theirs? do you think that is right just because you believe that your religion holds the truth and salvation while others don't? what about their the beliefs their religion is imparting on them and their families?don't you feel you are trying to takesomething which isn't yours? if i may be so bold, what you are doing is like poaching to me. how would you feel if others of other faith pull the same tact on your followers for the same reasons that you have? I'm ok if they come to you at their own free will, but going out in the streets, making nice to them, questioning their religion, faith and studying it so you can find ways to turn it around, i think that is simply isnt right. have you ever question that yourself
2006-09-12 16:39:07 · 15 answers · asked by listlessbutdiligent 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I find it offensive and invasive. Missionaries have no business going into other countries and spewing forth their Bible garbage.
Take, for example a quote from a film about Venezuela. The historian and shaman of the Yecuana people, Barne Yavari, who tells the camera, “They [the missionaries] prohibit all our customs…our drinks, our mythology, music and our form of life. I don’t mean that no North American has helped me spiritually. We don’t need spiritual help because we have our religion.” Yavari goes on to tell the people of Caracas that his people have their own God, Wanadi. “It’s not known how he began nor who made him,” says Yavari. “Wanadi has been my beginning.”
What right do these missionaries have to obliterate native cultures? In my opinion, they have no right at all to do so.
2006-09-12 16:43:13 · answer #1 · answered by Kathryn™ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good question; my opinion is that neither religion should force their views on others. It seems Christians are more pushy and judgemental of other religious beliefs, Catholics for the most part do not go door to door preaching. Christians seems to think they are the chosen ones and not the Jews who seem to think they are. I have many friends and relatives in most religions and you have a spread of beliefs from not practicing much (me), moderate to the very extreme and beyond!
A very large percentage of Christians I know always quote the bible and yet they seem to be the most prejudiced, judging people I know, they are always puting down any other religion but always seem to have the name 'Jesus Christ loves you' thingy coming out of their mouth. I have gotten into some heated arguments over this, so before I get into another one I'll take my leave. In summary; all religions tend to indoctrinate and are succesfull to some extent, too many bible interpretations and too many fools in religions to say which one is right.....but they all claim to believe in Jesus Christ......who are we to then judge one antoher?
2006-09-12 23:57:36 · answer #2 · answered by IamwhoIam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer to think of it as educating people about your own faith and showing them why it's so important to you. I don't approve of the pushy evangelists who insist your going to hell if you don't accept their bible, their faith and pay an x amount of dollars every sunday. It doesn't work that way. Jesus wasn't pushy or demanding and we shouldn't be either. Faith is your own private relationship with God and Jesus and I go to church on Sunday to express my devotion to Him. To show Him reverence. Missionary work is not a competition. i'm Catholic, by the way.
2006-09-13 00:18:56 · answer #3 · answered by Becky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God expects us to spread the "Word" to others. It's part of each individual Christian's personal life mission.
Consider it a kindness, not an insult.
Sort of like telling someone they've just walked out of a public bathroom with a trail of toilet paper hanging out behind them, or stuck to their shoe.
Only this little kindness might save one's eternal soul.
Better look behind you, right now.
2006-09-13 00:21:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Christian missionaries do not force people to choose their religion. They simply share the Word of the Lord with those who are interested. Those sponsored by my church also provide necessities such as food, water, clothing, shelter, and education.
2006-09-12 23:42:21 · answer #5 · answered by TJMiler 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't have a problem with it, i think they are doing what they are supposed to.
Didn't Jesus commanded the apostle's to baptize all in the father, the son and the holy ghost. So they are continuing the apostles work.
Now in christianity, you have to accept Jesus to attain salvation.
So why shouldn't they 'warn' others.On the other hand, If one doesn't believe you have to accept Jesus to attain salvation then there would be wrong.
I'm muslim btw.
2006-09-12 23:42:18 · answer #6 · answered by Jamal 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They always can always say "no, I dont want to hear it".
If they do come to the Lord Jesus Christ, through something a missionary has said, then something must of been lacking in their own religion that Jesus Christ can provide for them.
Missionaries give hope, and comfort to people who need it. If those people choose to take that hope and beleive in something that their previous beleifs dident provide for them, let the light of Christ shine for them.â¥
2006-09-12 23:42:18 · answer #7 · answered by rxqueen♥ † 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do all Christian and Catholic missionaries force conversion on those to whom they minister? I didn't think so. I thought many of them tried to be present: running hospitals and schools, teaching about disease and agriculture, and the like.
2006-09-12 23:42:01 · answer #8 · answered by David W 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I feel it's ok...as long as they are invited. Missionaries tend to invite themselves and then set about changing the local culture.
2006-09-13 01:48:34 · answer #9 · answered by Ahmad H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the Job of True Christians to Proselytize and Evangelize.
2006-09-12 23:42:20 · answer #10 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋