2007-02-01 04:46:00 · 15 answers · asked by B S 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Unsolicited preaching. Actually it's more like "faith marketing". It's all about recruitment...
2007-02-01 04:48:40 · answer #1 · answered by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well to some, proselytizing is like the message about the iceberg ahead that went unheeded by the Captain of the Titanic...unheeded, unread.
Delivering the message is the right thing to do. Listening or not is the individual's choice.
Just remember, no one believed the Titanic would ever sink either. And it's passengers were blissfully ignorant in their false sense of security.
2007-02-01 13:11:31 · answer #2 · answered by Q&A Queen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To share one's beliefs with another. For some, it means to go out and approach others and share your beliefs. For me, however, I think that can turn people off and make them want to turn a deaf ear to what you are saying, unless you are just naturally good with people. For me, to proselytize is to share my beliefs when the opportunity presents itself.
2007-02-01 12:52:01 · answer #3 · answered by Chimichanga to go please!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to follow jesus command
matthew 28: 18. Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
19. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
20. and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
2007-02-01 12:50:39 · answer #4 · answered by revdauphinee 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To proseytize is to:
Induce someone to convert to one's own religious faith, political party or doctrine.
What it means to me is what I see here everyday and the types of religions that send missionaries or people door to door to "spread the good news".
2007-02-01 12:55:08 · answer #5 · answered by dorkmobile 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believing that your religion is the only valid one and trying to get everyone else to change.
2007-02-01 12:49:26 · answer #6 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trying to "sell" someone your religion, that is, convert them. Frequently tried, but not always very effective.
2007-02-01 12:49:30 · answer #7 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shoving beliefs down throats as much as possible and thinking it's right.
2007-02-01 12:49:50 · answer #8 · answered by Cold Fart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me it means "Going out of your way to tell others that your religion is right and theirs is wrong, therefore they should convert to your way of thinking."
2007-02-01 12:51:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means someone's trying to waste my time. It's very rude.
2007-02-01 12:52:58 · answer #10 · answered by American Spirit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋