I met someone who invited me to a prayer group, well, Ive gone to some of this prayer groups and I feel uncomforable, they "speak in tongues," fall to the floor after people pray and impose hands on them, think that everything that goes wrong is the evil (including medical errors), supposedly have visions, think that their religion is the only one that is right, all they talk about is God (there are no other topics of conversation), they try to control me by telling me what I am suppsoed to do (they told me I gotta put a religious name to my daughter), I am new in the place I live in so in a desperate need to have friends I have socialized with them, but now I feel like they wont let me alone, they call me frequently, if I dont show up for some of their meetings they say "I abandonded them," I am kinda glad I am in an apartment because sooner or later me and my husband will move away from here, I know all of what they say is not complety crazy but in general I dont feel is healthy.
2007-03-02 10:16:12 · 9 answers · asked by Alejandra 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's really simple. You don't attend any of their functions and when they call you or come to your house you politely tell them you are not any longer interested and please do not return or call you back.
It takes guts and fortitude and if they start to ask why or this or that you simply state it's not up for discussion and take care and have a nice day, goodbye.
If they pester you after you have told them this you should call the police.
2007-03-02 10:20:59 · answer #1 · answered by thefinalresult 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's so unfortunate that they have to be so controlling. What kind of religion name are they trying to label your daughter with, If you don't mind me asking.
In my opinion those kind of meetings are my cup of tea but, it shouldn't come along with all that control stuff. If you miss a meeting where I'm from no one questions you about it. That's why I'm asking what religion name they are using.
I have learned that the phrasing "religious extremists" people use is just b/c "they" are closer to God than you are.
You don't have to like those kind of meetings, everyone is on a different walk of faith w/ the Lord. Sorry about the control, no one deserves to be put through that w/ a church group.
I hope you find a church that suits you better in the next town.
BE BLESSED AND REJOICE IN THE LORD!
2007-03-02 18:35:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sound absolutely insane to me, but thats just me.
You could try telling them that you dont agree with the way they see things, and then go out and find yourself some more reasonable and less crazy people to befriend, just so youre not alone, 'cause thats no fun for anyone dont you know.
Look around for groups and such of things you like. If you like a certain kind of music for example, look for festivals or concerts where you could meet people. Clubs, etc. If you have a dog, go walk it in the park and meet other dog owners. Stuff like that.
Hope that helps you and good luck.
2007-03-02 18:22:25 · answer #3 · answered by Jesus W. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to abandon them. Don't socialize with them. Don't attend their meetings.
You don't say how old your daughter is but if she is in school, try to get more involved with the PTA and meet some of the other, more normal, parents. Talk to your neighbors. Unfortunately, friendships that are easy to create are often those you don't want. Work at building better friendships with better friends.
2007-03-02 18:22:50 · answer #4 · answered by Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just stop hanging out with them.
Stop taking their calls.
I think this will be difficult for you, but be RUDE to them, they are psychopaths. When you see them, say, "I really don't care about your religion. Leave me alone."
They will eventually stop contacting you. If they don't then call the police.
2007-03-02 18:22:35 · answer #5 · answered by captflapdoodle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Develop a highly contagious flu that won't let you out of its grip, and mention it every time they call you.
Otherwise they will try to 'bring you into the fold' and there are more of them than there is of you . . . .
2007-03-02 18:21:53 · answer #6 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a christion and i can guess who you are talking.about, do NOT let them control you. if their beliefs are nit yours, tell them so. do not worry about offending them. its your life. say so.
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2007-03-02 18:36:17 · answer #7 · answered by oldtimer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just ignore them and if they harass you then sue their @sses
2007-03-02 18:22:31 · answer #8 · answered by Sir Alex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RUN!!!!!!!!!!
:)
2007-03-02 18:27:45 · answer #9 · answered by SpiritRoaming 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋