The Bible states that believers should not interact with non-believers (2 Corinthians 6:14-17, 2 John 1:9-11), but what about Jesus' entire message? Did He not preach about love and forgiveness, and didn't He spend his time with the poor and unfavored of society? It's been bothering me because I have been feeling very resentful of the way Christian leaders in the U.S. have been representing Christianity. It's become a political tool and a platform for judgment. It's easier to condemn someone or their ideas than to, at the very least, agree to disagree. I have friends who are atheists, and we have great discussions about religion- they respect my viewpoint while disagreeing with me, and I the same. I guess I don't feel the need to try and "save" people. I pray for them and I pray for myself, knowing full well that I am no better or worse than anyone else. I wouldn't deign to think that I am worthy to speak for God, but wouldn't He encourage debate and the chance to get His message heard at least?