I asked before, but just got a bunch of preachy christians answering - I always feel like they are just acting like they want to be your friend so they can convert you and feel good for having "saved" someone. What is your opinion?
2007-02-13 07:32:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
of course. People who try to convert others do not do so because they are worried about "lost souls". They do so for selfish reasons. They do it because they want something else to add to their resume when they apply to "heaven".
2007-02-13 07:35:16 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I've felt that way around some, not around others. To be perfectly honest, I don't trust anyone until I've known them for a long time. People are fundamentally self serving. We do what is in our own interest.
I did have a close Christian friend....the son of a minister.....and he had no ulterior motive to convert me. Neither did his father.
I had a roomate...a born again whacko....who wanted to introduce me to some Jewish friends of his.....they ended up being Messianic.....so he clearly had very ulterior motives.
The minute someone says they are better then that....I worry, and I cover my wallet.
2007-02-13 07:43:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find that those Christians who actively attempt to convert people generally have control issues. They see their way as the only way and everyone else must follow it. You also see this kinda thing a lot in managers. I think it's just a general "I'm right, so do what I do" mentality. I'm sure it applies to all parts of their lives.
2007-02-13 07:42:17 · answer #3 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Really depends on how I know them.
If it's a christian friend, then no - I typically don't expect ulterior motives.
But if it's someone who just approaches me on campus or somewhere else and he says "Hey is god in your life?" or even if they start more innocently but are holding a bible or something, it's a good indicator of ulterior motives.
2007-02-13 07:39:18 · answer #4 · answered by Mike K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some of them, yes I know that's why. A few JWs are like that too.
Some aren't. Usually the more fundy they are, the more likely it is that it's all about winning you to their point-of-view.
True story: My big sis has to wrap every single conversation around Jesus. Every single gift has to be wrapped up in Jesus too. A few years ago I received a rare birthday present from her. It felt like it might have been...clothing? I went in to my family and told them "I got a gift from my sister and I don't think it has to do with Jesus! If this happens...I won't know what to believe. Black will be white. Up will be down. If this happens, I'll BELIEVE IN GOD!!!" I then opened the package to find...yet another book about Jesus. Oh, she had no idea how close she was.
For the record, yes I read that book, as I always read her books. And no, she has never in all the years, bothered to read any of mine.
2007-02-13 07:36:29 · answer #5 · answered by Laptop Jesus 2.0 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Definitely. I've had a few Christians on here that said they wanted to be my friend, but when I made it clear to them I had no interest of converting they reneged their offer of friendship. This has also happened in real life as well.
2007-02-13 07:38:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-02-13 08:45:50 · answer #7 · answered by Screamin' Banshee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to give the benefit of the doubt, and still try to, but certain phrases or words will always seem to me as pushing Jesus... I tend to be on the defensive with Christians that want to be friendly to me quickly...
2007-02-13 07:35:47 · answer #8 · answered by XX 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The annoying godbots are the ones that advertise their brand of religious product. The christians who keep their religion to themselves are generally ethical people; I usually learn what their religion is by accident, not by them mentioning it.
I've lost count of the number of godbots who insultingly say, "I'm inviting you to my church because I care for you!" How I value my relationship with said godbot (or if there even is one) determines my response.
To friends or semi-friends, I would say, "Trying to pervert me to your religion shows that you don't respect me as a human being. If you care about me and want to stay friends, don't mention your religion again."
To street proselytizers who get in my face or assault me by touching me, it's along the lines of, "If I wanted you near me on your knees, I'd pull down my zipper."
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2007-02-13 07:48:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As for myself, i do no longer talk with those with in trouble-free terms the purpose of changing or saving them. If our talk could turn in that path, my difficulty does no longer be for myself, yet for the guy i grew to become into speaking with. would i think sturdy? properly, confident. whilst somebody is stored that would desire to be a time of rejoicing, yet i'd rejoice with you and for you, no longer via fact of my area interior the technique. even with each thing, my area will constantly be a small one.
2016-10-02 02:15:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋