Someone in this section mentioned, wisely, that asking why Christians believe they must seek converts?

Question

relentlessly is pointless because one of their beliefs is to spread all their beliefs.

What I think should be the question is, how do Christians not see that on many of us their preaching and scripture-quoting has no effect and sometimes is even off-putting?

I just want to point out from the start that I know not all Christians do this, but the vast majority I have met do.

Answer 1

Christians have been trying to "save" the world for 2000 years, and the best they've achieved is a bit over 30%, which has already started to fall because of the staggering population growth in China and India.

Clearly, Christians think the world needs Christianity a lot more than the world does.

Maybe it's time for something new?

Answer 2

Religious conversion is the adoption of new religious beliefs that differ from the convert's previous beliefs; in some cultures (e.g. Judaism) conversion also signifies joining a group as well as adopting its religious beliefs. Conversion requires internalization of the new belief system. Proselytizing is the act of trying to convert another individual from the convertee's religion to the converter's religion.

At times the term "religious conversion" may mean the transformation of a non-religious person to a religious one, though only rarely. Often the conversion indicated may be a doctrinal one, where the individual converts between different sects within the same faith. Conversion away from a religion is called "apostasy" from the point of view of the source religion. Some religious systems are said to be spiritualistic, nonjudgemental, and inclusive, and do not frown upon conversions. Certain systems of religious law are less open, even to assert the death penalty for apostates.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Converts

Answer 3

because one word of God's truth is so much more powerful than a lifetime of lies. It may seem offputting to some sometimes but God's word is never spoken in vain. A seed planted at the right time may seem for a while makes no difference and is of no effect, but eventually it will flourish and bear fruit. It is not for us to analyze what effect God's word is having on people, whether or not they are listening or even care- it is only for us to speak the truth, plant the seeds and God will water- some may never come to accept it, some will accept it right away, others may not care or be put off but in time, a word that was spoken will come to their rememberance and the Holy Spirit will bring an understanding and acceptance that was not there before.
As for me, I only seek to obey, I am not concerned with the outcome of my obedience because I know that God's plans for me are for good and that His love for me is perfect and true so regardless of the circumstances or of the way things seem- I will obey God's commands to spread His truth.This does not however mean that we need to be in people's faces and speak His truth in a manner that is condescending or condemning- we are to speak the truth in love and where it is not wanted we are to shake the dust and move on- but there is to be no compromise

Answer 4

How else could they convert people? They are just doing what they think helps; I can see why you'd get tired of some of their insipidity, but you've got to understand that a lot of what atheists say sounds pretty generic also (relatively new facts surrounding a dead horse that has been beaten for well over a century now).

Answer 5

If you were in a boat and could keep someone from drowning,wouldn't you throw them a life jacket? That's the way Christians feel. Plus the end of the book of Matthew contains a command from Jesus to 'go therefore into all the world' preaching the gospel, so when Christians share their faith they are obeying a command of Jesus. If you could share a priceless treasure with your friends, even enemies, wouldn't you do that? That's why we do it. No one should be obnoxious about it, but should share the truth in love.

Answer 6

We are all growing. Christians that are new might not have the discernment that develops over time. I am in the minority on this: That God doesn't want everyone. He calls who he calls-- will have mercy on those he will have mercy upon. He never has changed that. So those that he calls ask certain types of questions. Those that don't ask those questions that show that they are in contept of the whole idea.

So i am merely waiting for those God guides to himself. All the others are just wasting time-- they'll never believe, and are not trying to understand.

Answer 7

Christians do not need to "spread all their beliefs", in the sense that we need to get everybody to convert. Scripture simply says to proclaim the message that God's mercy is available to anyone, but at the same time, expect that most people will reject it and even to be offended by it (because mercy is dependent upon humility and the admission of sinfulness).

Christians take to this task eagerly because they believe it is true and they have a sincere desire that everybody is given a chance to find this mercy.

So we do not mean to offend, but unfortunately our message is inherently offensive. If someone says to us "I understand that you have a message of God's mercy to me, but I don't believe it, I reject it, and I will not humble myself before this God that you proclaim." then most Christians will accept that as your decision.

Scripture tells us that there is nothing that we can say or do to make someone believe. We simply need to proclaim the message so that those few who will believe can understand it.

Answer 8

well, some people interpret their religion in inaccurate ways. corruption can get tot hem. for example, the Bible has been changed over and over, and some things were put in there solely to win converts to the faith and make the religion sound better, even though they may be represented misleadingly or inaccurately. The Roman Catholic Churuch is known for this. Thy try to be good Catholics but look at their religion in an extreme manner. We can say the same about Islamic terrorists, they are only viewing their religion in an extreme sense, therefore what they do does not mean it is right. Same with how Christianity is and what I explained abovee about its spreading.

Answer 9

Seek Jesus:
Romans 10

Answer 10

Christians and atheists alike think that they have found something of value, and out of good will, wish to spread it to others for their benefit. There is nothing exceptionable about this. But the atheists have the better case.