Interview with 2 Postmodern Lost Guys- #2

Both of these guys were raised Catholic. One stopped going once he was 18 when he no longer was forced to go. The other continues to attend Catholic mass every week with his family (mother, father, and 5 brothers and sisters). Both have experience with religion. One took a trip with his family where a lady sees signs of the Virgin Mary and Jesus when she prays. He was at the lady’s house on her yard and felt a strong peace come over him and the smell of roses. After that he has taken church more seriously. The other went on a retreat and had a “spiritual” experience and actually led it the next year. Both guys have differing views on premarital sex. One feels as if it’s ok as long as you love each other; the other says it is wrong (although he has committed it). When asked about homosexuality they also both differed. One feels as if the person is predestined to it. He has a friend that came out and told people that he was gay. He said it doesn’t change the person it’s just how they are. The other, feels it is very wrong. Neither has accepted Jesus as their personal savior yet holds these beliefs. Both believe the bible is a teaching tool, but is not to be taken literally and feel that Christians can use it as an intimidation factor. Both feel as if they are being lectured when they are confronted by Christians about their wrong lifestyle. It’s hard having just a normal conversation with them. There are Christians though that they interact with that just want to lead them to Jesus not push them. They would prefer to be led then pushed. Why don’t Christians understand this? They also suggested that instead of being called “lost” why don’t refer to them as “searching?” I almost feel as if the one guy is a Christian just doesn’t know it. Is that possible?