One of my friends proposed this question to a lady who was preaching her about christianity:(these were her words) great you are a christian! Good for you now would you stop trying to convince me to change my belief into christianity. I love my god and believe in him and nothing can change that. How would you feel if I try preaching you about "_______" and tell you to convert into it. Why can't people stop imposing their religion onto others. And yeah stop telling me that I will go to hell because I don't believe in Jesus. Yeah right so you're telling me that those 2 billion whatever people will go to hell too just cuz they don't believe in your god. Yeah well good for me because there will be a long line in hell. ............................... This made me think.... true.... I know thousands of people who do this and it makes me furious... why can't they keep their religion to themselves and stop preaching to world what they should or shouldn't believe in!
2006-11-24 15:15:20 · 20 answers · asked by GlamGurl 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That's the whole point why are they imposing it on others. It's not their place to even decide whose religion is right or wrong. Just like muslims, they go out there and kill people so that they can go to heaven.... i believe if they really think that it is the only way to heaven then they should kill their own people not us... who gave them the right to impose their religion on us. they should keep their beliefs to themselves and test it on their own people not us
2006-11-24 15:25:26 · update #1
Pamela: I never said I didn't want to hear from christians. I am just saying that the fact is no one wants to be told what to do... so this is more like a request for everyone to stop trying to "preach" people into what to do. I guess you didn't read the whole thing.... okay, so lets say I claim to "help save you" if you convert into islam and then say I was just trying to help you go to heaven and it is only possible if you convert to islam... would you? Nope. exactly that's what I thought. Now that's the reason why I think people should stop imposing their religion onto others.
2006-11-24 15:33:56 · update #2
Hari: Thank you! finally one person who actually think that god wants us to share love not hatred by always trying to impose what we believe on others
2006-11-24 15:44:36 · update #3
Because they themselves need convincing that they are making the right choices to believe as they do. I am a muslim woman, but I don't feel Islam is right for everyone. I think everyone has their own needs and they have their own way of getting those needs met. To each his or her own. Live and let live.
2006-11-24 15:23:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Fear and insecurity. Fear is one of those emotions that lies at the primal core of our psyche. And one of the things we fear most is death.
The truth of the matter is, none of us are completely certain of what will happen when we die. Religion gives us hope that there is something beyond death and that we don't have to be afraid of ceasing to exist. When a person isn't completely certain that they are right about what they believe, having others agree with them reinforces their faith and convinces them that they must be right.
On the other hand, for some people, when they come across someone that believes differently it presents a threat to the sense of security that they have gained through their faith. They think that if the other person is right, they must be wrong, and with the world views of the dominant religions, wrong means eternal torment.
This is but one of the dangers of "black and white" thinking.
2006-11-24 15:44:00 · answer #2 · answered by Lone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well of course every 1 has there idea what religion is right and they want you to agree with them and believe in what they believe so they unfortunately preach and try to scare you in there believes also unfortunately people are never going to stop working toward "converting" people and so forth and preaching we can see that all the way from history way back they haven't stopped yet and will continue to until the world dies out into nothingness(probably from global warming;)
2006-11-24 15:24:31 · answer #3 · answered by Mary s 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because the Bible tells us to preach the gospel to all the world so that the world through Him (Jesus Christ) might be saved. I'm not going to be guilty of your blood on my hands because I was too afraid to step on your toes by telling you the truth. I don't understand why it's upsets you so and why you feel so strongly about it since you think there's nothing to it. Why can't you just appreciate the fact that we care enough about you to try to help you and save your soul? If that means nothing to you then just let it go. Why are you still in this forum if you don't want to hear from Christians? Obviously you are still seeking something. I pray you will find the truth.
2006-11-24 15:23:21 · answer #4 · answered by Pamela 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It seems to me you and/or a friend had a bad experience, huh? I think the problem comes not in sharing religious beliefs, but in how it is presented. I belong to the Church of Christ, and am truly convicted in my beliefs. I like to share my religion because I am trying to save souls. But, I do have a problem b/c I don't want to come across like you have stated above. I think that some people are just fanatical and turn people off (regardless of the religion they are talking about) in their approach. I don't/won't approach someone with my beliefs unless they ask a Bible question or we are having a general discussion. I will invite people to church with me an whatnot, hoping they will want to learn more. From your question I can't really tell what your beliefs are, but I think a lot of people get offended by people talking about their religion to them b/c they are not secure enough in their own religious beliefs, and don't want to be proved wrong or have their whole foundation shaken. An argument I have with someone very dear to me is that you can't just go by 'God is good and I don't think he will send people to hell, yadda, yadda, yadda.' You need to examine yourself and determine if you want to know more about God. If you're cool how you are, next time just tell them 'I'm cool.'
2006-11-24 15:28:12 · answer #5 · answered by cute_niss 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why do people impose their religion on others?
1. That's what they are trained to do.
2. They enjoy the act of invalidating others.
3. Some of them actually believe it's their purpose for living.
2006-11-24 15:27:41 · answer #6 · answered by davidcolyer 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't know. In school I was indoctrinated into the belief system of Science which stated that there were 9 planets and Pluto was one of them. Now, today, I'm told that's a false belief.
Why I was forcably indoctrinated into this belief system that changes it's mind as the wind blows!
2006-11-24 15:58:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are those who are so wrapped up in their beliefs that they get to the point of being obnoxious with it.
My sister went through that phase one time and she would really tick me off because every single time she would call me on the phone long distance, she would get off on one of her tangents with religion and I would have to just hang up on her.
I was having some problems at the time and just wasn't receptive to that righteous crap at that time. She was making it sound like she was so perfect with her life etc. and all because of her faith. Well, turns out it wasn't all that perfect and she had her share of grief with an unexpected divorce. She changed her tune after she realized she wasn't the perfect one after all.
Point is, there are people so entrenched in their religious beliefs that they get blinded to the inadequacies of us less pious. So they do just as you say try to impose their religion on you.
Just the way it is, I'm sorry to say.
2006-11-24 15:27:18 · answer #8 · answered by Gnome 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think in most religions adherents are expected to bring others to the fold. Some of us just go about it differently than others. I'm an Episcopalian and we don't preach to others. If someone says he/she is looking for a church, I invite them to come, but I don't actively seek people. In fact I've been accosted by Christians who, after I've told them what church I go to, tell me I'm going to the wrong church. I honestly think it depends upon the person and the denomination.
2006-11-24 15:23:21 · answer #9 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
People who are comfortable with their belief don't feel the need to beat other people over the head with it, it's the zealots you have to watch out for.
Zealots are fine until they feel they are losing control of the situation, then they get harsh and strident followed by pompous. It is their goal to get you going their way if they have to cover you in anger formed spittle to do it.
How good is a religion you have to scare people to join?
2006-11-24 15:33:06 · answer #10 · answered by Black Dragon 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋