They seem to get in the way.
Should I respect them or just resort to smite?
2006-07-10 18:04:53 · 14 answers · asked by OldManOnTheMountain 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
*ahem* ...I mean I have this friend who is think about it...It's not me. I would never do that...
2006-07-10 18:08:09 · update #1
Redundant question here. If you are "forcibly converting" someone then you are NOT giving respect to culture, religion, faith or personal belief.
Faith is a choice. And one we should choose wisely.
2006-07-10 18:14:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anna M 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't understand what you mean by "forcible converting" someone. It first of all doesn't seem like an effective way to further God's kingdom. More importantly thought, it is not us who "convert" people. In 1 Corinthians 3 it talks about seeds that have been planted. This is the sharing of the gospel. It says in verse 7 "So then neither is he that planteth anything, neither he that watereth (continuing presentations of the gospel); but God that giveth increase." Salvation is clearly a work of the Lord. This is so encouraging to me to know that even when I give into a fear of man, or stumble in my speech or feeble understanding of the glorious gospel--God is sovereign. So read your bible and speak truth to all!
2006-07-11 01:15:26 · answer #2 · answered by sarah s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aside from the fact that "forcibly converting" someone wouldn't really convert them, I think the kind of people who would try that wouldn't care about the other person's previous beliefs.
2006-07-11 01:10:25 · answer #3 · answered by mathgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't forcibly convert someone. All you can do is change the way they behave in front of people. They still have and will always retain freedom of conscience.
Dad
2006-07-11 01:10:05 · answer #4 · answered by Dear Old Dad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't forcibly convert anyone, belief comes from the heart !! What religion does that ? Mind washing is a crime !
2006-07-11 01:09:43 · answer #5 · answered by amom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who is forcibly converted? We have a choice to respond or not to. Matter of fact... based on what I see with regards to the ACLU... it seems they would prefer that Christians do not have the choice to be Christians but subjected to the silence of the skeptics who are intolerant of us!
2006-07-11 01:09:27 · answer #6 · answered by ddead_alive 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as forcible conversion. A phrase comes to mind. Indentured-servant hood.
2006-07-11 01:06:53 · answer #7 · answered by RYAN P C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cannot forcibly convert someone.. well.. ok.. I can't.. because I believe in Jesus the Christ and in our Heavenly Father and in the Holy Ghost... but you have free will to believe as you wish.
2006-07-11 01:07:50 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Converting people forcibly is a crime
2006-07-11 01:06:27 · answer #9 · answered by sajid_icfai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one is forced to convert. That is their choice. Respect them!!
2006-07-11 01:08:24 · answer #10 · answered by altruistic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋