I read this a few minutes ago in a religious forum (not this one).
"Proselytization is essential. It is our duty to beat them into submission."
Your thoughts?
2007-05-26 13:50:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I totally disagree with it. We are merely to pray for their salvation. I dont ask that anyone believe the way I do and I dont put down anyone who doesnt believe as I do. Each of us has the right to believe as we choose without being mocked for it.
2007-05-26 13:57:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Nice that someone finally admitted it. But it's a shame their faith is so ridiculous that they have to "beat [us] into submission" to make us believe in it. Sounds an awful lot like the Muslims, doesn't it?
It just reaffirms what I have always believed: Religion isn't about faith, or gods, or meaningfulness. It's about power, control, and wealth, and always will be.
2007-05-26 13:56:43 · answer #2 · answered by link955 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As Christians it is our responsiblity to share the gospel with others. It is what we are supposed to do, and it is what we are commanded to do. but I'm not sure about that whole 'beat them into submission" part of your quote. Could you tell us who the quote is from, and give us the rest of the content so it doesn't seem as silly as it does?
2007-05-26 13:59:05 · answer #3 · answered by Jason M 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I disagree with that statement. Nobody should be beaten into submission. God would not want someone who did not want to submit; He wants them to want to submit to His authority.
2007-05-26 13:54:29 · answer #4 · answered by Iamnotarobot (former believer) 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
"A religious market economy" of competitive hostilities is not fruitful . "Conversion"by "fire and sword' whether to atheism( as in China,Abania and other Communist countries),Islam or Christianity is counterproductive.
2007-05-26 13:57:28 · answer #5 · answered by James O 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, sounds like the borg: "Resistance is futile. You will assimilate"
2007-05-26 13:53:09 · answer #6 · answered by Kallan 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
People must come to Christ because they want too, nobody can be forced to believe...
2007-05-26 13:59:17 · answer #7 · answered by Venice 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't agree with it. Not the Christian attitude I know.
2007-05-26 13:55:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That sounds just about right.
2007-05-26 13:54:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is why I resist.
That and because... I like to use my brain and exercise my freedom.
2007-05-26 13:54:11 · answer #10 · answered by Edhelosa 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋