2006-07-22 05:39:16 · 18 answers · asked by Springboard 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They should ask you once and lieve it at that. God wouldnt want you stressed.
2006-07-22 05:48:19 · answer #1 · answered by bllnickie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Honey! I have the exact same problem. I am a Christian myself but my friend is an extreme fanatic. She harps constantly and no one can say anything around her without her getting super offended. This really depends on your views. I just smile let her know I love her, respect her views, and while mine are not the same as hers I am still her friend. Sometimes I don't think that people who stress over their beliefs don't realize they are stressing the rest of us out, or they feel so strongly about their personal experience that they want to share it with us. I say just be honest and tell them how you feel in a gentle but firm way and go on about your business. That is what I do.
2006-07-22 12:52:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are a true friend and if they truly know God's love and not just a bunch of religion and rules, then you should talk this over. They will understand. It may be their enthusiasm that is bugging you and they don't even realize it. God is not about "stressing you" but about grace. Count on your friend to be graceful. If this person is using God as a guilt tool, then they aren't a great witness anyway.
2006-07-22 13:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by Missie D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run from the godly person and find a True Christian for a friend.
godly lower cased for emphasis.
2006-07-22 12:45:47 · answer #4 · answered by Cranky Old Goat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd tell the person in a loving manner that I know you deeply care for me but I should be free to make my choices as you were. The pressure might drive me away and that would be because of constantly being told. Please giv eme some space and when I am ready to talk about this I will come to you.
2006-07-22 12:43:09 · answer #5 · answered by Help 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My definition of "friend" is quite strict. No one who constantly tries to force his beliefs upon me is a true friend. If a companion continues to annoy me with such stuff after I tell him I do not wish to hear it, I stay away from him. Common interests, opinions, etc. are vital for real friendship. I do not have time to waste with someone whose beliefs are radically different. What could we both enjoy discussing?
2006-07-22 12:54:21 · answer #6 · answered by miyuki & kyojin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them how they make you feel.
Being "very Godly" they would probably understand.
2006-07-22 12:42:36 · answer #7 · answered by addicted2stamping 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to them and let them know that you respect their stand but that you have already heard from them about it and if they keep it up they will drive you away as a friend. If they don't respond to this then seek other friends.
2006-07-22 12:44:22 · answer #8 · answered by Makemeaspark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I would enter into a question and answer discussion with her, and believe she loves you very much or she wouldn't be risking her friendship with you. What I mean by that, is she loves you more than herself.
2006-07-22 12:44:44 · answer #9 · answered by nancy jo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just explain to them that while you cherish their friendship and respect their beliefs they are causing you to feel under to much constant pressure.
But then also realize that they are convinced they are helping you and mean well by their actions.
2006-07-22 12:44:53 · answer #10 · answered by drg5609 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋