What's the best way to present your religion to others?

Question

Are you the type that "force-feeds" others your religion without knowing anything about them or their beliefs? Or maybe you are the type that gets involved in a peaceful discussion about religion, and is satisfied to let others decide their religion for themselves. How do you feel is the best way to present your religion to others? Do you feel whenever you see someone wearing a penticle that its ok to jump in their face and bash their religion, tell them they are going to hell, and forcing your beliefs upon them is the right way? Or would you rather ask them about their religion first, getting involved in a peacefull conversation, and then letting them make their own decision? Would you be satisfied if the other person doesn't wish to follow your beliefs, but remain in their current path?

Answer 1

DON'T present it to others. IF they are interested they will ask.

Answer 2

Yes I would be satisfied if the other person does not wish to follow my beliefs. I would hope that we could keep comminications going so that we could continue to learn from each other. There is a truth in each religion. The trick is to find it :-)

I would like to share my thoughts on any current beliefs I might have with another but I would never force feed and only share it if asked or an opportunity showed up. If the other person makes it clear they don't want to hear my thoughts, not a problem I am sure we can find other interesting things to talk about; such as nature :-)

Something tells me you already knew the answer to this one but someone has been forcefeeding you lately? Ignore this person they will eventaully drop it.

Answer 3

I try to be peaceful in my approach. If someone asks questions about my religion, I try to give answers that don't bash anyone else's beliefs. I don't like it when people are rude and say bad things about my beliefs. So I give respect to others by being polite.

I can't force other people to do anything, so there's no point in trying. Trying to force your beliefs on someone is a great way to make an enemy.

Answer 4

The best way is simply not to. Presenting faith is a good thing, because that tells you a lot about a person. Presenting religion only shows that a person can be manipulated into following artificial rules based on what other people have told them, or passed on.

I love having conversations about religion, but I never try to bring my own into a conversation because I simply believe that nothing good can come from trying to impose your own set of rules on someone else. Talking about religions in general though, can help a person to expand their own horizons, and to better understand their own faith.

The problem is that most of the time, people can't separate the two things...

Answer 5

The best way I can present my religion is to live it the best I can.

I'm very curious about other religions and belief systems, but I don't usually ask strangers about it cuz it feels intrusive to me. I love to get involved in religious discussions when people are openminded and willing to listen. It also helps if the people in question really do know what they are talking about and aren't operating on the "surface level" of their religion.

Answer 6

Christians should "speak the truth in love" (Ephesians 4:15). God gave all of us a free will. People are going to decide for themselves what to believe regardless of what others tell them. Of course, a true believer in Christ is not going to be "satisfied" if someone doesn't agree.but at that point the best thing to do is pray for them. If you care about people and believe there is a hell you can't just stand by and let them go.

Answer 7

If I were to present my religion to others, I'd do it in a peaceful manner, conveying them that these are the beliefs of my religion. A little background information to let them know before they judge me again. I don't attack other people's beliefs and religions because I have learned to accustom to those things.

Answer 8

There are many good ways to present your religion to others. There is one wrong way. The absolute wrong way is "My religion is right. What you believe is wrong. If you do not believe what I believe, you are doomed." That just says that you do not respect others' beliefs. You should always be strong in your convictions while respecting the convictions of others and not judging them for their beliefs.

Answer 9

Excellent question.

I find it very easy to have calm, rational discussions with people about their faiths. I'm usually the one to try to coax them to explain their faith to me. Not to mock, but to help me understand. Personally, I believe that every person has the right to choose and practice his own faith or moral philosophy, so I only get riled when I see someone trying to take that right away from another.

As for the best way to present one's religion or moral philosophy to others: example is best. Let your life be your message.

Answer 10

What's the best way to present your religion to others?
Not at all.

That saves me from having to be rude back to them (yes, it's rude to try to convert me to your ancient mythology) and saying, "I have no interest in your fantastic tales of supernatural beings for which there is no evidence. Please don't bother me again." Maybe I should just have that tattooed on my palm, and when they start hold it up in the "talk to the hand" position...? :)

Answer 11

Best way to present yourself and your beliefs is to live the example. You don't introduce the subject of your beliefs/faith unless you are asked, and then only answer what is asked specifally, without expounding.