They might not like the idea, but it would save their souls, so that would make it right. Right?
2007-02-24 09:00:28 · 66 answers · asked by ? 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No.
Ever hear of freedom of religion?
Or have you ever considered that a person has the right to choose for themselves?
2007-02-24 09:02:54 · answer #1 · answered by taa 4 · 9⤊ 0⤋
No. God does not force salvation on us. As people we all have free will. In order to be saved you want to have Christ in you. Living in your heart. You can't make some be in someone's heart. You can't make someone love you. God gave us all free will and a choice. If people don't want to to accept Christ all you can do is pray for them. The more you try to shove something down someone's throat the more they resist. Just present them with the facts. Plant the seed and let the Lord do the rest.
2007-02-24 09:47:34 · answer #2 · answered by Who is that red head??? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only christians think accepting christ is the only way to save a soul, they can't understand that God is the only one who knows the heart of a man - if you get there, you may be surprised at who you find in heaven, or not there...
also, even if you could "force" someone to accept christ, wouldn't it be a sure way to lose your "salvation"?
2007-02-24 09:05:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO.
And you can't do it either.
You can't save anyone.
You can't cause anyone to be saved either.
The great commission--Who was Jesus talking to? Was it you? No I don't think so.
It was to the 11. They went out and did it.
Consider this:
Psa 49:7 No man can by any means redeem his brother, Or give to God a ransom for him--
Psa 49:8 For the redemption of his soul is costly, And he should cease trying forever--
Who then is the convictor?
John 16:7 "But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper shall not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.
John 16:8 "And He, when He comes, will convict the world concerning sin, and righteousness, and judgment;
2007-02-24 09:09:15 · answer #4 · answered by chris p 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You THINK that it would save their souls. What if you are wrong? What if by forcing that on people you actually cost them their souls?
But even if you are right, people who do not accept your God do so of their own free will. They honestly do not WANT to spend eternity with you guys. Really.
2007-02-24 09:18:01 · answer #5 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't force beliefs on someone. Even in communist countries people abide by the beliefs but do not really believe the. You would not be saving anyone as you need to truly believe to be saved, not doing it because someone has forced you. people have a right to believe what they want. You do not have a right to force your opinions on others.
2007-02-24 09:06:14 · answer #6 · answered by nakiska11111 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell that you are most likely a Christian. And you have most likely read the Bible and you probably have heard WWJD enough times but seriously What Would Jesus Do? Jesus did not force the tax collectors and sinners that ate with him to accept him. He merely showed his unconditional love in the way he lived to the people around him. I understand how much it must pain you to see so many "lost souls" around you. But one can not come to accept Jesus if they do not have the Spirit work on their heart.
The best way to hepl your friends to experience a personal relationship with Jesus is to pray for them, love them unconditionaly and live your life so they will have to wonder what type of joy hope and truth has filled your life.
2007-02-24 09:15:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hell no it wouldn't be right. One of the main themes is "voluntary conversion".
If people could be forced to accept Christ, we would have been made that way from day one. Also, we wouldn't have much to debate over.
2007-02-24 09:11:35 · answer #8 · answered by Lost_Lady 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't it be right to force people to accept Allah? They might not like the idea, but it would save their souls, so that would make it right. Right?
2007-02-24 09:03:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
No on can force someone to accept Christ. You can make them say out loud that they accept Christ at gun point, but a person must believe, and truly want to accept Christ. You have to feel it in your heart when you accept Jesus, no one can be forced.
2007-02-24 09:04:00 · answer #10 · answered by Steph [♥] 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Such a thing is not possible. Conversion is an act of the Holy Spirit. Nobody's soul is saved unless their heart is changed. This does not occur through persuasion or coercion.
2007-02-24 15:08:27 · answer #11 · answered by tj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋