How do u try to help God get more christians if they dont listen?

Question

My friend has a boyfriend and i am trying to tell him about God cauz he always says that a lunnitic made him up to make us feel better about ourselves!!! Then i ask him questions like how did we get here and he keeps giving excuses like a cell and i was like who made that cell and he was like the earth and i was like who made the earth and he was like a bunch of rocks and i was like then who made those rocks in fact who made the whole universe!!! And then my friend which is a "christian" told me to shut up and told me to quit trying to make ppl believe in my belives. I mean arent christains suppose to witness! if so then y do i feel so lonely!! I mean my friend should encourge me not bring me down rite!! How do i get my friend to help me witness and how do i witness to her bf!

Answer 1

WOW!!!! u r an awsome person!!! i m the same way. Dude have you ever heard of the book called Battle Cry For my Generation by Ron Luce? Its THE most amazing book ull ever read. It helps u in what ur talking about, turning people to God. With that book and other resources the book suggests along with some prayer ur goal is totally possible. I'll pray for you.

Answer 2

Why does God need more Christians?

If a thing is "True"... "Authentic"..."the Real Deal"... it can stand on its own. If God is omnipotent...knows all... sees all..etc... then God doesn't NEED anyone or anything. God doesn't need help. God doesn't need more Christians.

IF a thing is "False"... "untrue"...."Made up"...then it can't stand on its own. It requires support. It NEEDS to be propped up. If you're saying that God "NEEDS" more Christians, then, is it possible that what you believe isn't authentic? If it needs the support of other believers to make it valid...to keep it going...then it can't stand on its own.

Your tone sounds like you think the B/F is ignorant, or doesn't really know the truth.... that somehow, he's "missing the point". Well, did you EVER stop to think for ONE MOMENT that the same could be true of you? He wasn't there at the beginning of everything to know what happened. AND... neither were you.

You speak as if you KNOW....but you don't. You Believe. Belief is not knowledge. Knowledge is based on fact...evidence...proof. Belief is based on faith and acceptance - not proof. No matter how strongly you believe in a thing, that doesn't make it TRUE - it just means you believe.

Let's test your knowledge: You say you're a Christian, right? How many versions are there of Christianity? One...ten...20?

According to David Barrett (a Christian) in the "World Christian Encyclopedia" (a Christian book), there are:

- 10,000 MAJOR Religions in the world
- 150 of which have at least 1,000,000 followers
- Within Christianity (one of the 10,000 religions) there are 33,830 denominations...almost 34,000 different "flavors" of Christianity alone.

If there's only ONE TRUE RELIGION....then why are there almost 34,000 versions of it in Christianity? How can you be so SURE that what you're "witnessing" is even the truth? Have you studied the other 33,829 denominations of Christianity? Have you studied the 9,999 other major religions? If not, then how can you say with any certainty that YOUR beliefs are correct?

Belief is the "lazy-boy" of consciousness. It's only requirement is that you accept. Don't ask questions. Just "have faith". Faith in what: one of tens of thousands of different beliefs? I hope you choose wisely.

I wish you Peace.

Answer 3

As a Wiccan and a recovering Catholic, I can say honestly, witness all you like but the harder you push, the harder I will ignore you.
If you really want to convert someone, show them through actions and deeds, not through incessant yacking.
You can voice your beliefs all you like, but not everyone is going to agree with you. This does not make them lesser.
You need to ask yourself, what is more important to you, having only christian friends who will think exactly like you, and want exactly what you want and not question anything you say or having a diverse group of people around you with many beliefs and backgrounds.
Also remember, only American Christians ignore the possiblilty of evolution. Most Christians worldwide, even the Pope, recognize that while genesis may be correct in someways, we do not know how long your God's days were. How can you honestly say that God, a being so powerful that in your mind He created the universe, has a day as short as ours of 24 hours? Is He not eternal? A fly lives 24 hours, so a second of time is a day to them. Could that also not be true in reverse for your God.
Speak but also listen.

Answer 4

Pushing your beliefs onto another person is an easy way to push them away. Rather than using words, live your life as an example. When people see how peaceful you are through troubling times, how you give others comfort when they ask, how completely happy you are---they will ask. When they ask, they will be ready to listen. Challenging someone and insulting their beliefs are no way to promote open communication, as this R&S sections shows. Living a life and being the kind of person that people want to emulate will cause them to ask why you are so happy or how they can become as peaceful as you. Then you can tell them.

Since I am not a Christian, you may not even care to read my answer. But that is what I've seen to be true of many religions. My religion does not proselytize, but I often get questions from people wanting to know why I am so happy and where do I find strength during rough times.

Answer 5

Christians are supposed to witness, but the most important thing is to treat others like how you want to be treated. Sounds like you are making your friend and her boyfriend angry and causing arguments. Is that how you would want to be treated? If you want to make a point about believing in God, then listen to what God says about the situation. "Redeeming the time" means that there is a right time for everything. Even if you are doing the right thing, if you are doing it at the wrong time, then it won't work.

Answer 6

Some people just can't stomach the idea that there's an omnipotent, cranky father figure standing over them waiting to see them burn in Hell if they don't fall down at his feet in supplication. I mean, who could pass that one up?

Honestly, the harder you try to convert people, the less open they will be to God and that's not what you want. Remember, young people are, by nature, very stupid. Maybe he'll get a clue with age. For now, though, step off. Did Jesus run around telling people to worship his father? No! He was Jewish. He didn't want anyone to convert to Christianity. I bet he'd be -embarrased- to see you treating his teachings like this, like... something that needs to be pushed on people.

Wisdom is not something that can be taught.

Answer 7

First, I am disgusted by your audacity. It is unethical to try and convert someone to another faith, ESPECIALLY when you are ignorant about theirs. Given your literary ability I doubt you could grasp any kind of text regarding the nature of the universe or the inter-connectivity of all things, but suffice to say, 'god' is an idea, and though the idea is one worthy of reverence it is NOT something to worship.

Leave your friend's boyfriend alone. If those were quotes then he obviously doesn't understand his own beliefs very well, and if you miraculously DO convert him you would only serve to be creating another ignorant lemming to spread the plague that is your ignorance.

Live and let live. Stop bothering people.

Answer 8

Your only part is to tell them about it, not explain everything or try to force them to believe. All you can really do is ask if they will allow Jesus into their hearts. If they say yes, go from there. If they say no, walk away and kick the dust off your feet. Only God knows how many times ppl deny Him, but at least they were given the chance. Then again, maybe they just are not ready yet.

Answer 9

Try to understand that people are often offended if you try to say that you know something that they don't.

It is insulting to many people when you act like your beliefs are superior to theirs.

It's ok if you want to feel that way but it makes you look like a superior know it all when you try to change someone else’s beliefs. Many people study scripture from various belief systems for years before finally deciding to follow a particular one. I have been studying various scriptural works for nearly 60 years. I have come to the conclusion that there is only one God but he has as many names as there are languages.

The scripture of the various belief systems are all obviously inspired by the same God. You need to actually read them to see and understand this. Try to learn as much as you can about the different belief systems. Then you will realize that there is no need to change anyone’s mind about what they believe. Even if they say they don’t believe at all. Have faith that God has this under control. Just love your idea of God and ask him to guide your thoughts on this issue. He will always help if you are sincere about wanting to know.

Answer 10

God works through His Word. All you are required to do is relay that Word to the other person. If they reject God's Word, and they truly don't want to hear it anymore and tell you so, then you can shake the dust off your feet and leave them while having a clear conscience that you did what God asked you to do. So find some Bible passages that apply to your discussion and get to work. It's really all God's work, but you are His tool. Leave the believing part up to God. He puts faith into people, but unfortunately, people can reject that faith too. The Lord's peace be with you.

Answer 11

You are a great example to others! Thank you for being faithful to witness! It's true that God doesn't need our help, but we are commanded to witness.

Pray for your friend's boyfriend, and leave the rest up to God. You've done your part. If it ever comes up in conversation, lovingly tell him that the reason you are sharing this truth with him is that you are concerned for his soul! Let him know that if he doesn't repent and believe, he will be condemned to everlasting punishment for choosing to believe a lie over the truth.