What is the proper way to share ones religion with others?

Question

I am a member of a path that is not a mainstream idea. I would like to share it with people in a manner that is respectful and comfortable for other people. My aim is to share in what I believe and to educate people about the point of view of my order. What is the propper way to do this without upsetting other peopels sensibilities?

Answer 1

Our Paths Are Much Alike;

*Show Respect For Others.
*Respect Yourself.
*Have Courage Of Our Convictions.



I understand you,
However, I must Follow My Own Path.

It Is Not The Right Time.

Answer 2

Good luck. I don't think there's any way to share your religion without upsetting somebody. All you can do is take it one person at a time and hope for the best. Personally, I don't share my personal beliefs with others unless that is the point to the discussion.

Answer 3

Studied all the paths, this area is not a place to, how do I say, put it out there, its not ready they think Halloween is evil, if you get my drift, if asked then communicate to them one on one , but I doubt you will get feedback as you wish. the wisdom yes , use different words to relay the same meaning, its all in the heart.
blessed be
good luck

I AM

Answer 4

If your way was the right way, God would have told you how. Those who are founders of a religion are always directed by God as to how to proclaim the message. By needing to ask, you are not ready to share. Keep seeking.

By the way, the final message from God was revealed to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

There is no God except Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

Answer 5

go to youtube and enter "thewayofthemaster" into the search bar

there is some really cool videos about people sharing the gospel with other random people in a really simple, yet powerful way

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Answer 6

Put up a web site and register it with the search engines. People will make up their own minds to point and click.

Answer 7

Well, speaking from personal experience with people that have been more than a little...aggressive in their approach with religion, I can only offer my opinion on how I would personally like to be approached.

I don't really know how to get the subject started in conversation as most times I've been confronted have unfortunately sparked a fight rather than a civil discussion, but if someone were to, I dunno, talk about religion in a casual sense, rather than just outright asking me, I might be more apt to listen, rather than feel ambushed. But I can also feel less ambushed by just being asked politely, too.

It's all about politeness and respectfulness to me. I'm a person that you CAN discuss religion with if you do it nicely. I've unfortunately not met too many people where I live who are capable of that, so that'd make a big difference for me. Be polite and calm and don't ambush a person with a sudden; "I'd like to talk to you about religion" sort of statement. I know that's not the best example, but I've been ambushed like that, talking about nothing, then suddenly going from something like; "How 'bout them Cubs?" sort of question to "So, are you going to church yet?". It's very uncomfortable.

I suppose what I'm trying to say in addition to being polite and calm is to not put someone on the spot if they're not expecting it. Talk casually, calmly, get a non-judgemental sort of conversation going, then talk about your beliefs. Don't immediately ask them if they want to join up. Work your way up to it.

That'd get a conversation going with me. Talking about religion, but not trying to convert, at least not right away out of the blue. And if you talk and happen to disagree, don't get defensive and start saying things like; "you're wrong", because that turns people off, too. I've personally received that one on the nose just about every single time I tried to have a religious discussion with my family and others around here. It doesn't make me want to reconvert, it just makes me more frustrated and feel like my feelings don't matter, even though they asked first.

Finally, if you get the conversation going and do get to ask them if they want to be part of your religion, if they agree, great. Good for you. :) But if they don't agree, then accept that and thank them for their time. Don't press the matter further and try to force them into believing. It won't work on someone you're wanting to discuss beliefs with than it would if they tried to change your religion.

That's the biggest thing for me. Not only have I been ambushed and spoken to disrespectfully as if I were a stranger or inhuman because I wasn't of the same religion, but when I was approached by people trying to convert me, and I refused, that only made them press harder. No thanks really does mean just that. No thanks. It's best to leave it at that. If a person doesn't, believe me, there tends to be a LOT of hard feelings and, depending on family or friends, ruined relationships. I've unfortunately been there.

I'm glad you're mature enough to ask this question, that you want to be respectful and comfortable in sharing your beliefs. This world needs more people like you, especially where I live, where it's "with us or against us" sort of mentality, which is painful to deal with for those who don't share local beliefs. You've already got a good start by wanting to be respectful.

That's really the best way to do it, to realize that not everyone will share your beliefs and that even when you do share them, not everyone will agree, and to respect that fact. Hope this helps. Good luck to you. :)

Answer 8

respect other's opinions, as you expect them to respect yours. wait for them to ASK you about your religion. Not everyone gives a hoot about it

Answer 9

You must not show the path, you must be the path.

Answer 10

wait until you are asked. if the person seems interested then coninue on.