whats ur religion? are u dedicated to it?do u have friends that r something else? do u ever argue over it?

Question

im christian and im working on been very dedicated. i started reading the bible from genesis.yes i have friends that r something else actually lots. i have argued with friends and others over religion a lot. but now i try not to bring up the subject. but if it is brought up i just say what i have to say.and show respect and take notes on what the others are sayin. i actually almost lost a good friend because im a christian a shes a jahovah witness.so since then i dont mind havin friends of other religions . cause i dont talk about it around them. i hav learned that people will be different and u hav to learn to get along.

Answer 1

I am a Celtic Reconstructionist (neo-pagan)
I am very dedicated to my deities and have been for decades. I have friends who are Christians (including Catholic), Buddhists, atheists, Wiccans, Druids, and various neo-pagan beliefs. No, we don't argue over religion. We respect each other's beliefs and are polite. None of us act like our way is the one and only "true" way. We ask questions and learn from each other. A little respect goes a long way.

Answer 2

Yes, I am a devoted Christian as well. I have several friends that are Christian who I don't argue with, but one is a Christadelphian and we can really go at each other some times. I have Jewish and Hindu friends as well, but we don't really argue about religion.

It's good to know people from different religions, because it gives you the oppotunity to witness and learn about other people's perspectives on the Truth. In fact, I suggest you open your mind to other Christian doctrine. You may find that a belief from another church makes more sense than a belief in your own church!

God bless!

Answer 3

I'm a dedicated Christian and I have friends of several other religions. I've never argued with any of them about their religion, though we have had a lot of discussions about our different views, as well as about the common points in our beliefs. I've read their holy texts to find out more about their religions.

Being saved doesn't mean you have to be close minded. If opportunity to witness arises, take it, but I've never seen belligerence open a heart to God.

Answer 4

I am from a traditional pre-christian path and really pick my religious discussions carefully. I often don't even mention religion (especially my own) unless someone else, who I'd actually really like to discuss it with, brings it up. You can usually tell when someone is too sensitive to hear other people's beliefs on religion. Usually, there is simply no reason to bring it up or you can simply decline to discuss it. You have to start a discussion like that with the knowlege in mind that you most likely will not change ANY of their already held and ingrained beliefs, just as they will not change yours. And then just be respectful - at that point it can actually be fun!

Answer 5

don't have a religion, I believe that there's a place where passed on people and animals go. I believe that something controls science, but there is no one thing. I have friends in everything! Muslim, Jewish, methodist, catholic, protestant. And we don't talk about it much because we don't care for it! It doesn't matter to me, it's the person, not their belief, that should draw you in as a friend.

I only argue about it (not with my friends, with them, never!) to say that it's not your life, so why are you hating over hate? Not you like, YOU in particular, but to anybody. It isn't your life, why do you feel the need that you have to control it and change their life so it fit's yours? And that's not even arguing. It's asking a question.

Answer 6

I'm Christian, from the Apostles and and Prophets,

I am very dedicated,so much that I have lost contact with many of my old friends. My best friend is Catholic and we do not argue about it, she is actually very interested in my new life, becuase she has seen the change in me, So I don't have to do anything.

However, my mom is from a similar religion but they do not practice a lot of the things I do, and they do many of the things the bible says not to do. I often argue with her, simply because, she wants me to convert to her religion and I want her to come to my church. Honeslty, I try not to fight with her, because she will then see that the love is not in my heart. I try to respect her desicion as long as she does not try to get me to go to her church.

I think, that it is important, to spread the gospel, but the word says not to content with anyone over the word.

Answer 7

No religion, so I guess that qualifies me as an atheist.

I don't go shouting it from the rooftops, but I certainly don't hide it. And I would talk about with friends if they wanted. Generally, we're more concerned with other things going on in life.

I have had one friend who is a bible-thumper that I occassionally offend when I rant in my blog or something -- but I never intend for what I say to be directed towards her, so a quick apology usually clears things up. (It works both ways when she rants about non-believers going to hell).

Religious fundamentalists make me uncomfortable, but there's no reason it can't be overcome with some understanding and patience. In the end we're all human.

Answer 8

The object of religion is to get closer to "God" or All-Being.. this really has nothing to do with how much one reads or memorizes or knows intellectually.. otherwise uni professors would all be enlightened and Jesus Christ would have been a scholar and gone around debating everyone he met on the road.

Apparently someone said that complete Love is nothing but acceptance.. I like that saying.

Answer 9

none, i am not religious. i don't believe in magic. i get into too many arguments when i bring up religion with people i know, so i now just dont do it. no one wants to be told the truth, so they turn to the bible to answer a question, which only gives another reason to continue an argument. i just dont talk about it with people anymore.

Answer 10

i'm a christian and i was raised in a christian family and i'm very dedicated. most of my friends are freidns from church that i've known since i was born, but of course, i have friends of another religion, too. i think that it is important to talk about it and not just let it slide by because it is a toucy subject. thre's my two cents! : )