I need help. I've thought of soooo many things, but they don't seem to work. He also HATES talking about it, which makes it even harder. Anyone out there had any success in converting someone? I need some advice.
2006-08-28 06:49:17 · 35 answers · asked by Lady Irene 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
DORK WADS EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!
Peeps, I'm not pushing him. I only bring it up, oh, mabey, once every other week.
And I'm not asking u to be a thorn in my side. I luv him as a friend and otherwise, and I don't want him to be damned. Sounds like NONE of u have ever converted anyone. shutup and go away if ur not going 2 help me. I want real advice frm ppl who have sucessfully converted someone. Not just "you don't deserve ur BF" bs. U don't even KNOW him. I kept him frm killing himself. I saved his friggin life.
Don't assume things. >=(
2006-08-31 04:52:28 · update #1
One more thing, I don't go 2 church. I'm a non-denominational christian, who has been burned by the church before. Unlike my BF, however, my beliefs survived the burns.
2006-08-31 04:55:15 · update #2
Now look what u looser peeps did!!! U got me angry, and now my sofa iz in shreds. Thank u very little.
This world is so friggin mean...
and by the way, he tries to convert me to atheism. EVERY FRIGGIN DAY.
once again, DON"T ASSUME THINGS!!!!!!!!
2006-08-31 05:03:54 · update #3
its not so much other ppl convert others, its more of the seed you plant in them, and God does the rest but i know what you mean. If you notice anything that is regarding God,beliefs etc. its torn to shreds by society today,which is a shame because they will find out the hard way, I understand where your coming from your boyfriend lost faith,it happens but maybe by your example of the walk and talk and your love for him hopefully will bring him around.but i wouldn't do it everyday,pray for him, tell him what Jesus has done for you.etc.Just be a sweet loving person to him, he should eventually come around, don't give up, God hasn;t yet,or Jesus would have came already.I know its frustrating, I use to have a friend who hated when i talked about stuff, but you know what she is thriving in a church today....just never know about those seeds of faith, God bless and Hang it there.
2006-09-05 01:23:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋
I have converted a Christian to Buddhism, but they came to me I did go to them with the intent of converting them. First you should find out why he believes what he believes, read the same kind of stuff he reads and try to see it from his perspective, by understanding why he believes what he believes. If it is deep rooted you may not be able too and should just let it go. Why do you want to change your BF, are they not okay just as they are as your BF.
2006-09-04 06:46:39 · answer #2 · answered by spider 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Conversion my friend does not come from friends or family, but from The Holy Spirit. Also, trying to talk someone into doing something that they do not want to do is very hard on you and that person as well. Pray, be patient, believe. The Holy spirit can be approached just the same as God The Father, or God The Son. Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to help you.Your patience and prayerful attitude will become the greatest tool. God In the Third person of the Trinity, will move in his time. Pray and wait. Love and believe.
2006-08-28 07:06:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Sounds like you have a real problem here.
Not to be insulting, but you are really closed minded, to keep pushing your boyfriend like this. If you love him, does it matter whether he believes or not? You're supposed to love the person, not the religion.
So here's a peice of advice for you:
a) Forget about converting him. He'll resent you for it- probably already resents the fact that you try.
b) Either accept him for who he is, or get out of the relationship, because you're only going to hurt yourself, and you're going to hurt him.
2006-08-28 07:14:35 · answer #4 · answered by aht12086 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
How would you feel if he were to try to push his beliefs onto you all of the time? How would you feel if he were to go to others on the internet behind your back and ask them for ways that he could convert you to believe as he believes? Treat him with the same respect that you want him to treat you.
2006-08-28 08:26:27 · answer #5 · answered by Witchy 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Your problem is that you are trying to convert him. Do not try to convert him, just be a good (insert religious affiliation of choice) and go to church more often. Love him as a person and be supportive of his choices. Since we learn by example and accept the choices that we make for ourselves best, provide him a good example and be strong in your faith. He will give it a shot before you know it.
2006-08-28 06:57:18 · answer #6 · answered by f1le_f0und 3 · 6⤊ 3⤋
Let him be and learn to deal with it. Or get another BF. Complete change in belief like you are trying is hard. Another point, you are trying to modify a person, something that is sure to leave one or more people unhappy.
-Sam
2006-08-28 07:01:12 · answer #7 · answered by sam_van 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Sometimes you need to actually try less to convert the person and they will start believing on their own.
2006-08-28 06:59:33 · answer #8 · answered by albinopolarbear 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Sorry Girl, you need to leave him. YOU are going AGAINST what the bible teaches, and that is being attached with someone who is not of your faith. You can not convert him, it is not your place. That is what guys are for. The men of your church should be doing that. I tried before, a few times in fact and it has NEVER worked. Take a year away from him, go on a missions trip, stay in a time of prayer with Christ, then you will see what God has for you!
-Krys
2006-08-28 06:59:00 · answer #9 · answered by krys_tal_light 3 · 1⤊ 6⤋
You should love him just for being himself. He shouldn't have to convert for anyone if he doesn't want to. If you keep pushing him you might even lose a boyfriend over this.
2006-08-28 06:55:24 · answer #10 · answered by Sky 5 · 8⤊ 2⤋