past has been that of half and half. With my family half believers, and half non believers. I mean i could suggest books like C.S Lewis mere Christianity, but doesn't work if they're in the mindset like my uncle of, *you still believe in fairy tales then?* Really just depends, if they're more opened minded you might have a better shot.

>>598955

>My step dad is ethnically Jewish but is very anti-religion and pretty much an atheist

>a conspiracy theorist and believes a small group of people control the world(he doesn't believe it's da joos though)

>and his dad was a rabbi

May God have mercy with your soul.