or the wrong kind, which is often the case, turn people away from God? I think it can, I'm friends with a ministers daughter, and it has turned her completely off!
What are your views about this? Is thier a solution for a person who has had religion crammed down their throat? Is it their fault they want nothing to do with religion?
How do we, as a Bible believing person, encourage their faith, and not push them away?
2006-11-22 23:46:06 · 10 answers · asked by JoJoCieCie 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't believe in organized "religion", I believe in Spirituality, very different!
2006-11-22 23:51:45 · update #1
Black Orchid,please read above, where I stated that I don't believe in "religion":, only spirituality!
2006-11-22 23:57:43 · update #2
Tactfulness is what I found to work for me. There's isn't person alive today that wants any thoughts & opinions crammed down our throats.
Many religious persons have good intentions to share their faith with others. Lacking tact turns people off. Who wants religious views of ones you may not share crammed down your throat? I know I don't.
Religious views are very sensitive. Your faith & views plus your opinions with the way your living your life are very close linked together.
No; it's not their fault for wanting nothing to do with religion. Who wants to be a part of a religion that forces you to cultivate faith in which you don't believe? Not for me!
Encourage the people you talk with to go to the Bible; God's Word & see for themselves the valuable powerful information that it contains.
When people want to talk about their faith with you; that's fine. You can have a encouraging discussion. When people start to back off from your conversation; kindly respect their views & wish them a great day.
I never cram my religious views, opinions, or faith down anyones throat. It's simply not the thing to do. I don't want it done to me & I don't do it to anyone else.
I hope your question is answered successfully!
2006-11-23 00:02:56 · answer #1 · answered by CRONKERS 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's what I'm dealing with right now, with my husband. He's agnostic, he had gone to church, but it was a Pentecostal church, which is NOT good for people who know nothing about it.
I've recently become completely committed to God, and started going to church.
I'm trying to figure out the best way to talk to him about it, without pushing.
Mostly, I don't bring it up unless he does, and I simply try to show him how content and peaceful I feel.
I was one of those people who had religion crammed down my throat, and for twelve years, I wanted nothing to do with it.
But God claims His own eventually.
All I can do is pray for those who haven't found God yet. I want everyone to know the happiness I know, but I realize it won't happen unless it's supposed to.
2006-11-23 08:04:51 · answer #2 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Yes there are many and plenty of wrong religions and false God's
2.Just be a friend and demonstate the fruits of the spirit
Matthew 7:13-Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Matthew 7:14-Because F15 strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
James 1:3-Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
2006-11-23 07:53:33 · answer #3 · answered by Maurice H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Great question Congratulations Anything can be too much even something as important as religion. Keep everything in perespective If someone wants to be encouraged in their faith go for it, but don't push it unless you see that. I am a believer for your information
2006-11-23 07:52:01 · answer #4 · answered by devora k 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a problem of finding a church that fit my belief in God. I didn't totally turn away from God, but I did turn away from extreme interpretations of God. I had moved away and most of the churches I visited where I lived were all about money. That soured my taste for religious groups for a long time. It took me 18 years to find a church that suited me.
2006-11-23 08:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by lady01love 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your Church.
Pastor has 5 kids. Nothing is crammed. They're great people, were allowed to question their faith, still have kept. No big deal.
Normal happy adjusted older teens to adults.
2006-11-23 08:04:41 · answer #6 · answered by <><><> 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
only if its a cult...it turned me off too when my Dad joined a cult in 69 but then my X wanted to go and I was stuck in that for 20 years....many ppl I knew there no longer go to church at all. but I have been Methodist for the last ten years....ENCOURANGE MAINSTREAM RELIGION like Presby or Methodist where it isnt too strict and theres the TRinity belief taught!!
2006-11-23 07:51:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
what exactly do you mean by the wrong kind of religion. all religion is the wrong kind. step back and take a good look
2006-11-23 07:52:41 · answer #8 · answered by black orchid 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
any religion is too much religion .
2006-11-23 07:49:13 · answer #9 · answered by jsjmlj 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If i tell you Will I Go To Hell?
2006-11-23 07:50:47 · answer #10 · answered by Am I Going To Hell? 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋