Is this just trying to preach beliefs respectfully or being intolerant of religion?

Question

my "friend" is christian. i rele do respect that b/c i have LOTS of friends who are. i respect that she sez yea u should be christian and u should believe in God. i respect that much.. but then she goes like "God is going to have a jubiliation or something.. and hes gonna give all non believers a second chance, if not they'll die" and shes CONSTANTLY iimplying that i should be Christian. saying that "its for my own good" but i feel that shes going overboard. and she makes it seem like not being christian is a crime. she always implies that im some bad person b/c im not christian! i rele do feel that at this point shes going way overboard. so which is it? am i overreacting or am i justified to feel the way i do

Answer 1

Shes just trying to help you but she is Naive. I believe in GOD and Jesus Christ but I'm not a Christian. I'm not even religious. I'm spiritual. Just cause you believe ins Jesus doesn't mean i have to be a christian. man Made up The term and religion after the death. My advice to you is be very open minded and not to be like religious people. Your friend loves you but she is closed minded like MOST religious people who are weak and cant think for themselves. GOD gave you the ability to use your mind. Jesus Will come again, if he hasn't already, but not like what Christians and other religions are preaching. Not one religion can be right. Chistianity came after many other religions. All religion relates to the core which rely in the ancients. Look past the fear that they put in you. many religion including christianity tells you to fear GOD. ....WHY? It should be to love GOD nad not to fear. There the ones that are fearing for people might not put any money into the church donation or basket or however they collect it. Knowing the Truth is Power.

Answer 2

I think you are justified to feel the way you do. It is really annoying when a friend does that. It puts a HUGE strain on the friendship because it implies that one of the friends thinks they are above the other. A friendship can't work very well where one thinks they are better than the other. She most likely has no desire to convey such a message - that she thinks she is better than you. But no matter what, it's going to come across that way, whether she likes it or not. So it's a very difficult situation. I think for the sake of the friendship, she should lay off. And you may try telling her that you realize that she would like for you to be a Christian, and that you appreciate her concern, but that you know now that she desires that, and now it needs not be repeated over and over. Tell her that you will think about it on your own or that you have thought about it, and ask her to respect your decisions. Be honest and let her know that it makes you feel as though she thinks you're inferior, and that this is an unwelcome strain on your friendship.

Answer 3

No purpose is served by forcing something on others ! Religion is not a number game to get a majority and declare itself to be the best. A true religion is equally good with even just one follower. What about all those "non-Christians" who existed before Christianity started ? Only a deep understanding of the Supreme can resolve these confusions conclusively. Any religion or path which works or suits an individual is good ! Religion is only a tool to reach the ultimate. Religion is not the end in itself. And no religion can do good with threats, or causing fear !

Answer 4

I am muslim, but I wanted to answer this if you don't mind my humble opinion. If she is preaching to you and you say she is a good friend. Don't you think that she realizes that being overly preachy to you might jepordize your friendship, but that she loves you so much that she is willing to risk it for a higher purpose. I do not agree with her religious choice but the love she must have for you to be so worried about you for this life and for the hereafter is a compliment if nothing else. If your truely friends you can tell her honestly you feel she is being a lil preachy in a nice way and that you would like her to tone it down and that you totally respect her beliefs etc.
Pray that helps

Answer 5

You have the right to feel the way you do. She's doing what she thinks is right, but her Christian beliefs are overriding her manners and respect for her friends. I personally would tell her to shut up about religion and never mention it again. If she doesn't back off, lose her. You deserve better friends than that. Blessed be.

Answer 6

Christian speaking here. We ARE to witness to non-believers, but we have to leave it up to them to decide whether they want to accept Jesus into their hearts or not. And I (as well as many other Christians) strongly believe that actions speak louder than words, that a Christian generally should be sparing in preaching, (leave that for chruch and ministers.) but be active in serving and helping others.
Your friend cares about you, but she may be going overboard. Christ commanded us not to judge others, lest we be judged by God. Remember, Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven. :)
Of course I hope you'll consider what she has to say, but it should be YOUR own decision on whether you become a Christian or not. That's the only way it's genuine.

Answer 7

She's conserned about you salvation. you have a wonderful caring friend there. We are living in the end times and Jesus is coming back in our lifetime. She's offering you the best advice you will ever get in your lifetime. I'd take it if i were you.

John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me

John 3:16-18
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
only Gen 22:2

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

Answer 8

You seem justified to me.

Make it clear to her though that while you respect her beliefs, they may not be for you.

We are fortunate enough to live in a society where we are free to choose what we do and don't believe in.

I'm a Christian, but i'm open to learning about other people's beliefs. I also am open to talking about my own. I never tell other people that they should believe what I believe though. I find it more interesting to learn about other people's faith than talking about my own :)

Answer 9

I think you are justified to feeling that way, its very demeaning when people look down on you and try to convince you to do everything THEIR way. If I were you I would nicely tell her that youre glad she's trying to help, but you should be allowed to believe what you want just as she's allowed to believe what she wants. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and if she cant repect that then I think you need to find yourself a new friend.

Answer 10

I think maybe she's just being too pushy. She's your friend, and she loves you, she cares about what happens to you. Just tell her that you hear her, and to give you some breathing room. The last thing she would want to do is turn you off completely, so just ask her to maybe help you find some little pamplets or booklets that you could read to help you understand, and ask her to give you some breathing room about it tell her you care about her and ya'lls friendship and you understand why she is doing this, but to give you some time to think and figure this out for yourself.