Barna’s Spiritually Open research shows that 65 percent of people with no faith  (also known as “nones”) know a Christian—and nearly half (45%) say a Christian they know has talked to them about their faith.

So, what do atheists, agnostics and people with no faith want spiritual conversations with Christians to look like?

In our survey, responses are clear: The top thing nones look for in a conversation with a Christian is that they “listen without judgment” (39%).

People of no faith are also hoping for honesty about questions and doubts, and they don’t want forced conclusions. The best learning environment, they express, is one marked by care and consideration.

Interested in learning what other attributes nones hope to see show up in their faith conversations with Christians? Check out “For Good Conversations About Faith, Try Talking Less”—part of our Spiritually Open series exclusively available on Barna Access Plus—to discover key insights and helpful next steps.