How do you forget about what other people think?

Daily affirmations help a lot. They sound ridiculous, I know, but just reminding yourself every day who you are and why you believe reaffirms that faith. It may also be helpful to write your favorite scriptual or inspirational quotes and stick them up on the walls of your room.

What other people think about God might be an interesting topic of conversation, but it shouldn't affect your convictions. Just because you disagree with your friends doesn't make you any less right than they are, and it doesn't mean you have to compromise your faith. They believe what they believe, and you believe what you believe, and you're all still friends. That's great. If they try and belittle your beliefs, then, well, they're not your friends.

If they accidentally make a remark that offends you, let them know. Most of the time, they didn't mean it to hurt your feelings or insult your faith. They just didn't know. Informing them of your issue may also allow them to participate in helping you over your spiritual speed bump. They might want to help - even if they don't believe like you do.

And remember, if they make you feel small, and they do it on purpose (read: after you tell them how their comments make you feel), then find better friends. I don't care if they are Christian or Taoist. "No one can make you feel inferior without your permission." ;)

Your friendly, neighborhood Agnostic.

I know how you feel as a former Christian, i know the persecution is tough, and hard to live with, even other Christians make fun of fellow Christians just to seem "cool" or accepted among their peers, the reason i stopped being a christian (1 of the reasons) is because i realized it's nearly impossible to be one in today's society without being a hypocrite.
Anyways, to help you along your path, maybe i should mention that i struggle with sexuality problems and ive also never been the same as anyone else, im just different, i could try to hide it and be normal and fit in with the crowd but then i realized something, i would never be happy, i will always just be a big fake thing....and i would die like that
so you be yourself , all of yourself, and you would meet people who love it! and love you for you! even though you might think that might be impossible, somebody once told me that you don't change to suit other people, cause there will be those people who will want to suit you! :)
good luck kid ^ ^

ignore them

I know how you feel... partially. I'm Christian but a lot of my friends are athiest. While i try to show them that God is real and loves us all very much, they don't believe. Sometimes they do make fun of me but i try to think like Jesus and not get mad. I know that they do that because they don't believe like i do. Just remember that God always loves you and that he can't see the flaws or rude labels that others see.

If it helps, try to find a video from Louie Giglio... he helps me really get God.

It is part of the cross we ourselves have to bear. John 1:5 It hurts yes, but there is worse. So I remember the actual cross that Jesus bore...I think of the people who have been persecuted throughout centuries and that torture they endured (or died as a result) cannot compare.

It helps to have other Christian friends or people who share a spiritual thirst and willingness to seek ~ I have friends of all denominations and faiths, yet they know my belief. I respect them & their right to choose their own path & faith, yet I am most comfortable, especially in times of need or heartache, I find-when someone understands & can offer me some wisdom that I can really relate to & that has been from people filled with that Holy spirit or that God works through. That helps me.

If I cared about what others thought- I'd be screwed. (I know I do care, lol... but I cannot afford to try to "look good" at all times when it comes to saving my butt or when I just have to choose. If I am wimpy and stand down when others hold strong to their belief, what will God think of me? I know He understands, but it also isn't good. He doesn't deserve that, and after all Jesus did! He doesn't deserve that at all. I am not a perfect Christain, & I am sure I do not always make Him proud~ but more than anything I would like to please my father!

So surround yourself with things that lift up your spirit and feed your soul the message, the word, and strengthens you so you can grow stronger!

i think we all go threw that when we chose the path of the lord... even Jesus did when he was alive. He worked threw it though and we should to. Being Christan is something we should rejoice in because its something so special. Believe me when i say the lord will change your life for the better. So carry on believing and remember that he will be there to help you with your friends

Remember what you are here for is to know jesus and make him known. Also remember jesus is coming soon so think of it this way you have a master which is coming back soon and don't you want him to be pleased with don't you so you should do anything to make jesus happy with you when he comes. Hope this helps :)