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The following answer was given:
Hello jim♥darwi...
That tree of knowledge of good and evil exist today as the Holy Spirt.
You like millions of other sinners are walking in dangerous directions...
Evil things are about to come upon you. Your god satan can not lend a helping hand. You are on your own
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Evil things are about to come - this is a curse still in English speaking worlds isn't it?
Your God Satan - Ok, 1. Don't believe in God. 2. Don't believe in Satan. How could Satan be my God?
How do I as a reasonable rational person talk to someone like this, who curses me and doesn't even attempt to understand my beliefs?
2006-09-19 05:50:54 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
hi jim,
just to balance things out, here:
be blessed & peace, man (from a christian)
2006-09-19 05:58:42 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
ANSWER: There is nothing you can do.
I have a xtian friend like that. She picks at my life and says negative things about how my child is going to turn out.
No matter what we talk about, she interprets it at the most base and unenlightened level. Every single thing that happens in my life is torn apart and labeled as unacceptable or against God.
But I can't point that out because then she accuses me of attacking her and goes on and on and on about how cruel and evil I am and how I don't care about her feelings.
At the moment, we are not speaking.
I'm trying to figure out a way to tell her what her problem is in a way that will make her cry and recognize her wrongdoing; without insulting her. the only reason I bother is that we have been friends for years and I love her and miss her. Like all of us, she's not all bad.
I'm not sure why you would want to interact with strangers who do this.
Here's my 2 cents (based on my friend who has the same attitude, but just expresses it in a more refined manner): Bitterness. They are drawn to a life of "sin": intimate pre-marital relationships, drug-use, hatred, dishonesty, etc. Their religion is the only thing that keeps them in check. They are jealous because they can't handle the freedom and responsibility of a non-xtian lifestyle. They need you to fail so they can validate their own choice which they are not 100% commited to.
Sorry that was long-I moved the answer to the top, in case you want to skip the mumbo jumbo.
2006-09-19 09:39:36 · answer #2 · answered by limendoz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People are like that all the time with religious or religion related questions. It seems that people care more about protecting their religion then actually practicing it. How do you talk to someone like this? Learn their scipture to prove to them how hypocritcial they are being for example to this person you could say:
"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven." (Luke 6:37)
and again
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Matthem 7: 1-2
The person that gave you that answer is blatantly disobeying HIS book of religion by judging you.
"But it is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another." Psalms 75: 7
Oh and the answerer is pretending to be God.
"The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'[b]There is no commandment greater than these." Mark 12:30-32
Oh Jesus said this, and said it was the second most important law ever. By neighbor, in the bible, it means anyone you come in contact with. The answerer wasn't showing much love.
See if you use THEIR beliefs to point out where they are wrong, they can't counter your statement while being true to their God. It is rational and reasonable for you to use their beliefs to prove them as much of sinner as you. Oh and about that...
"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23
See this man is a sinner, just a forgiven one in his religion. So umm if all sinners are walking in a dangerous direction... wouldn't that include- him?
I hope this helps!
2006-09-19 06:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by sondra j 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I strongly believe that the image of god and the devil are all man made. I don't accept what any church says as they all contradict each other. I belive that there is an energy so powerful that it can create life & through evolution we are here. That is my god. Not some old man in a white frock with a big beard. I don't believe that we go to heaven or hell or that we are judged.
If a person wishes to follow the rules of a church then they are free to do so and nobody has the right to diss somebodies beliefs. It's what ever makes you happy.
2006-09-19 06:05:25 · answer #4 · answered by Tabbyfur aka patchy puss 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
that isn't an insult, i'd call it a threat.
so, as a reasonable, rational person... you should point that out to this person. you are right that he simply cursed you and ignored your beliefs without attempting to understand them.
show him how. that's what jesus would do. that usually tears up religious people more than anything, when a nonbeliever makes them look as evil and lacking in christliness as possible.
ask him how he knows this. and if it came from jesus, because it certainly doesn't sound very christlike... i think we all know who sounds more like a sinner and who a saint in this exchange.
2006-09-19 05:53:44 · answer #5 · answered by uncle osbert 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know that I would try. Some people only see things their way. I am a christian and you are correct he should never have talked this way to you. You are who you are. You will believe what you will believe. As a Christian it is my job to tell you that Jesus loves you whether you believe in him or not. You do not have to believe in him. But if you ever need him he is their for you. Just call his name and he will help you. Not for stupid things like some magician trick, but for real life wrenching problems. I am sorry this religious person said these things to you it makes it harder for the Christians who are sincere about Jesus and his Love.
2006-09-19 05:59:23 · answer #6 · answered by curiosity 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't talk to these people because they are not rational. Period. Just tell them, "Thanks, I'm not interested," and back away slowly. You can't argue someone out of a fanatical opinion. There are no facts (one book does not make a statement true, just try using one reference on a research paper and see where that gets you) to support belief in Jesus/Christianity. Scholors still can't even PROVE he was a real person. So, realize you are dealing with someone who isn't going to be rationalizing from logic. I mean, it's just like someone not liking mustard. There is no science yet discovered as to why some people like mustard or not, but it is just their opinion. And truth be told, I don't believe in Satan either. I think it is just yet another excuse as to why people can't be responsible for their OWN actions. "Oh, Satan made me do it! I was tempted by Satan!" Ahhhh, bull crap! So that is my two cents. And for the zealots out there who will of course be offended, do NOT messege me with your crap. I am extremely not interested in your blatherings.
2006-09-19 05:58:52 · answer #7 · answered by Sterling 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yarr Jim, I'd be taking that as a good sign. After all, they be thinkin that noodley thing in their pants is an evil thing. So, be glad if your evil thing is 'bout to come. LOL
Just more salt in the sea mate. Savvy?
2006-09-19 05:54:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You asked a spiritual question. What is the fruit of the spirit? Love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. The answerer gave you the opposite of that. So my advise is to ignore the answer.
2006-09-19 06:06:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find myself observing such people with 'morbid curiosity'. That's the same impulse that causes people to slow down and gawk, when passing a car wreck on the turnpike. The difference is that rather than observing a car wreck, I'm observing a 'brain wreck'... hopelessly mangled... profoundly irrational... mired in self-delusion and willful ignorance. It is an eerie dichotomy... awful to behold, yet at the same time, strangly fascinating.
2006-09-19 06:01:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I expect believers react the same way with non-believers who are insulting. Some people are insulting no matter what their belief and that is sad.
2006-09-19 05:53:33 · answer #11 · answered by Lady Di-USA 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋