why do people try to market their religion to others?????

Question

.......others are damn fools and know nothing about their lives and god??


god

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Answer 1

People market their religions for two reasons:

First, because it is easier and safer to practice a religion with a large number of other people. It keeps the chances of persecution to a minimum, and allows more people to combine their talents for community objectives and projects. Take a look at Churches with large congregations (like a Southern Baptist or Methodist Church,) then look at smaller congregations (like a Jain Temple, or a primitive Baptist Church.)

Second, many religions believe that others will be happier if they accept the teachings of that church. Christianity and Islam believe in Damnation and Salvation, and Buddhism believes in Suffering through rebirth, for example. So it becomes a responsibility to at least offer others the comfort of their religion.

And none of that changes if the followers or wise or foolish.

Answer 2

Some snips from "Characteristics Associated with Cultic Groups" by Janja Lalich, Ph.D. & Michael D. Langone, Ph.D.

"The group is elitist, claiming a special, exalted status for itself, its leader(s) and members"

Like, say, Heaven?

"‪The group has a polarized us-versus-them mentality, which may cause conflict with the wider society."

So either you believe in God or you go to hell.

‪‪"The group teaches or implies that its supposedly exalted ends justify whatever means it deems necessary."

Holy War, anyone?

‪"The leadership induces feelings of shame and/or guilt iin order to influence and/or control members. Often, this is done through peer pressure and subtle forms of persuasion."

Don't break those 10 Commandments, or else!

"The group is preoccupied with bringing in new members."

Hey now! There it is!

‪"The group is preoccupied with making money."

No, those are "tithes." The minister's Cadillac is a gift from God.

"The most loyal members (the “true believers”) feel there can be no life outside the context of the group. They believe there is no other way to be, and often fear reprisals to themselves or others if they leave (or even consider leaving) the group."

You mean, going straight to hell for an eternity of suffering and torture if you stray from the absolute teachings of the bible?

How many religions are cults?

Answer 3

I prefer to take a benign view of the subject. I try and see how I might react if I were a true believer. . . particularly if that belief involved the damnation of non-believers, as in Christianity.

In that event it would be my obligation to share with others the "truth" of my religion and the imperative that they too accept this belief. How could I associate with friends who I "knew" were going to their eternal damnation without trying to get them to become believers themselves, to "save them?"

Even in the event that I am simply happy and content in my religion, I might tend to believe that others should share this joy and contentment. People often try to convince friends and family to do all manner of things to gain some advantage, feel some specific way etc. Why should it be any different with religion. In fact, with religion it would naturally be more likely that one would feel the imperative to convince others to join in. Most organized religion is absolutist in its faith and belief system. They may be "tolerant" of other beliefs but they do not give them equal validity to their own.

The problem is that others are generally equally convinced of the truth of their beliefs and take offense at the suggestion that they adopt the beliefs of another.

It's really that simple and that deadly. Religious conflict or conflicts with religious themes, motives or support, have taken countless lives and continue to do so to this day.

As long as religious discussion remains in the realm of metaphysics, philosophy and theology, everything is fine. When it crosses into proselytizing or confrontation is when it becomes problematic.

Answer 4

Because their scared. If they can't get you to believe than they fear that their life's are a lie. Organized religion scares me. They hate everyone and do it all in the name of their God. Spirituality is the way . The connection we all have to each other and the universe. It's funny Jesus never said hate everyone that's different than you or use guild it gets people to do a lot of things.

Answer 5

Because religion is nothing more than a business that sells a product...god. The church wants your money and to have power over you. So, to get more business and power, they talk about 'spreading the word' and how its their Divine 'job' to bring other weak minded into the store and spend their minds and money.

Answer 6

Some religions require members to go into all
corners of the world, and spread the Gospel.
This practice is part of their faith.

However, converts are few and far between,
because most people don't stray too far from
their roots.

Answer 7

They believe this is part of following the word of "God" (as they know it). They see their religion as the only true way and believe that by saving others from false religions, they become closer to their "God". This then further guarantees their ticket to "heaven".

Answer 8

I don’t think they are trying to market their religion, is not like they are selling anything, they are just trying to help people that still don’t know about God by preaching about him. People now at days don’t even think about God anymore, I’m glad to hear their some out there that still doing it.

Answer 9

b/c they have to get recruits...else the religion will die out. *shrug* really who cares..if you're not interested then just ignore them. If that's impossible for you...then get to know you facts about the religion and have a conversation on why there religion is "stupid" and how they would be better off without it. It really gets them all F'ed up...it's one of my favorite pass times in fact....totally taking someones faith and putting it through the ringer and making them think. It's so much fun to watch...in a sort of sadistic way...but nonetheless fun! :)

Answer 10

Different people push their beliefs on others for different reasons. It all boils down to one though: that they think they are right, and others are wrong. A lot see God as a punisher, and either think that others will be punished, so want to save them, or think that they themselves will be punished for not spreading the word, so do so.