has politely said "Thank you for sharing but I have my own beliefs and am not interested in changing."? Shouldn't we accept that persons choice and not try and push them? You can preach or teach but when asked give another space.
2006-07-24 07:37:26 · 29 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Many Christiians feel it is their duty to teach their faith, and for some, they will try to preach it to people, even if the people they're trying to "teach" to doesn't want to hear it. In their view, theirs is the only true faith and anyone who doesn't share it needs to be converted, whether they want to hear it or not.
2006-07-24 07:43:44 · answer #1 · answered by ccmonty 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The reason some keep trying is because the time is short and God is not willing that any should perish. Jesus died for your sins and if you refuse to accept it one day you will stand before him and give an answer for why you didn't if you do not.
The reason we share is because we care and do not want to stand there when He points to us and says these people told you and you did not listen and then watch while He looks at your friends and tells them that they didn't tell you and now your blood is on their hands.
God will keep trying until He knows that you have truly rejected Jesus and then He will let you go.
We can accept that a person has made a choice but there are two choices. The right one and the wrong one. Is yours the right one or are you sure?
2006-07-24 14:44:23 · answer #2 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I think if someone clearly says they arent interested, the convo should stop right there. However, a lot of the time it's a 2 way thing, the believer wants to convert them and the non believers wants to un-convert the believer. People on either side have a hard time being told they are wrong, or someone THINKS they're wrong, they want to hear why they think so and refute it. It's human nature, not any kind of religious/non religious teaching.
2006-07-24 14:41:35 · answer #3 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Various reasons. Some people really believe that they are trying to help the other person. Others cannot deal with the insecurity of someone believing something else. And a few think that they will get brownie points in the afterlife for trying to convert as many people as possible.
2006-07-24 14:41:37 · answer #4 · answered by chaotic_n_cryptic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bring up a good point. I was approached by a group of JW's just this past weekend. My wife and I were sitting in the backyard playing soccer with our son, when the JW's walked up and started with their "thing".
When I mentioned that I was not interested and was very happy at St. Monica's they kept right on going - "Don't you think our message is important for everyone? Including Catholics?" (like being a Catholic means we deserve a different message about God.) No matter what I said they kept trying - very unusual for the JW's as I have always said "No thank you" and they have moved on.
But the point is, I said NO and that should be enough.
2006-07-24 14:49:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Peer pressure. Everyone in the church is doing it, if I dont' do it, I feel left out. Or, every day I go to church and all I hear from the pastor and church goers is, "Hey, when are you going to bring an additional friend to this church?" - lots of pressure.
2) Genuine heart to share but felt unheard and not understood. You see, sometimes people have the need to be heard and to be understood. When we said to them, "Thank you, I have my own beliefs", they felt that we have not really listened to them. Their good intentions were backfired. They feel interrupted and cut short of their intention to share their faith.
3) Feel lonely going to church alone. Perhaps they need a friend to follow them to church. Just to follow them, nothing else and nothing to do with faith or conversion what so ever. It's a human thing. Just don't want to be alone.
4) For all you know, that's the meaning and purpose of their live, which is to convert everyone into their faith regardless whether by free will or by force. Some fanatics get so blinded by the reason of religion that he/she gets side tracked. God gave us all free will. Why take away what God himself has given? Very sad at times that they faith are not deep enough to respect the free will of others. Sometimes it takes humility admit defeat and to respect the decision of others. They probably do not have enough faith in their god that they need to do things by forcing people. For cases like these....very sad....
2006-07-24 15:07:32 · answer #6 · answered by frankenstein3000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with preacherman. But I'd like to add that sometimes we should agree to disagree. In my family there are many different faiths represented, and while we all get along pretty well, there are certain subjects that aren't brought up except at Christmas. I think it's a shame that we can't have a conversation about religion and our different faiths without getting all defensive about it. That's why I come here. I can answer a question, or ask one and get a response - usually without getting anyone defensive about it.
2006-07-24 15:01:43 · answer #7 · answered by Tonya in TX - Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not on this page.Peaple keep coming back, so they know whats coming to them. They make a consious choice to get involved in this when they go religion and spirituality. So its fair to argue about stuff like that on this form. Its the whole idea. They try to convince me, I try to convince them. Thats the whole reason for this form I think, exchanging opinions and trying to win the arguments, answer the questions from your perspective.
I general though I agree on bases of matth 10:14...(and more texts)
2006-07-24 14:40:35 · answer #8 · answered by Preacherman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never try to force My belief's on someone else, but I can understand how if someone really cares about someone else and knows they are lost, they could try to hard. It is a matter of life and death.
You have to understand it's not just what many people believe it's who they are, it is in everything they do and fell and say. They know the truth and want you to have that peace and understanding.
They really care.
2006-07-24 14:45:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, you see so many christians and athiests trying to convert each other it is sad BUT Funny too. Some athiests know the bible BETTER than many Christians.
Some people lean to the fantical sides of issues! Most athiests could care less what christians think and MOST christians don't care what athiests think. It is the FEW "the LOUD" that everyone hears> LOL
2006-07-24 14:46:49 · answer #10 · answered by Augie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋