Why do they feel that they have to justify everything that they do to their god and involve everybody else in it. And why do they always pass their religious views on to me, when I couldn't give a flying fu*k about religion?
2006-08-12 03:30:46 · 10 answers · asked by chrisnewcars 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Exactly like what "Celtic" has written. Going on about my soul being in jepardy, where does this crap come from? She was giving a great answer and then it was like something else took over and she got on her podium and started preaching about my soul. Are you people brainwashed with this crap?
2006-08-12 03:40:15 · update #1
I really don't think their goal is directed outward toward other people, although that is how it is expressed. I think that deep down they need someone to agree with them about their beliefs.
It's natural to not want to be alone. Some people use religion as a vehicle to alleviate their loneliness. Does this have anything to do with a persons (what we call) spirituality? I don't think so.
2006-08-12 04:26:30 · answer #1 · answered by Teaim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First don't curse, my kids use this site. Thank you.
I am sorry that others have forced themselves on you. I don't quite know what you are looking for in an answer.
However, maybe if I share my reasons for my evangelization, it will answer your question.
Basically I share my spirituality in two ways:
1- Everyone around me knows that I am Christian, just because it seems to come up in a conversation if I talk long enough. I think that God is so much a part of my life, that God enters into every thought, analyzation, and action. So if someone wants to know, all they have to do is ask.
2- The second way is this. I get really excited about God. My relationship with God gives me so much love, happiness, and healing that sometimes I am just bubbling. Sometimes I bubble over when others don't want me to. LOL
3- Okay I lied. Three ways. LOL. Because of my happiness from my relationship with the Father, and that I am a very academic person. I derive joy from studying the bible, theology, history, etc. So when I make a breakthrough, I want to tell everybody around me, so I can share my joy with them.
So at least for me, it is a sharing of joy from within my heart. I also try to be very observant of my surroundings. If I am talking to some one IRL and notice they are uncomfortable, I ask them if they want to change the topic. Unfortunately, that is impossible in a medium such as this.
I apologize for who ever hurt your feelings that caused you such anger. I just thought if you are asking a question about religious people, a "religious" person should try to answer the question.
God Bless,
Vic
2006-08-12 10:48:43 · answer #2 · answered by Vic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you notice, it's just human nature for us to give our opinions about everything ... fashion, parenting, the world's best yogurt, and yes, even what we believe is right to do now, and what will happen to us when we die.
I got tired of it too, mostly because I didn't have a good defense. I didn't know much about any religion ... I just knew that I didn't want to be pressured to join a particular one. So I began to research them in depth ... and low and behold, I now understand what I was feeling all along. They all suck, and now I know why.
Go to www.godisimaginary.com and you'll see what I mean. Not that I don't believe in "A God" .... just not the one I've been brought up to believe in. And damn sure not the Bible. What a crock.
I think it's all about soul-searching and knowing your own heart and mind. I'm still working on that .... I'm not sure what I believe in at this point, but I'm certainly not believing all the fairy tales anymore. It's a breakthrough!!!
Now, I'm not so apprehensive when, say, a Jehovah's Witness or Mormom approaches me ... I feel like I have a weapon and I can argue (or not) my side of the story.
Good luck :)
Just to share my favorite line from my favorite movie "Secondhand Lions" ... "Just because something isn't true ... doesn't mean you can't believe in it."
2006-08-12 10:42:28 · answer #3 · answered by wormfarmer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question! I so agree with you! The world would be a better place if everyone kept their religious views to themselves. Literally no one has the exact same beliefs, not even within the same congregation, and it's all theory anyway. They're beliefs, not facts. Think of all the pain & fighting that has gone on thru history as people try to convince others that their way is the only right way. We'd be living in a better world if we all just agreed to disagree and leave it at that.
2006-08-12 10:39:14 · answer #4 · answered by BobKat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We believe it's a GIFT to share. But I think they should back off if you really do not care or want the gift. You have the right to refuse just as they have the right to accept. It's hard for some because of the belief your/your soul are in serious jeopardy. Maybe knowing this will help you let them know how you feel with out so much anger.
2006-08-12 10:37:09 · answer #5 · answered by Celtic Tejas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a bit of the same issue, but I try to remember that they mean well and let a comment or two pass. After that, I try to ask very technical questions that might confuse them, like why Moses ordered the slaughter of the Middianite babies and the rape of their virgins.
2006-08-12 10:37:00 · answer #6 · answered by Steve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It there is no one care to spread the truth on our religion, our religion will fade away... Beside them with religious expertise who else ?
2006-08-12 10:38:36 · answer #7 · answered by yusdz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nobody is making you listen...just walk away or tell them that you are studying on your own and don't need to hear it from them.
2006-08-12 10:38:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you mean to say that we need to keep our opinions on religion to ourselves like you just did???
2006-08-12 10:38:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because :o i love u
2006-08-12 10:36:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋