Recently, I've read a great book, Jim and Casper Go to Church. Jim Henderson is a believer who spends time developing a friendship with Matt Casper, an atheist. Together, they toured churches across America, some very well-known and some that I have never heard of. Each chapter is focused on a specific church where Jim asks his atheist friend to give an honest "outsider" opinion of that church. You'll be surprised at some of his insights (very practical observational points coming from an atheist).
It also shares some interesting perspectives about how believers should act around non-believers. I've known many believers who want to debate and argue their beliefs "to the point of death!" I love how this book teaches how we should "defend the space" and learn to listen to non-believers. Oftentimes, non-believers find believers to be downright rude because we tend to try to "shove" our beliefs down their throats.
Anyway, I found this video and it reminded me a little bit of this book and how believers and non-believers can co-exists and respect each other. In case you don't know, Penn is an adamant atheist. Watch how a believer gained his respect.
May we all have the "Christlike" attitude of this "unnamed" believer to be bold and at that the same time - to be respectful!
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