What if they wanted to set you free from repressive dogma, would you give them the time of day? Would you listen and not judge? Would you really, honestly consider their words because they sincerely seem to believe them? Would you think that they had every right to come to your home, express their beliefs and want to share them with you out of a genuine humanistic concern for your life?
2006-11-28 15:35:34 · 7 answers · asked by sacredvanity 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Why just Christians? Because I can't remember the last time I heard someone complain about Jews coming to their door hoping to convert them. Or Muslims, or Buddhists, or anyone else OTHER than Christians. That's why Christians. I don't hate Christians, I was raised Christian and many of the people I love are devoted worshippers. I just think it's funny that almost every response to this questions says "sure, but then you'd have to let me have my say." Can anyone honestly say that, as an evangelical Christian determined to save people's souls by telling them about Jesus Christ, if they said that to you, would you really consider an alternative to Christianity then?
2006-11-29 10:15:49 · update #1
Of course. I think it would be a lively discussion. I've studied atheism for several years. I would quiz them on Feuerbach, A.J. Ayer, Bertrand Russell, and Richard Dawkins. And I would ask them if Deconstructionist critiques of religion had more promise than raw Rationalism, given the demise of the Enlightement and rise of pluralism.
2006-11-28 15:39:24 · answer #1 · answered by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I listen to what anyone has to say if it can better me, and if they do it in a kind and restpful manner. I always listen to Jahova Whitnesses, Mormons, Krishnas, ect.
Athesim, is not a religion however. The other groups woory about a person, and even if it is not there business, it is part of their religion. I would consider an Athest words, but frankly why would an Athest try to convert me. A religion person can try to convert a non-religious person because they want them to "be saved" and to exprance something new. They want to spread their god. An atheist has no god, no belifes. Why should they care what I think.
I personally dont think anyone should convert anyone.
I would like to know this, why just Christians? This seems to be a bit of a personaly attack.
2006-11-28 15:41:42 · answer #2 · answered by quest 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't avert non-idol-worshipping christians And its humorous you're able to point out crucifix looking like a scarecrow Jeremiah 10 God and Idols a million hear what the LORD says to you, O homestead of Israel. 2 that's what the LORD says: "do no longer study the techniques of the countries or be terrified by signs and indications in the sky, however the countries are terrified by them. 3 For the customs of the peoples are valueless; they decrease a tree out of the wooded area, and a craftsman shapes it along with his chisel. 4 They decorate it with silver and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so it won't totter. 5 Like a scarecrow in a melon patch, their idols can not talk; they could be carried because of the fact they can't walk. do no longer worry them; they are able to do no harm nor can they do any solid."
2016-10-04 12:14:16 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, that would be great. But atheists don't go door to door. They write articles in science magazines, create TV shows and websites to get their message out. And let's face it... as long as my beliefs don't effect them, they don't give a rats hinny what I believe.
But if you guys do start going door to door, don't wear bad suits and name-tags. People will just assume you're idiots.
2006-11-28 16:00:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, it would deffinately be better than having them tell us Christmas decorations, crosses, prayer, etc are "unconstitutional" and attempt to legislate against them in court. So yeah, I would liek that approach much better since I don't try to sue them into praying and wearing crosses and such.
2006-11-28 15:50:03 · answer #5 · answered by RYAN P C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Come on over. We'll sit and talk like rational adults. But when you are done, it's my turn, and I hope you too will listen and consider objectively what I have to say.
2006-11-28 15:39:23 · answer #6 · answered by I'll Try 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would be very interested in having a discussion about Faith with them! I would welcome the opportunity. Why don't they DO that? It would be a welcome change....we could have a cuppa tea, exchange ideas......
2006-11-28 15:41:26 · answer #7 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋