I would say it's 50/50 and that it is funny that those who gripe about others trying to convert them are doing the same. Sorry but I have faith and I can accept that others do not share my faith but I have the same right to my beliefs as some to not believe. So why knock my belief? I have not tried to converty others.
2006-09-01 12:22:07 · 11 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If I did say something wrong, I am sorry. I sometimes come on a bit strong to get my point across.
To me it don't matter what color or religion you are, I just try to help out in what I believe to know is the truth, especially if a person is asking for a particular question. And I know I may seem a bit different to most... that's me, that's the way God made me, and God enjoys us as different, that's why he created us that way, for his enjoyment, God like to see us using the gifts he gave us:)
2006-09-01 12:48:22 · answer #1 · answered by inteleyes 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-06 06:12:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a Christian, you are supposed to try to convert others.
Just for example, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:19-20).
That said, we as Christians are not to harp on people or even spend much time on them if they do not want the message of salvation. "And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet" (Matthew 10:14).
So what this means is that while it is my charge to carry the news of salvation, it is also my responsibility to walk away if the hearer does not want it.
In other words: balance.
2006-09-01 12:33:10 · answer #3 · answered by Gestalt 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think believers try to do more converting...as they are concerned about the spiritual health of others, and often their religion tells them they should.
But I don't try to convert, nor do I wish for anyone to try to convert me. It's an unfortunate tenant of many organized religions to "witness" to others...but I feel that aspect is very man-made. It generates more believers and therefore more money for the various churches. I feel that true spirituality is between oneself and their Creator.
2006-09-01 12:31:44 · answer #4 · answered by rmarlena 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People fear what they can't understand. Some people are still searching for an answer to what their purpose is in life. It sounds that you have found your purpose and you are blessed. Go on believing. There are more of us that agree with you than disagree.
2006-09-01 12:32:38 · answer #5 · answered by marcy w 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think non believers are vicious and really try to insult believers as opposed to converting them.
2006-09-01 12:28:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I agree. Non-believers seem to OCD when it comes to discrediting belief.
2006-09-01 12:28:37 · answer #7 · answered by williegod 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I totally agree with you - good observation.
2006-09-01 12:27:18 · answer #8 · answered by suzanne 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes I find them both EXTREMELY obnoxious.
I am a Jewish believer in Christ...
2006-09-01 12:24:50 · answer #9 · answered by Adyghe Ha'Yapheh-Phiyah 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you entirely.
2006-09-01 12:24:40 · answer #10 · answered by TJMiler 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋