He is being very persistent and kind of obnoxious about it, actively trashing everybody else's views and beliefs.
The thing is that he has also been diagnosed with cancer and is currently starting chemo.
As his newly found religion seems to be a great source of comfort to him, our group of friends are in a situation where nobody dares to say anything in order not to antagonise him.
What would you do?
2006-11-11 01:05:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
listen to what he has to say. after all the poor fellow's 'dying' and if the new religion comforts him a great deal, who cares? let him believe and have faith in that religion...u know what i mean? ((:
PEACE!
2006-11-11 01:37:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people, when learning about a different lifestyle, religion or point of view, have a feeling of enlightenment, like a new path or a new goal is set for them. So, without noticing how annoying they can be, they try to teach us all the "glories" of that new thing. That's just the "excitement" of the discovery of a new spiritual way and you will notice that it probably will fade. In the mean time, tell him that everyone has its own path and if we all liked the colour blue, it would so boring.Tell him also ( and I'm sure that you already have ) that you are very happy that he found the true meaning in life through Budha but you don't have to go around playing Jehova Witness and converting everyone ( maybe this is kinda strong but you get the point ). Be patient and ... be patient.
2006-11-11 01:35:37 · answer #2 · answered by Scarlet C 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Support him in his battle with cancer and his new religious beliefs. Don't argue with him, and don't try to re-convert him back to Christianity. It is however okay to say, "I am glad you have found peace, but this is something we will simply have to agree to disagree on." That said, even as a Christian, I don't see there is anything wrong is looking at other religions and seeing some of the other positive aspects of them. Every religion has some very good points that can be adapted into the Christian religion. My family and I liked the idea of the Jewish sabbath so much we have made Sunday a very special day for us. We spend it entirely with family and friends, we don't work, we don't stress trying to rush around and do things, we don't make large fancy meals, we just spend time together enjoying the gifts God has given us.
2006-11-11 01:18:27 · answer #3 · answered by Erin S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a true Buddhist will not trash others views. Buddhism teaches us to be respectful and tolerant and that it is not our place to criticize others for there beliefs. we may enlighten them to our way of thinking but not push to convert. Buddhism is a live and let live religion. buy your friend some books on buddhism. he will learn more about the religion, appreciate your interest, and it will help him even further through his chemo.
2006-11-11 01:17:35 · answer #4 · answered by mistichippy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well let him be wit his believes ...human beings were designed to believe in sth weather true or not we are yet to see ....be there for him but let no one change ur believes.good luck bye.
2006-11-11 01:33:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him to keep his Buddism to himself
2006-11-11 02:13:07 · answer #6 · answered by been there, done that 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen respectfully to his proselytizing, and dont share your views with him.
2006-11-11 01:10:07 · answer #7 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋