People that know the love of the Savior have a particular peace in their heart and love that they want to share. I believe this is where the conflict lies. We want to share the love and feeling we have from knowing Him and others have either known a person, or few, that has completely turned them off or just want to be left alone. We are suppose to love one another, when you love someone you want to share with them what makes you happy, that is why we try to share, not out of disrespect. Anyone agree?
2006-11-30 05:45:56 · 18 answers · asked by sammyw1024 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Whoa... It's interesting to note that sharing Christianity raises the hackles of so many people. You would think they are the only ones out there cramming their opinions down others throats. There's certainly enough answers on this one doing the same thing. This person is sharing their heart out of love for all of you, and the majority stomp on it.
The conflict does not lie with the individual, but the differing beliefs. Talk about respect... that goes both ways. To be sure, there are some zealous Christians out there, but the majority simply are sharing what they have found to be true to those who are asking, especially in this forum, for some answers. A quick survey of some of the answers here on YA will show that most of the personal "attacks" are coming from the non-Christians. Even the avatars reflect the hatred that is so blatantly spread on here.
Don't shoot the messenger who says things you do not want to face or hear. Just because their beliefs counters yours, or hits some spiritual nail on the head, it does not justify your anger to a complete stranger. The motives are readily apparent. Are you coming from a place of hatred or love. Most of the Christians here, and elsewhere, are operating on the love side... are you?
2006-11-30 06:32:05 · answer #1 · answered by Bill Mac 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No. The conflict comes when sects of Christianity try to legislate their morality, try to rewrite science and history to fit their dogma, and spread superstition as if it were fact. It's not about "sharing the love", it's about getting others to conform to one's ideal: An ideal that doesn't nessecarily work for other people.
The truth is that people are different. What brings peace to one person may only cause stress and pain for another. What makes one person happy may make another person miserable. This is a fact that the theists cannot seem to accept. For some reason the notion that their faith might not be a perfect fit for everyone else is utterly foreign...even "evil".
Obey Matthew 6:6. Then we'll talk.
2006-11-30 13:53:11 · answer #2 · answered by Scott M 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wanting to share happiness is a wonderful thing, however, i disagree with your assessment of where the conflict lies.The conflict is the lack of respect for the other persons beliefs, ideals, philosophy, etc.I've been Wiccan for 15 years now, and finding The Goddess and her Consort have brought me greater peace than any of the previous Christian religions I attempted to relate to.However, you don't see many Wiccans out on the street ,bellowing "Praise to The Lord and Lady!! The Goddess has saved me!!!" .As a generalization, most Wiccans don't feel the need to proselytize like that.Just something for you to think about.
2006-11-30 13:53:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If someone approaches me to talk about Jesus, I typically say simply, "I'm an atheist, and comfortable with that, but I see and appreciate that you want to talk because you care." At such a point, according to the Great Commissioning, Jesus told them to shake the dust from their sandals and leave in peace.
Sadly, that's never stopped a single person who approached me uninvited in order to talk about Jesus.
Another part of the conflict that you don't understand is that you are happy in what you believe -- but so am I. I have no problem with your beliefs if they work for you. They do not work for me. My beliefs do. So if you love me and truly wish me to be happy, the resolution is to speak quietly, one time. If I listen, keep going. If I turn you away, love me anyways and respect my right to believe or not believe; after all, that's the whole point of this thing you believe God gave us called 'free will'. He wanted there to be no compulsion in belief.
2006-11-30 14:03:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree. On the other hand if you love a person you also have to respect their wishes. If you believe and I don't then I don't mind if you try to tell me "the good news" once but if I don't want to hear it after that then you need to respect that.
Similarly, I might tell you about the freedom of mind that comes with shaking off the chains of religion. But I won't push you once I know you are not interested.
Respect, respect, respect,
Good Question!
Alan
2006-11-30 13:49:36 · answer #5 · answered by Alan 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I disagree. Ideally, we all would love to share everything about ourselves with people we care about and love. But unfortunately differences exist in this world. That's why life is so unique. That's why we were given other gifts such as respect and understanding, so that we can embrace the "differences" in the world.
2006-11-30 13:58:38 · answer #6 · answered by eh! 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's understandable what you are trying to do. I very happy with how I life my life, but I don't push it on to others. People will find their way in their own time to wherever they need to go. My way of thinking may not suit them. If they ask, I'm more than happy to share. To do anything more is disrespectful to them, even though it is unintentional.
2006-11-30 13:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by Angel Baby 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I dont. I have peace in my heart and love I want to share without the need to worship a non-existent entity. I want to share that love without it being attributed to some mythical God - Id rather be recognized for treating my fellow man with compassion, than it being chalked up to God.
2006-11-30 13:49:15 · answer #8 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
sammy, ALL followers of any religion, if they are particularly furvant in their beliefs, have that peace. As for the Christian religion... of course SOME of the Christians have that peace. Because they went the easy route. Everything is answered for them so they don't have to do any of the searching for themselves.
That doesn't make them right. It makes them weak.
2006-11-30 13:52:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
i agree with you, but remember if you push ,
your just pushing them away and you don't want to
do that. unfortunately not everyone will have the same believe.
which is fine, don't ever lose whats in side your heart
that makes you happy. people are known to take that from
people.
2006-11-30 13:55:47 · answer #10 · answered by LC 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋