Are you a poor adherent to your faith if you do not?
2006-07-17 00:45:18 · 15 answers · asked by mommo 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm Buddhist and we are not required to convert others. You basically try to reach enlightenment for the good of all. We pray for the enlightenment of everyone, though the only way we can help others attain this is through compassion and following the Buddhist path.
2006-07-17 00:54:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Christianity does not require me to convert others like one working in a department store would try and get people to acquire that particular stores credit cards. Christians are rather, instructed to share the gospel with non-christians. Matthew 28:19-20 says "Go ye therefore, making disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always even unto the end of the world. This scripture simply commands us to share the gospel, and teach new christians about christianity, using the bible. What encourages me most is the fact that Jesus say, but don't worry, I am with you no matter where you go. Even to the ends of the earth.
2006-07-17 00:58:17 · answer #2 · answered by sarah s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, my religion does not require me to convert others. However, I am supposed to share my faith. But, I cannot force anyone else to believe what I believe. I can only plant the seed.
2006-07-17 00:54:23 · answer #3 · answered by proudmatriarch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian and I am not required to convert others. The Bible says I should share the gospel with others.
2006-07-17 01:11:24 · answer #4 · answered by Amy Lynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't require, it just said "go and tell the good news..."
i'm a poor adherent if do not bear good witness or good fruits to others.=)
2006-07-17 00:53:05 · answer #5 · answered by *♥£öVe§♥* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We Muslims do not 'convert' anyone. It is God who guides whom he will and leads astray whom he wills. So we are just giving the message to the people. It is up to the people to accept/reject and ask God to guide them. The message is very simple. We are encouraged to tell people about our religion through our actions and speaking. It is not required but highly encouraged. If you do not then you are with holding the light from others which is not good.
2006-07-17 02:00:06 · answer #6 · answered by EnlightME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Latter-Day Saint the Job of converting is not required, our job is to teach others the true message of Jesus Christ and his restored gospel. It is up to the individual if they want to convert or not.
2006-07-17 01:46:17 · answer #7 · answered by princezelph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm a christian orthodox and i'm not required to convert anyone. religion shouldn't convert you like in a trap, you should come to it as you feel free to do it. god will show the path to anyone who is interested in converting to my religion, but if i can help, i don't mind sharing my faith ideas with anyone.
2006-07-17 01:03:43 · answer #8 · answered by miranda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am Wiccan. And you are free to choose the faith that you find. Wicca does not go looking for followers but welcomes anyone with an open mind.
2006-07-17 00:50:45 · answer #9 · answered by Stephen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an orthodox and my religion does not require me to convert others!
2006-07-17 00:48:20 · answer #10 · answered by fwrs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋