Why is it that people say I push my 'religion' on others?

Question

i asked many questions on yahoo answers and ive always had people that have told me that i shouldnt push my religion on others

i cant make a point?

Answer 1

My guess is that they are saying this because you are doing it. You have asked 8 questions all concerning people's beliefs, you use the name "God is alive" and almost all the questions you have answered concern people's religious beliefs which you generally disagree with-- so do you want some kind of reassurance for pushing your religion on others or are you just being intentionally naive and disingenuous?

Answer 2

I think they say that because you have the nerve to even ask questions about religion at all. Religion is something that hits a nerve with just about everyone because we have a need to believe that we are right. If we aren't right there is a lot to lose. The reason that people respond is to justify themselves and the way that they live. I think that it is good to reflect on what you believe and make sure that you are not believing in something for the wrong reasons. Asking questions about religion is the first step in doing so.

Answer 3

Someone asks if its okay to have sex with their friend...you respond with a link 20 paragraph essay about the religious end of the world. If that is an example of how you respond to simple questions, no wonder people think you are pushing your religion. How would you like it if a Budist was in your face imploring you to believe the same as he did? It makes people resistant to your ideas. Honey attracts more flies than vinegar...lead by example. Your point will be stronger and therefore you will be more likely to be followed. Good luck.

Answer 4

Why do you have the word religion in quotation marks? Don't you even think it's a religion?

Maybe the way in which you ask your questions belittles others who do not believe in the same things that you do. Or maybe you "ask" questions that you already know--from your standpoint, anyway--the answers to. If you ask, "Why don't some people believe that the Bible is the word of God?", you hav e already clued us in to the idea that YOU do b elieve it is. You also sort of make it sound as if you think there is something wrong with those who don't. (This is just an example that I made up--I do not know what kind of questions you ask or have asked in the past.)

Just pay attention to how you phrase your questions, and only ask what you really want to know--don't ask a question just to stir things up.

Peace, Luv, and Kool Pops!!!!

Answer 5

You have to realize what a touchy and personal subject religion is with most people. When you talk to people about religion do you do it to make a point or are you preaching? Theres a big difference. People go to church to hear someone preach! Sometimes when people get to talking about their religion they give others the feeling that they are trying to be converted. I have found that if you feel the need to talk about your religion its best to keep it short and sweet. Sometimes professing your faith in God is more than enough. Nobody wants someone elses religion shoved down their throats!!

Answer 6

it's fair to make a point, but ask yourself are you constantly talking about your religion? when someone brings up religion as a topic do you make yours seem the only choice? are you up for and take constructive criticism about your religion. if you have a close and personal relationship with your savior, and you feel your not out of line, and at least no more than 3 people are telling you that you push your religion feel free to bare witness with your testimony.

Answer 7

I would guess that if people keep saying that you are pushing your religion on them, that you probably are. There is a difference between making a point and insisting that you're right because god says so.

Answer 8

you are only asking questions and if others do not like it then it is their choice to ignore your questions. You are not pushing your religion onto others. I think it is cool that you stand upon your faith and are brave enough to ask questions concerning what you believe in. Dont change for others, you have your right as do they to make their points on here.

Answer 9

From your question, it's hard to tell exactly what situations you're talking about.

If you're talking about the process of asking questions here on Yahoo -- your questions should be real questions, not attempts to "make a point". People consider that sneaky and insincere. [In church-speak, we say it's "a bad witness."] On the other hand, you can certainly share about God by *answering* questions that people pose about Him.

Or are people saying that you're "pushy" about your faith in everyday life, in relationships, etc.? If that's what you're talking about, please clarify: they may be right or they may be wrong. Or it may just be a matter of culture: in some parts of the US, for example, it's very common for people to talk about their church affiliation, while in some parts, it's almost a taboo subject.

Answer 10

religion in another way is also a form of science.where the principle may vary but the core origin what they want to say in one that is "god is one and all" so we dont want to push our religion to others,the way where we r going may differ but the point we reach is same so what the nessacity to pressurise people to follow the same way as one way traffic.