Recently i moved to a new university, and a lot of the students here believe in God, i however, have had bad experiences in talking about beliefs and God with other people, because many of those people do not believe what i do. How do you tell these students that you just arent interested in talking to them about religion and God?
2007-04-11 06:00:45 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you have a well-formed faith, talking to others who do not believe the same as you should only deepen your faith.
If you encounter people who get mean and angry and cannot even try to understand why you believe as you do and that cannot respect your right to your own beliefs, just tell them that you only discuss religious matters with people that can be rational and change the subject.
They will get the point.....
Peace, Good Luck and God Bless!
2007-04-11 06:05:48 · answer #1 · answered by C 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just tell them.
Let them know that you consider their beliefs to be basically organized superstition and you don't wish to indulge them in talking about their nonsense.
Occasionally, they will try one of their catch questions on you, hoping to rope you into a conversation. Learn what they are and have ready answers for them that will indicate that 1) No, that is not a new a profound question, but one you've heard hundreds of times before, 2) Their superstitious religious beliefs are an insufficient answer to the question, and 3) You don't wish to get into such nonsense with them if they can't figure it out for themselves.
The direct approach works best, I think.
2007-04-11 06:02:42 · answer #2 · answered by nondescript 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Being a person myself with non-traditional beliefs, I usually just say what my grandfather always said: that I prefer not to discuss religion or politics outside of my family. If you approach it in a friendly and courteous manner, most people will appreciate it and respect that. Then I would change the topic to something else, like the classes you are taking or your plans for the weekend. that way you can still carry on a great conversation, and the other person will not feel like they are either being shut down or that they have offended you.
2007-04-11 06:07:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a lot of bad experience talking about beliefs too. Is your school a religious backed school? I do not find, as a rule that people casually discuss beliefs generally.
However....
1. Change the subject.
2. Change the subject one more time
3. Tell them its something you do not talk about or wish to hear.
4. Walk away if they continue.
The Skeptical Christian
Grace and Peace
Peg
2007-04-11 06:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just like you said up in the question.... let them know that you have had bad experiences in the past and wish to not discuss your beliefs at this time
2007-04-11 06:08:50 · answer #5 · answered by livinintheword † 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder how many more channels she picks up! Sounds like a real space cadet! And pray tell what might that $200 be for? She tryin to say your cat did some damage? Hope Tim is your lawyer. I wish you the best of luck.
2016-04-01 09:11:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly, you are going to find people in your life who will be insulted by you no matter what you say - or how kindly you put it.
That being said, it is best to be honest and kind. Simply ask, for the sake of friendship, that this particular subject be changed or avoided.
When these people decide to no longer talk to you, you can know with certainty that you have lost nothing. If they were really your friend they would love you and accept you as you are.
2007-04-11 06:08:10 · answer #7 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I always tell people that I never discuss politics or religion. If they persist I then ask them if they are planning to ask my age or weight too. If they still persist just tell them that you are a member of some religion they find offensive (Wiccan, Satanist, Scientologist, Bedwetters, whatever scares them) If they persist then you can always threaten with harrassment charges
2007-04-11 06:11:32 · answer #8 · answered by FallenAngel© 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can be straight forward and say that to them.
You can give them permission to pray for you and tell them if you do have questions about God you know who to come to.
If it were me wanting to talk to you I would ask you why, so you might want to give them (and us) a reason why.
I know that my family members don't want to talk about God, mainly because they have already made up their mind not to believe in Him - without seriously looking at the bible.
I hope this helps. (if you want to ask ME anything about God, Jesus, the bible, feel free to email me :)
2007-04-11 06:08:01 · answer #9 · answered by redeemed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them, "I'm not interested in talking about God," and say it politely.
2007-04-11 06:04:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋