I just tell them thank you, but I am not interested. Then they will continue to throw bible verses at me and tell me I need to be saved.
Why do people have to force their religion down other's throats? I don't need that mumbo jumbo. I believe in myself and I strive to be a good person.
2006-09-10 07:02:28 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Tell them that they'll win more people to Christianity by BEING Christians... Stop trying to force it down our throats. That will only make us hate you.
2006-09-10 07:05:57 · answer #1 · answered by Moose 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll bet that if someone were trying to give you an expensive diamond bracelet, you wouldn't hesitate.
And yet, what the "zealot" is trying to give you is worth ever so much more than diamonds.
When a Christian is trying to share his/her faith with you, they are not trying to be obnoxious. They are trying to give you the best they have.
If you are understanding and patient, and quietly explain to them that you have already heard the gospel message, and have already made up your mind, they ought to leave you alone.
I really don't understand why people get so upset about this. Nobody can force you to believe anything, anyhow, and most Christians will go away if you ask them to. The very worst thing they can do is to pray for you....
2006-09-10 07:28:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I tell them I am not religious and I dont appreciate them trying to force their religion on me. yes I do know all about the bible I have a long line of Minister/Priest in my family. Am I going to hell for not accepting God? NO cause I dont believe in hell therefor I can't go there and If I do so what thats my problems not theirs. They believe what they want and let me do the same. So go do their bible thumping elsewhere!
Thats what I tell them.
2006-09-10 07:08:14 · answer #3 · answered by deadly_rose_04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religious zealots are not living in the real world, hence they do not behave like normal people living in the real world. They are delusional and try suck others into their delusion - delusion loves company. If they don't respond to a polite decline of interest, tell them in a less polite manner.
2006-09-10 07:06:15 · answer #4 · answered by bonzo the tap dancing chimp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate when they do that to me. To get rid of them I tell them I'm Catholic and not interested in their religion.If they insist and tell me I'll burn in hell I tell them I'll meet them at the gate. Why do they do this and push their religion? They have no respect for boundaries. Their lives are so twisted up in their religion because with out it they have nothing and are lost. I pity them.
2006-09-10 07:11:06 · answer #5 · answered by missmoon_1953 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on my mood. Sometimes, if I'm bored, I'll debate with them. I've even counter-converted a couple in my time.
Most of the time I just tell that that I consider their religion to be perfectly valid for them, but that they will never convince me that it is the only valid path for everyone, and that if they want to waste several hours or days, they're welcome to.
2006-09-10 07:06:17 · answer #6 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just close the door. You will never get a fanatic to change. Ignoring them is best. That way they won't shoot you to send to to Heaven, (christians or to the 17 virgins (muslim). All fanatics are the same --- they all believe they and only they have the truth----dangerous, just like Nazis........
2006-09-10 07:23:06 · answer #7 · answered by April 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi "
the best answer was tell them that it is fine for them and that your happy for them to have their faith to rely on ,but that you also have great faith in what you believe and wish them well .
and close the door walk away or whatever .
i also love debate and yet it seems always the same pat answers "quotes from the bible "interpreted as they see fit .
i can do that too :}
Peggy
2006-09-10 07:17:03 · answer #8 · answered by pj333 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are doing the right thing. if you go to a church take them to it and maybe that will solve the problem. even if you do believe in your self you should also believe in the higher power. i am not pushing you take a look at this web site-iWorshipCenter.org
have a nice day.
2006-09-10 07:17:20 · answer #9 · answered by nieceofmissourifats 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm always promoting some local political candidate and carry their literature. When a religious zealot approaches me, I listen briefly and then introduce my candidate. If they cut me off, I cut them off - and they understand why.
2006-09-10 07:10:46 · answer #10 · answered by waplambadoobatawhopbamboo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋