A co-worker gave me a rough draft of a book he is helping edit for a woman. This woman claims to have had contact with "Saint Teresa of Avila", and the book has such claims as, you don't have to be Christian to know God, etc. (By the way, I am a bible believing Christian and not only believe that the only way to God is by His son....but the book of Deut., chapter 18:11, also says it is detestable to God to attempt to communicate with the dead). I want to give this book back to my friend and talk to him about my beliefs, but I don't want to come off superior, heavy handed or "I'm right and you're wrong". This question is really for believers....I want to stand for what I believe to be true without coming off as arrogant. May I please have your opinions on how you might handle this? Thank you so much.
2007-03-23 10:09:50 · 12 answers · asked by Esther 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Give him back the book. Then say," Thank you for giving me this book to read, If you would like to discuss it and how it is different than what I believe, let me known. I will be glad to, when it is an appropriate time to do so. Thanks again."
Good luck and may the Spirit be with you and him.
2007-03-23 10:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by KJLV 1 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Was this hand off professional? I mean, is it part of your job? If your job description is to edit copy that your co-worker assigns you, you could ask for a different assignment, but you should abide by the rules, or at least discuss the conflict in light of your duties.
If it's a casual favor, I'd say hand it back with an apology, saying you can't help him this time because the material makes you uncomfortable. That should be adequate and uncondescending. If he insists on a reason, just say it conflicts with your religious beliefs. Keep the terms morally neutral (don't say "violates") and make the "problem" yours, not the book's. It is a favor, after all.
2007-03-23 10:42:23 · answer #2 · answered by skepsis 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, why did he give you the draft of the book? Is it fiction or non-fiction? Did he want your opinion or did he just think you'd think it was interesting?
I'd give it back, saying something like, "Well, it was interesting, but I don't really agree with Catholic dogma. It was difficult for me to see how someone could 'know God' without the Bible." You need to phrase it as 'the author and I have different opinions on religion,' and leave it as that.
2007-03-23 10:16:25 · answer #3 · answered by Cobalt 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
coach that's not from God. If we will drum up scripture from the Bible, i might element you to Daniel who interpretted desires (between different). Revelation itself is a dream which Christians interpret continuously. New attempt, fairly Revelation, shows that folk have numerous categories of presents that are all utilized in a different way with the help of different human beings. that's barely in present day situations that we see human beings claiming all of that stuff, like a number of what you listed right here, as Occult purely in keeping with words like "psychic". And that's hardly New Age... those issues are older than Christianity with the help of a techniques... that's purely being appeared at closer. yet to easily lump all of it mutually because of fact somebody says the be conscious "psychic" right into a generalized term inclusive of "occult" (please look this be conscious up.... genuinely it purely ability hidden or secret... and a great number of situations human beings declare issues like the speaking in tongues and prophecy to be MYSTERIES of God) and making it out to be something undesirable with out even easily finding on the folk in touch. Society frequently seems to lean on all and sundry of those generalizations and that's no ask your self the folk who do finally end up being called bigots... that's no different than what extremely racist human beings do to those races they do unlike.
2016-10-20 07:34:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you know that is what he believes? If he is just editing it, he may or may not believe it. Don't make a huge deal out of it. Just give it back and tell him you don't agree with it.
2007-03-23 10:14:21 · answer #5 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
personally ... i would give the book back and tell him it really wasnt ur cup of tea in a nice way ... if he then asks why then tell him it doesnt jive with ur beliefs really ... if he continues to dig for why then explain it but not preaching at him ... ur beliefs are the witness ... that fact that u are firm on them ... it doesnt witness anymore than that to try to drill ur point of view to him ....
2007-03-23 13:25:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a good band name: Smacks of the Occult
2007-03-23 10:13:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you are a true christian you will report the co-worker to your boss and hope that he is fired. Learning to live in peace is not the christian way and you are doing the right thing. Wait til he and his family is poor and hungry living on the street and THEN ask him if he wants to confess his sins and you can pray together.
2007-03-23 10:17:48 · answer #8 · answered by Saint Lucipher 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
If he didn't ask your opinion on the book, it would be unsolicited advice. It doesn't matter how delicate or tactful your attempt ... in the end, it's spam and you'd appear arrogant.
2007-03-23 10:14:30 · answer #9 · answered by MyPreshus 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Just tell him no thank you you're not intersted in reading it and let it go at that.
2007-03-23 10:18:27 · answer #10 · answered by timjim 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋