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This question is open to all beliefs...please only serious answers
Peace.....

2007-05-18 17:30:58 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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get into an intelligent discussion without saying anything extremley offensive. say you respect their beliefs. it will make them more open minded and interesting in what you have to say rather than defensive right off the bat. explain your belief in an articulate way that shows respect and thought, and if someone doesn't give you a chance know that its them with the closed mind and that there are plently of other people out there who would be interested in discussion and sharing of beliefs and practices.

2007-05-18 17:37:54 · answer #1 · answered by Inana 2 · 1 0

If part of your belief is that you are right and they are all wrong, then it becomes impossible not to offend. If you say there is a punishment for not following your belief, then again you offend. Remember people were even offended by Jesus: Matthew 13:57 and Mark 6:3

2007-05-18 17:39:07 · answer #2 · answered by ignoramus_the_great 7 · 2 0

I think that if you are concerned with offending someone by explaining your beliefs then you are on the right track already. It's difficult to do sometimes so just be aware of how they are reacting and don't argue.

However, if you already think your beliefs will offend them by the very nature of what you believe it's probably best to just leave it alone all together.

2007-05-18 17:39:08 · answer #3 · answered by cultspyder 2 · 1 0

Do what has to be done. There will never be a simple way. Believe me. As a Satanist, I have to take care that anything I say to my likeminded populace isn't overheard and misconstrued by some religious zealot.

I believe that the simplest way is to avoid direct comparisons between your religion and the mainstream, or "normal" religion. You will definately encounter friction with anyone who has opposing beliefs. What you determine is how this friction affects your relationship with the other person.

Sometimes, you cannot react negatively, at least overtly, to comments made by ignorant people. Always keep this in mind, and strike back later.

Ave!

2007-05-18 17:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by Satan's Own™ 5 · 0 0

By staying away from being judgmental toward them while sharing your belief. If your belief is also your life and living then it will definitely have more impact than just regurgitating what you have heard someone else has said to you. People believe what they can witness in you. One person said it quite well.. " preach the gospel, use words when necessary"

Also i find that when you are sharing your beliefs, there should be solid evidence that you know what you are sharing about. For me as a christian i have my bible not just in my hand but the word dwelling richly in my heart. Knowing the Purpose of what you are giving yourself for is crucial too. Know you facts and make sure that there are adequate experiences in you own life to attest to these facts sufficiently.

2007-05-18 17:39:14 · answer #5 · answered by Broken Alabaster Flask 6 · 1 0

Some people are offended no matter what you do!
1st. You live a life that shows you truly believe what you say you do!
2nd. You don't try to force your beliefs on anyone. When you live a life before them that shows what you believe then they will come & ask you. So always be ready to give an answer but pray & ask God to give you that answer then, & if you have Gods Holy Spirit then He will give you what to say when it's needed.

2007-05-18 17:42:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

by asking them if they mind if you told them a little about how you beliefs. The best thing to do is to ask people first because when it come to religion or politics people tend to get offended quickly. I mean almost all wars start with one form of those. So just ask to them if they okay with talking about it, if they say no leave it alone and move on. If they say yes then just dive right in start telling them about you beliefs

2007-05-18 17:38:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

If someone asks me about my religious beliefs, then I assume they aren't interested in whether it would be offensive or not. If someone asks me my faith, I tell them I am a Unitarian Universalist with a New-Age pagan bent, but that I also have studied Christianity, Islam, and some other polytheistic religions. When a Christian follows up with questions regarding my choice as opposed to Chrisianity, or tries to proselytize to me, I come back with:

"The Divine just doesn't talk to me the same way it talks to you. We each find our connection to the Universe in different ways. Let's focus on what we have in common."

2007-05-18 17:39:51 · answer #8 · answered by Angela M 6 · 1 0

I can't guarantee no one will be offended (especially with the anti-christian PC world today).
What is my beliefs?
Jesus is the way the truth and the life no man comes to the father but by HIM.
Read (beliefs):
Romans(1,3,6,10)
James
Ephesians 2:8-9
Job 19
Luke 16:19-31

2007-05-18 17:40:53 · answer #9 · answered by robert p 7 · 1 1

As a Christian, I know that the Bible teaches us that we are to share our faith when "someone asks you for the reason for the hope that is in you" and then we are to respond with "gentleness and respect."

It's pretty clear to me that Christ is asking us to do this with people we are in a relationship with; people that he has put in our lives.

Why is it that so many Christians have no trouble coming on Y!Answers and proceed to beat people on the head about religion and Christianity, yet are unwilling to talk with their own immediate family, best friends, co-workers, neighbors about these matters about which they feel so (apparently) strongly.

These are the very people whom I believe Christ put them in community with, and they are NOT "going and making disciples of all nations", much less the ones in their own backyard!

I think it was St. Francis who said, "Go throughout the world, preaching the gospel...and when necessary, use words."

I think before we can presume to share our religious views with others, it would behoove us to have a loving relationship with the person with whom we are sharing this treasure.

Even missionaries know this. And spreading the gospel is their life's work....

2007-05-18 17:42:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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