Why does every religion I have ever come into contact with (don't know voodoo, hindu, or buddhists) try to make me believe what they do and get angry if I don't but at same time profess respect+love for others?
2006-07-06 03:45:31 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I did not mean to generalize..meant to say those who I have met (i would say 8 out of 11 try to convert)
2006-07-06 04:23:30 · update #1
As far as Christians, it is because they've been told to be "fishers of men" and should try and "save" others. I guess they think Jesus said this but I have my doubts. So much has been changed though the years and translations that we cannot know what exactly Jesus said and what was "filtered" through mankind-which is a lot!
I think we need to let people believe (or not) how they wish.
2006-07-06 03:51:51 · answer #1 · answered by Cindy P 4 · 11⤊ 3⤋
Jesus gave the christians the Great Commission to go out to all the world and make disciples (Matt 28:18-20).
Also, I would not get angry with you. I would end up praying for you, but there is no reason to get angry.
To Autumnshadz: My wife is a Soka Gakkai Buddhist and they have a special word for trying to convert you "shakabuku" which basically means a forced conversion. If they think that you might be considering joining, you won't get a seconds rest until you do.
2006-07-06 10:50:00 · answer #2 · answered by bobm709 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know I can't recall every hearing a Buddhist or Hindu that tried to convert people. Like someone else said though, you are making a generalization about other religions. There are Christians, Muslims, and Jews out there that don't force their religion on people. People can state their beliefs and tellyou why they feel that their religion is right for them but they aren't necessarily trying to convert you. Ultimately if you want to convert it's up to you and no one else.
2006-07-06 10:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by Kyleen G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they approach you in anger, they're focusing their attempts at "conversion" negatively. The Scripture says that we are to "go ye out into the highways and hedges and COMPEL them to come in," meaning that we are to witness and preach salvation to people, not cram it down their throats! God does the converting; we merely lead people in. There is a "righteous anger" that the Scripture speaks of, but that is generally reserved for fighting spiritual discord and disturbances in the church, not for fighting with people who don't understand or wish to convert. I'm sorry you've experienced these negative aspects of individual witness, but I assure you that if you are ever approached by a witness sharing their beliefs in a positive way, you'll know it. Granted, there is a desperate need today for preaching that the end is near, but there is a time and place for that after someone has gotten an understanding of salvation and has begun to cultivate a relationship with God.
2006-07-06 11:02:50 · answer #4 · answered by bigvol662004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I have never seen a Buddhist or Hindu try to convert someone. It is usually Christians who try to do the converting. Besides, you are generalizing, and that's not fair, is it?
2006-07-06 10:47:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. Here’s another; why would anyone claim to be a Christian and hate people not there race, color, religion, etc? And why would a Christian kill in the name of Christ or God? If they were a true Christian, they would know that Christ preached love and tolerance. I'm no longer a Christian because of all the judgment and fear they placed into me. My faith allows others freedom of choice and doesn't push beliefs on those who don't want it.
2006-07-06 10:53:44 · answer #6 · answered by EUDORA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are taught in the Church to carry the word to others and spread the news. I am sorry you feel like you have been pressured in the past and I myself, have never gotten angry at someone for having different beliefs than I do, but I must say, it is frustrating when you know the love of god and someone you care about does not.
2006-07-06 10:51:33 · answer #7 · answered by AT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called The Great Commission. Jesus instructed His disciples to go into the world and preach the gospel--to share the "good news."
Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."(NIV)
That's why.
2006-07-06 18:11:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because religion is big buisness. Ever seen a collection plate in a church? Ever wonder why an omnipotent god would need money?
The fact is, more sheep = more sheep to fleece.
It's a con-job nothing more.
2006-07-06 10:49:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it says they must go out and preach their gospel and recruit. They are following their faith.
They are not here to teach tolerance and that whole love & respect is only for THEIR OWN KIND. They are a clique and either you are in or out.
2006-07-06 10:50:28 · answer #10 · answered by csucdartgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May be because their faith is not strong enough and by forcing their faith on you they are looking for the comfort that what they believe in is right.
2006-07-06 10:50:50 · answer #11 · answered by RG 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋