Christians try to convert people to Christianity because they only want to help save them so it would only be with good intentions. If that's the case then shouldn't people appreciate that someone else is trying to do something out of compassion for them, instead of getting offended?
2006-07-13 13:51:28 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Often their insistence that their belief is the only one of any value devalues my own deeply held beliefs. This is disrespectful of me. I will be tolerant of them as I will for anyone who isn't being overtly offensive, but disrespect is overtly offensive behavior, isn't it?
If I keep trying to pluck your eyebrows for you despite your wish that I wouldn't do this, and I was doing it with the very best intentions, how would you feel about it?
2006-07-13 13:59:54 · answer #1 · answered by Batty 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
When I was a pagan, I still understood that Christians still had good intentions. I dident beleive in Jesus, but I'd just smile and thank them for their time. I was not interested and the " Christian God" did not apply to me at the time.
I didn't appreciate it when they went overboard and started forcing beliefs on people.Some Christians were pushy, and resorted to an anti-everything personality. I still don't think that's right.
I now am a Christian, and I have accepted Christ as my savior. I did it on my own, not because of any body's pushy tactics. I did it because I opened my heart, and because I saw the kindness and love that God has for me.
Christians have fo focus on love and compassion. Helping humanity, rather than pushing religion on people. Whats the best way to show people how wonderful God is? By being loving ambassadors of Christ? Or by being pushy, annoying Christians?
2006-07-13 14:02:34 · answer #2 · answered by rxqueen♥ † 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course not. Every individual who preaches and interpreted the good words of our God has a good intention to promote peace and unity. Well, in converting, it is their own prerogative I believe, after all, I don't think that there is a a religion on this planet whose intention is to promote evil and hatred.Even Islam is a good religion, if we really look deep inside the Holy Quran and try to disect each and every words with the right interpretation.
2006-07-13 14:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by Sam X9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I wasnt always a Christian and have to say that some Christians do have some offensive ways of trying to convert people. I never would have been interested in learning about Jesus if everyone came at me with fire and brimstone. I dont think very many people would.
2006-07-13 13:56:00 · answer #4 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 09:15:49 · answer #5 · answered by pfeifer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it happens to me all the time. I am not offended by it. I just let them know that I am happy in my religion and if they want to talk about the two then that is fine with me. I have been a christian and my current religion so I can openly talk about either one. When they tell me that God loves me I let them know that my Gods love them too. It is true and and it they are offended by that then that is basically their problem. I mean if it is ok for them to say it honestly to me then why can't I say it honestly to them?
2006-07-13 13:58:38 · answer #6 · answered by Mawyemsekhmet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really liked Batty's answer. It is the disrespect that bothers me. The first time someone approaches me I thank them for their concern and state that I follow another religion that I am happy with. I'm okay with that. But when they continue on and start to badger me, insult me, express pity for me, tell me that I should not follow my own convictions, tell me that their particular religion is the ONLY one that EVERYONE must have, etc., well then it gets irritating. No one likes to be insulted. How can they devalue my convictions and still expect me to show value to theirs? If someone is rude to me--whether the subject is religion or something else--I walk away. Any meaningful conversation has ended.
2006-07-14 04:08:42 · answer #7 · answered by Witchy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I get offended because by trying to convert me to another faith, that tells me that they don't respect me and my own beliefs. Any true friend of mine accepts that I'm agnostic and doesn't try to change me because they like me the way I am.
2006-07-13 14:12:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is every religion trying to convert others to their own. Nothing to get offended, its all upto the person to choose what ever he thinks is right.
2006-07-13 13:56:43 · answer #9 · answered by NchantingPrincess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try to end the event as soon as possible if they were aggressive as they have no idea what they are talking about.
The idea that I should respect religious nonsense is absurd.
I would immediately try to turn the tables and show them why their beliefs are bad and based on ignorance and biases.
2006-07-13 15:07:23 · answer #10 · answered by Alan Turing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋