Convincing others to convert to your religion so that they can be saved is the right thing to do. Agree?

Answer 1

I think you've got the right to tell people about something that you think is good and has given you joy. If you just dined at this beautiful restaurant and you loved it so much, you'd want to tell others about it right? Telling doesn't mean they'd be inclined to check it out for themselves; you don't want to try to force someone to go to this restaurant when they don't want to.

The bottom line: telling others about it is good enough. "Convincing" them? Depends on what you mean by it, but definitely not if you are thinking of dragging them to the restaurant, sitting them down, handing them the menu, and telling them that the steak is the best meal.

Answer 2

No I don't agree letting someone make up there mind as to what they want by teaching them the history of your religion is more acceptable. Convincing someone sounds like your trying to sell something and make your religion sound better than another.. To each his own learn something from the person your trying to convince and you will be a more educated person and maybe you can do the same for the person you should be teaching not convincing.

Answer 3

This assumes that there is only one path to God. Do you agree with that? If so, who are you to judge? Isn't that the right of God? There are many paths to God, some that you cannot even see. If you want to convert others to your religion because of your joy and faith, that's one thing, but simply so that they can be saved? How do you know that your path is the right one and the one you are converting others from is wrong? Simple answer, you don't. Have faith and convince others through your devoutness, charity and good works.

Answer 4

It depends on your motives. If you seek to get them into it for any reason other than concern for their spiritual well-being, then no it is not a good idea. If you are seeking to use them as a suicide bomber, or to exploit their ignorance fro monetary gain, that is plain wrong. If you truly only wish to help them, then you would be remiss in not trying to convert them. It all has to do with your heart.

Christians are called upon to "spread the news" not convert, especially forcibly. A forcible conversion is no conversion at all. Take the Romans for instance. They required most of the people they subjugated to bow down and worship their gods. These gods were forgotten as soon as the Romans left.

Answer 5

Convincing people to know Jehovah God is the right thing. You can be in a given religion and that doesn't mean you are in the right one. But if you teach a person to find God (He wants to be found) and how to find Him,
you will definitely save that person. Now THAT is the right thing to do.

Answer 6

No religion can save anybody... It is just like a bribe to attract towards a particular religion. Such things are done only by the people of weak religions who want more strength.

Answer 7

When asked how many ways there are to heaven, Pope Benedict XVI responded, "There are as many ways as there are people." I believe we should inform others of our beliefs but not push them on others. Additionally, I don't believe in converting fellow Christians to my denomination of Christianity (Catholicism). I feel that once every single person on earth has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and accepts Him as Savior, then we can start with denominations. However, as long as there is still one non-Christian in the world, that should be our focus. Just my two cents.

Answer 8

beliefs are relative to the person. if certain beliefs get a person through life and help them be a better person, i don't think anyone has the right to impose their own beliefs on them. how do you know that you haven't just really messed them up? what if they misinterpret what your religion is about and go nuts? (remember Waco?) Who are you to decide what someone else believes?
also, what happens if they were in the right religion and you convert them to the wrong one? you aren't saving anyone then........ : )

Answer 9

No, I don't agree. Just worry about saving yourself and let others find their own way. I think religion is a personal thing and you should keep your religious beliefs to yourself.

Answer 10

If they will be saved by your religion, and lost eternally in hell for following something else, then of course you should try to convert them. Would anybody claim it was right, kind, just, or loving to allow people to continue in damnable error?

Answer 11

It is right to try but in our culture going around preaching to people who aere not interested has an adverse effect and just makes them think Christians are annoying. Personally I think it is best to watch and wait to see if those around you are interested. You can prey for people that you think might be and see if God makes them ready for you to talk to. Generally I don't think you can concience people to beleive something different. They either have made up their own mind our they haven't. You can be an example of what God's love does with out making them think Christians are crazy. Of course you should always stand up for your beliefs if someone asks you or it comes up in conversation. I do think that God wants everyone to be saved but it is by His work not your that they will be saved, although he may use you.