For about the last 6 years family friends of mine have been asking me regularly to go to a religious gathering (Alpha). They even went so far as to send out a church member to my father's (atheist) to convert him. Just last week they sent me an email, angry that I wasn't answering the phone (I do work)..had an invitation to "Alpha"..I told them quite frankly that I wasn't "interested"..now they're mad. What's your take on this? Why do some religions try to push their beliefs on others.ENOUGH ALREADY!
2006-09-14 14:24:56 · 36 answers · asked by hipergirl22 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Some religeons work on the boarder of a cult. I won't mention any names but apparently you've bumped into one of them. It's very okay to say to them that you are not interested and that one of the main reasons is that they pushed to hard.
Tell them you thank them kindly for their concern for your soul however you have decided to work on your PERSONAL relationship with god and you'd appreciate them letting you have time to do it.
I would advise against getting involved with an over zealous group especially one that doesn't respect your father's beliefs enough to back off.
Good LUCK!
2006-09-14 14:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was nice enough of them to invite you in the first place, but once you've made it clear that you're not interested, they really should back off. After all religion should be one's own beliefs, not ideas forced on them.
Besides, what kind of a reaction do they think they're going to get from you if they get angry with you when you have no obligation to them? A sweet "Sorry. Okay, I'll come."?
I don't know why they do it, but maybe they think that they'll be punished for not trying hard enough to convert people. Invitations are nice, some persistence is tolerable, but being downright pushy is just plain rude.
2006-09-14 14:31:19 · answer #2 · answered by sparkly_chrimsa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, it is unfortunate that they push that on you.... I am an independant Bible believing Baptist... one should SHARE the Gospel of Christ...not push it. If God is calling the person they will want to know more... also, I don't know what ALPHA group is. Sounds like a cult the way they are getting mad at you. Being a Christian does not appeal to all people unfortunately! I wish it would but it doesn't. If you are interested in true Bible believing Christianity, let me know and I will try to help answer whatever questions you have
2006-09-14 14:31:14 · answer #3 · answered by musingaloud 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen, if a group has to get to the point of harassment to increase membership, then you should maybe think about judicial action such as a restraining order or something. These people sound a little bit cultish, sort of like a Jim Jones thing (look it up on google) and probably the reason is that they have completely lost touch with reality or there is some kind of charismatic emotional vampire in charge. Protect yourself from these idiots.
2006-09-14 14:35:06 · answer #4 · answered by changRdie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I started off with my parents forcing me to church and I hated it. Then friends of the family were into the whole Jesus thing and eventually I came to understanding why it was important to have religion. Alot of people don't make it fun to learn the stuff but you really should open your ears. There's something important there just for you. If you don't take it in, it's gonna be a big loss to you - not anybody else. I care only because it's the right thing to do. If you choose not to care I can't make you care, but I can still try. If it pisses you off then I'll stop trying, but I'll feel like a failure for not saving you. That's why they keep trying also.
2006-09-14 14:31:06 · answer #5 · answered by Spirit-X 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be very angry if I were you. Actually, no, I take that back - I would not be angry because I would not even waste my time giving a **** about what they say.
An individual's relationship with God is intimate and private. Spirituality cannot be developed by force, and at this point they are no longer simply extending an invitation.
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2006-09-14 14:30:49 · answer #6 · answered by Bellina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry that these people are being forceful with you.
An Alpha Course is designed as a non-threatening approach to Christianity. Sadly, these people are mis-using it from the start.
I have done an alpha course, and taken friends to them too, which have been fun, non-threatening, informative, with hospitable people, whose company I have enjoyed.
2006-09-14 14:28:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not right for anyone to force their Faith on anyone as a matter a fact Jesus told hid disciples when they had entered a town and were
rejected to shake the dust off their feet as a witness against them at judgment day.Nowhere in the Bible does God teach you to kill anybody that disagrees with you on the way you believe.The greatest power on earth is LOVE look what Calvary has done.
In Christ in Love,
TJ57
2006-09-14 14:46:05 · answer #8 · answered by TJ 57 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in Evangelizing. I do not believe in being pushy. The bible was never meant to be a weapon to try and intimidate people into joining a certain religious group. If I knew you and invited you to my church, I would honor your right to decline my invitation and that would be it. Thereafter, because I am a believer, I would pray for you, unbeknown to you. If they are mad at you, they were not your friends.
2006-09-14 14:32:23 · answer #9 · answered by Robert L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And it's only Christians.. all kinds of them "flying around" they probably think, trying to "save" people. Enough, jees, let's just live and give.. a helping hand.
This is real turn off for us towards the church.. when people come and knock on your door.. imagine if you did that at God's door!: Hi God! I'm saved, thanks for letting me in!
Whoa, slow down! You can walk up to a man's door and assume you right about what the host is inviting this person over for?
2006-09-14 14:31:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋