i know its all a question of faith and you cant force or trick anyone into believing but i mean there must be something i can do right. thanks.
2006-09-24 13:26:28 · 24 answers · asked by cuervo 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No. There's not DEFINITELY something you can do. You can present him with everything that has convinced you and everything that you think would be convincing. If he still doesn't believe, then let it go. Like you said, you can't force it.
Personally I think you should let his views be his views and your views be your views. There's NO NEED to "convince" him that your way is the only way. If he's told you "I don't believe", I think you should RESPECT that and move on. Live and let live.
2006-09-24 13:28:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
If your friend don't believe then he sure is missing out on a lot. Try to get him to explain how all this came about. The only explanation is creation. The odds of this just evolving is about the same as a tornado going through an auto junk yard and assembling a new Lincoln Town Car as it exits. Just walk the walk and talk the talk and maybe he will follow. Minister to him but don't pressure him and I bet he'll come around. He has probable had some kind of bad experience down the line.
2006-09-24 13:39:14 · answer #2 · answered by stephenl1950 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. Formulate a hypothesis--Well Okay, perhaps you've
already done this part.
2. Collect data or perform a well-structured experiment.
3. Draw a conclusion as to your data collection as it pertains to
your hypothesis.
4. Publish your results in a peer-reviewed journal.
5. Defend your work from critics.
6. Wait for at least 100 other well-respected members of your
field to try to reproduce your experiment with the same
results.
7. Show all this information to your friend, then you may have a
chance.
2006-09-24 13:35:21 · answer #3 · answered by Jack Meoff 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think first you must recognize that everyone has their own spiritual journey and that it is for that person and that person alone to travel. Forcing them to believe in God or bombarding them with facts and scripture could only drive them away from not only God (as you see it), but also from you. To force someone and give them all these reasons as to why they should believe in God is to suggest that you don't really care about this person unless they see things as you do. Do you really want to jeopardize your friendship over this?
My advice is to just let your friend travel their path. There is no one way to find God and it may just take a little longer for him to find the Divine. And when/ if he does find God, don't criticize him for choosing whatever religion or path he decides on. Many people see God as non-denominational- meaning S/he does not belong to any one religion. Encourage your friend to look within to find peace and the Divine, but don't get into a debate over it. Support him in whatever he decides.
Remember that this is his spiritual journey and the turns and roads he takes are not up for your judgement, nor are they your decisions.
Namaste and God bless.
2006-09-24 13:38:42 · answer #4 · answered by Stina 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just Be An Example To Him.....
Actions Speak Louder Than Any Words Ever Could!
2006-09-24 14:26:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is only appropriate for the gullible. Leave him alone. It is likely that he is a part of that small segment of society (10%) that is rational, and capable of employing critical thought... and you are not.
Why are you so keen to contaminate the mind of a rational person with the myths, superstitions, fairy tales and fantastical delusions of a tribe of ignorant Bronze Age fishermen and peripatetic goat herders?
2006-09-24 13:41:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
While I do not know you or your friend, I would simply present the evidence in nature and the universe.(Rom.1:19 & 20). I would show Him Christ, His life, death and resurrection. It is hard to tell where you friend is coming from, or where his objections lie. From my experience, it is not an intellectual problem, it is a problem of the heart. They simply refuse to bend the knee to God. They are a god unto themselves and refuse to acknowledge that there is someone greater than themselves. I would present the evidence, answer questions as honestly as you can, and leave the rest to God. Don't beat yourself up over it, God will reveal Himself to him, in His timing and way. You do your job and leave the results to God.
2006-09-24 13:34:19 · answer #7 · answered by BrotherMichael 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i think you just have to live your life believing and let your friend see your faith ... who knows ... maybe he would be impress and he would follow you ...
you should not force him .. let him have is on beliefs and let him grow his faith ... if he is meant to believe ... God works in his own special way ... Let God do his job :D
2006-09-24 13:37:03 · answer #8 · answered by wondering 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing it is against gods rules to force change on another if he doesnt belive he doesnt according to your god he has "free angency" to live how he wnats you made your staement now move on
no moratal is repsocibl for sa;lvation peace comes from within not from pressure of freidns .
2006-09-24 13:29:09 · answer #9 · answered by illogicalbeats 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think that there is anything you can do. He has to find his faith out for himself. The more you say, the more he'll be turned off by it.
2006-09-24 13:28:19 · answer #10 · answered by sheeny 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋