I will be going away this weekend on a family outing and will be stuck with a couple of die hard Christians who, I am sure, will drive me nuts trying to convert me. I am very happy with my relationship with God and try to live by the Golden Rule but I don't agree with the Christian, or any other orgainized religion and really resent being bullied by these Holier Than Thous! But keep in mind they are my in-laws and I want to keep peace in the family.
2006-08-11 00:42:47 · 17 answers · asked by Leslie D 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Do they want to keep peace in the family? It is not a one way street. A family outing is just that, a time of fun and companionship. Make clear that there will be no discussion of politics or religion with you, you are relaxing.
2006-08-11 01:01:24 · answer #1 · answered by Cogito Sum 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is that not the most annoying thing ever?! I've got one of those in my family, too so I truly understand.
I smile a lot and agree a lot. Essentially, nothing they're saying is 'wrong' in my eyes until they get to the 'we're right and the rest of you are going to hell' part. When that stuff starts I just explain (and it is entirely true or I wouldn't say it) how I am at peace and know in my heart that God & I are good because He tells me so. What can they say, that God isn't speaking to me? That's like questioning God and they typically won't take it to that level.
I think a big part of it is not getting angry about their pushiness. They're doing what they think is right and they have to be respected for that. We have to look at the intent sometimes to put up with the outcome. ;)
2006-08-11 00:53:14 · answer #2 · answered by Word Game Addict 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all Christianity is not an organized religion, Christians abide by the Bible and try to follow God's and Jesus's leadership. Relgion are the Baptist, Catholics, Mormons, etc. those are religions. The best thing to do is to smile, and agree that you believe in God, and say that I appreciate your input but I have to have my own relationship with God.
2006-08-11 00:49:51 · answer #3 · answered by pooh bear 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
OK.. well the Golden Rule is not a God-perceived order of behavior.. so I wouldnt try to shut them down that way....
If you believe in God and in Jesus and they continue to ask you if you do.. you should tell them that you do.. and while you appreciate their cocern and enthusiasm for you that you would like to explore this path on your own time and in your own way.
Tell them that you are keeping an open mind in regards to choosing a denomination, and make it clear to them that you appreciate their input, but that you can handle it and come to your own path.
If they continue to bully you, or rather enthusiastically preach to you, ask them what their concern is now that they know you do believe in God.. It may be that they are just excited.. and you can tell them that you are happy that they are excited, but that you are feeling overwhelmed... tell them that when you have questions you will be sure to gain their input...
That should calm them down if they respect you..
2006-08-11 01:05:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask them why St. Paul distorted Jesus's teaching on divorce. 1 Corinthians 7:11. He says that Jesus said that a woman cannot leave her husband and remarry. Jesus taught that a man cannot leave his wife unless she is unfaithful. So Paul distorts Christ's teaching in order to prevent women from remarrying even if her own husband was unfaithful. This is misogynistic.
2006-08-11 00:55:58 · answer #5 · answered by mouthbreather77 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them that your thought system allows you to go any where and see everyone that goes by as perfect parts of God. That it makes you see everyone as a neighbor that Jesus asked you to love, with no exceptions.
Tell them that you feel sorry fro any religious thought system that can't do this for it's followers.
That should keep then quiet and thinking for a while.
love and blessings
don
2006-08-11 00:52:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I work with a guy like that, he will drop little books at my tool box and stuff. I finally told him that I have my own beliefs and ramming it down my throat is not working.Religion is a good thing,I said.A lot like chocolate cake.....it's great until someone is ramming it down your throat, and your choking on it.
Just tell them ,your here to enjoy the weekend and their company, and thanks for the religious advice but you have a good grip on it yourself,...thanks.And if that don't work...try and convert them to Scientology...lol. Good luck.
2006-08-11 00:52:01 · answer #7 · answered by ronchoward 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you have accepted God in your life and that it's a very personal thing for you and then change the subject.
2006-08-11 00:48:21 · answer #8 · answered by wellbeing 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love zealots they are so full of there own BS it's not funny, here's what you do! ------ ask them about Adam and eve! when they respond you ask , well if it was only Adam and eve then that means we are all related to each other right, when they say yes you then ask who did Kane and able have sex with to produce more children, as there is only Kane able Adam and eve, so does that mean eve had sex with her sons then her sons had sex with there own daughters and so on and so on ,this statement will start one hell of a **** storm with die hard zealots,,,,,, and that is why my name is diablo( the devil in Spanish)ha ha he he !!!!!
2006-08-11 00:56:54 · answer #9 · answered by diablo0470 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you should pray for them.
You say you try to live by the Golden Rule. Do you believe that will get you into heaven?
2006-08-11 00:47:58 · answer #10 · answered by David S 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋