Would it bother you?

Question

If I came up to you on the street, smiling, and asked you if you've heard about Animism?

If I handed you a pamphlet and asked you to accept the fact that even rocks have souls, and that you should sit down and listen to the wind for guidence instead of reading your Bible?

If I told you that following the religion you are now is leading you down the wrong path, and that you should accept my religion so you can be happy and at one with the Universe?

If I told you the changes it made in my life and how much happier I am now that I'm no longer a Christian?

Pangel, I wouldn't really do this, I'm making a point.

Eartha, no animism is definitly not preached.

Answer 1

It's a nice analogy...

Answer 2

I'd take the pamphlet, thank you for your time. If you're still talking and I have nothing better to do, I"d listen because it's what my brother believes in and I like to learn about his beliefs, but I'm not changing my own. If I'm busy, I"d excuse myself and go on my way. And I'd give him the pamphlet when I see him.

I take pamphlet's all the time from religions not my own (Catholic). I even talk to those giving me the pamphlets. It always amazes me how people can get upset over this when it has never bothered me at all.

Answer 3

I would be kind of pissed off if you told me that I had chosen the wrong religion, especially since I have no religion. But if you just came up smiling, asked me if I've heard about animism (which I haven't), and gave me a pamphlet, I would accept the pamphlet and read it at my leisure. What's wrong with learning a little bit about it?

Answer 4

it would probably bother most ppl. being a Catholic myself i think what would be goin through my mind at that time will be, what in the blue hell is this? i don't think many ppl have heard of Animism before, myself included, it actually sounds quite unique, the part where rocks have souls, hee. if u want more ppl to know bout ure religion, go ahead and do it, but look for ppl who share the same religion as u and work out something. it always better when many heads work together.

best of luck:)

Answer 5

As a Gnostic, I can honestly say that my beliefs don't conflict with your point. Gnosticism has always taught that God “emanated” or brought forth from within Himself the substance of all there is in all the worlds. Or, "All is One."

I would try to get you involved in joining Greenpeace International (the world's most effective environmental activist group) and PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and I would do this as a CHRISTIAN.

In the Gnostic view, there is a true, ultimate and transcendent God, who is beyond all created universes and who never created anything in the sense in which the word “create” is ordinarily understood. While this True God did not fashion or create anything, He (or, It) “emanated” or brought forth from within Himself the substance of all there is in all the worlds, visible and invisible. In a certain sense, it may therefore be true to say that all is God, for all consists of the substance of God. By the same token, it must also be recognized that many portions of the original divine essence have been projected so far from their source that they underwent unwholesome changes in the process. To worship the cosmos, or nature, or embodied creatures is thus tantamount to worshipping alienated and corrupt portions of the emanated divine essence.

Answer 6

I'd want to know what made you think you were a Christian to begin with. Were you born again w/ a real relationship w/ God through faith in Jesus Christ? Or were you just born into a "christian" family. Unless you've experienced the new birth, you're not truly a Christian--you're a religious person who's trying to be good enough to make it into Heaven on your own merits. I know people can & do walk away from religion, but how can one be a geuine Christian & just throw it all away?

Answer 7

Christians aren't the only religious people who walk up to strangers and hand out pamphlets. Lots of different types of people do. In fact, I was once approached once by an honest-to-God (forgive the pun) atheist who wanted to share the wonders of reason with me on a street corner. If Christian witnesses or missionaries bother you so much, just say so. Dancing around it now doesn't help your point later.

Answer 8

Never heard it called "Animism", but I actually thought you were normal til I got to the part where "your religion is leading you down the wrong path, accept my religion so can be happy"

Sorry. It don't get more christian that that!

You need to take another look at whatever it is you're trying to preach, there, deary!

Answer 9

I have to admit that I'd be so intrigued by what you were saying (because it's so odd) that I'd definitely listen. Not that I would convert because I have my reasons for being the religion I am and believing what I do. But I would definitely listen and be happy for you for having found something that worked for you. Now if you approached me over and over again with the same message and I'd heard it all before, I'd probably start getting annoyed and I'd start avoiding you. But I am thrilled for anyone who has found a path that works for them regardless their belief system. And as long as they don't try to force their beliefs on me - we're good.

Answer 10

Well, I'd probably throw my arms around you.
No, not really, but I'd be so happy to meet a kindred spirit.

That aside, and for the purposes of the hypothetical; mocking Christians who do not respect people's right to privacy, no matter where they are, I would smile politely, mutter something pleasant sounding, take the leaflet, give it a cursory glance, and dispatch it on it's way to landfill.
Oh, and probably say something uncomplimentary (and unprintable) about your chosen faith.

Answer 11

I don't care, I just wouldn't believe you because I have already found the truth in Jesus.

To me, nothing makes more logical sense than Christianity. Also, from personal experience, I know the Bible is the truth.