This is for anyone who does not believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God. What would you do if the people you love the most, accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior? How would you react? And why would you react this way?
2006-10-26 11:12:09 · 23 answers · asked by Icie's_Girl 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Okay, Some good answers here, But I believe most of you are assuming that I am talking about my self, "But I'm not" I'm talking about you.
2006-10-26 14:35:45 · update #1
Will your answer change when you find out that I am a christian and the wife of a minister? Would your answer still be the same if I was one of your loved ones?
PS. I do not believe in telling people they are going to hell. But I do believe in telling them the good news.
2006-10-27 15:46:35 · update #2
I would be happy for them, of course! My best friend practices Christianity as well as a few of my co-workers and my father. I am truly happy when others find a path that is spiritually fulfilling to them--regardless of what that religion may be (as long as their practices are legal). My faith doesn't promote itself as being the one and only "true" way for everyone. I respect the beliefs of my loved ones and they return that respect. I call my loved ones on their religious holidays with good wishes and they call me on my holidays. It wouldn't be a problem at all---if they found what they are seeking, I am honestly happy for them.
EDIT
Yes, of course my answer would be the same. Being a minister's wife can be a very difficult position to be in at times. You must be very happy with your religion and love your husband very much to support him in his calling. I would even be happy for you personally if you were a missionary (and I strongly disagree with many of the tactics used in missionary work). If you have found a path that is fulfilling to you, that's great.
Thank you but there is no need to explain Christianity to me. I have heard about it before. If I want to know something about it, I'll ask (and I do ask my friends questions occasionally).
2006-10-26 13:59:22 · answer #1 · answered by Witchy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just because the person or people you love turns Christian doesn't mean a dispute should strike between you and them.
Belief is a personal thing. It should not get in the way of any relationships. If you are a non-christian, its your rightful choice but its smart to not hate others for choosing to be Christians---its their right too.
Respect each other's opinions and beliefs (religion).
Don't ever bring up any discussion on religion if you know you have a different one. Don't ignite a debate on religion---outcome not good.
Truth is relative. What matters is not the choice of religion but how your beliefs helps you internally and make you great and substancial as a person.
2006-10-26 11:28:41 · answer #2 · answered by Dave S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you do not believe in Jesus than you understand that there are many possibilities out there, even the possibility that there is no god, no heaven, etc. And when we die we might not go anywhere, maybe life just ends and that's it.
If you understand this, than you should be able to accept that people believe in Jesus. Especially if it is a loved one. You need to support the ones you love in what ever choices they make in life (sometimes this is hard to do but if you truely love them you will come to terms with your self on this).
Also take a moment to think about the word belief. It is truely the one freedom we have is to believe what ever we want whether we choose to talk about our beliefs or hold them in, no one in the world can make us believe something we don't want to. So don't discourage what someone believes in, don't take away that one freedom they have as a human.
Please open you mind and support your loved ones and their life choises (no matter what they are).
2006-10-26 11:26:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well those I live already think that I I disagree. I do not care they believe different and that is the difference.
I respect Jesus and his teachings too much to do what "His" churches have done which is divide everyone up and make their followers go and tell everyone else they are wrong and going to hell.
I said to my loved ones "I don't believe this but good for you". I do not go to church with them with the exception of if they want me to go to Easter and Christmas..I don't listen but it makes them feel good I went with them and so for THEM I go..not the lectures.
When I was asked why I did not believe I said I used to until I gre and studied and realized that it was not for me. I found my own way which I think is far more along the lines of what Jesus would have wanted even though to me he was a super guy but nothing more..just a wise man worthy of respect but not worship. I explained I no longer needed fear or threats or promises of rewards to be good and do right..I did it because I had grown to the point that I saw on my own how to live and that it was not the way of the Christian church.
It ends up being kinda nice..we have discussions on what we think of something and why and I like having a different point of view
2006-10-26 11:23:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of my family already is.
Basically, I love them. We avoid talking about controversial subjects because it upsets us both. (I do have one sister that keeps telling me I'm going to hell and we don't get along so well).
I'm not going to change their minds, and it's not my job to. If they are curious about why I think the way I do, I respond kindly - but for the most part, the most loving thing I can do is to accept them like they are - as I hope they accept me as I am.
And sometimes when I buy gifts, I buy them "christian" things because that's what they like :)
In a "perfect world" I would be able to be real with them and be accepted for who I am and what I believe. But for the most part I keep my head down and I shuddup out of love.
2006-10-26 11:13:41 · answer #5 · answered by Black Parade Billie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My parents are Christians I used to be Christian myself. We all get along well. We don't get into the religious topics of conversation too much. They pray for me and I am glad they do.
I would have a problem if someone constantly told me I was going to Hell. We might get on bad terms if that happened.
2006-10-26 11:20:49 · answer #6 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of my relatives are Christian--I'm the one who changed, as a convert to Paganism.
If my brother reconverted--he's an "apatheist"--I'd feel like I lost my buddy for a bit, probably, but I'd still love him.
If my atheist wife converted, I'd be crushed, because probably the first thing she'd be required to give up is me.
My friends would still be my friends, unless they decided to change that on their end.
2006-10-26 11:15:23 · answer #7 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just be supportive and respectful of their beliefs--and make sure they're the same way with you. You don't seem to want them trying to talk you into it--don't try to talk them out of it. I just always smile and say I believe religion is a personal matter if pressed.
2006-10-26 11:15:10 · answer #8 · answered by T. B. the Wise 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the people I "love most" already do believe in all that. That is how I was raised. It just never made any sense to me. So I just let them believe what they want to believe. I don't even know if they realize I don't share their beliefs.
2006-10-26 11:14:45 · answer #9 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Saver my tries with them immediately. As none of them are of Middle-Eastern descent becoming a christian is an insult to their (our) ancestors, a traitorous betrayal. The last thing I need in my life is someone trying to convert me in some misguided effort to "save" me when the only saving I need is from their efforts to do so. Christianity should never have been allowed to leave the middle east and as far as I'm concerned if people WANT to be Christians, the let them go live in the "Holy Land" and leave me, and the rest of the world, alone.
2006-10-26 11:27:40 · answer #10 · answered by kveldulfgondlir 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋