Do any of you (atheists or religious people) think that you might be able to change anyone's views if your answer is really well written, brings good points up, provides evidence or scripture where due...
In other words, do any of you feel that you could convince anyone to see things your way (convert atheist to religious or vice versa)?
2006-11-09 08:42:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
One could only hope others would be openminded enough to consider things from all sides. If I heard evidence from the other side that actually made sense and shook my own beliefs, it might sway me. That's never actually happened to this point.
2006-11-09 08:45:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could never be so impressed with myself that I'd think I could convert anyone.
Nor would I want to!! I know that my spiritual path is not the "one only true way", so I'm fundamentally disinterested in converting anyone. It is the right path for me, but I have no desire to make everyone walk my path.
In fact, the fewer people there are with entirely absurd ideas about Paganism who want online lessons, the happier I'll be.
What I can hope to do is to counter some of the misinformation out there about Paganism in general and Witchcraft and Wicca specifically; some of this misinformation is within the newbie (IRAB) Pagan community as well as in religious communities other than our own.
2006-11-09 08:54:06 · answer #2 · answered by Praise Singer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be nice, wouldn't it? The truth is, those who are soundly saved cannot have their faith shaken by reading a few words on the Internet. The Bible tells us that not everyone who hears the gospel will hear the good news and receive Jesus as their savior.
I speak more to those who aren't sure what they believe. There are a great number of people who make it up as they go along. I used to be that was myself; creating God in my own image. Then I heard "Hell's Best Kept Secret" by Ray Comfort, and it was like turning on a light switch. I was saved that day, and baptized that week.
To answer your question: It could happen, and it is certainly worth the effort.
2006-11-09 09:01:42 · answer #3 · answered by Sister Christian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a possibility, but it's not what I intended if it does happen.
I think that everyone should decide for themselves what to believe/not to believe. You can listen to other's view points, and you can agree or disagree, but I think you should do some of your own searching and seek out as much knowledge on the subject as possible before committing to it.
I think that it's a free country. I get on here to straighten out people's misconceptions about Atheists, as well as ask questions for my own knowledge and understanding. I don't seek out followers or try and "bring people to the truth." I'm just trying to continue to grow and make people more knowledgeable about my non-beliefs before judging.
2006-11-09 08:46:57 · answer #4 · answered by Heck if I know! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You never know, but you have to keep trying. Most don't realize that if they would just check out some web sites on Bible Prophecy they might learn how much of it has been fulfilled with 100% accuracy and what the odds are of this happening......
2006-11-09 08:49:39 · answer #5 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I do not. Only the Holy Spirit can convince a non believer of the truth. I do believe that maybe my answer will urge someone to earnestly search for the truth.
2006-11-09 08:47:44 · answer #6 · answered by moviesmiss1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not wish to convert anyone. Only convince others to be more open-minded.
Blessed Be
2006-11-09 08:52:29 · answer #7 · answered by Celestian Vega 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, thats why its so stupid when evangelical christians try to force everyone to join their church or when atheists try to end all religeons. Why can't people just agree to disagree.
2006-11-09 08:47:33 · answer #8 · answered by bob john 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋