They were all laughing behind my back at the mall. They even put this like really gross guy up to asking me if i wuz a virgin since i wuz going to church. my freinds say religion is for losers and geeks. i know i shouldnt listen but i dont want to look like dork to all the cute guyz. did i make a good decision?
2007-05-27 10:21:14 · 52 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You have made your friends "god" by default, because you feared them, rather than the one true and living God who loves you unconditionally.
Jesus says, "How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God?" (John 5:44)
I understand your reluctance, but cannot support the decision.
2007-05-27 10:25:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
I can understand that peer pressure can be devestating to a teen ego. Being ridiculed, and made fun of by your own SO CALLED friends is painful. But, yes-it is wrong to stop going to church because of it. Read Mark 8:38 This is from memory, not word for word: If anyone is ashamed of me then my son jesus will be ashamed of that person when he returns in the glory with the angels. Which I interpert as that if you are ashamed of him, then he will not allow you into heaven. Maybe you should find new friends. OR if you are bold enough, pick the one friend you feel most comfortable with in the group and tell them that it really bothered you what they did and would that person talk to the others about your feelings. As far as looking like a dork to all the cute guyz.....Some cute guys ARE DORKS!! Besides in the end, does it really matter what they think? You know deep down that God matters more!
2007-05-27 10:34:25 · answer #2 · answered by TiaRanita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. God is what matters in the end. Cute guys who laugh are worth nothing at all. You should meet some guys who go to church. It doesn't matter what they say. God is more important than stuck-up girls. If they make fun of you, they are not really your friends. I have had people make fun of me for my beliefs, but I know what I know and I won't turn my back to it. God loves you more than anyone does. Don't let anyone lead you away from Him. He is the way to happiness and truth. Being considered a "dork" is a small price to pay to make it into Heaven. Follow Him. God bless.
PS I guess we are all dorks! We Christians gotta stick together. You can e-mail me if you have any questions or want support or advice. I'm 18, and I strongly believe that the youth should be involved in church and God.
2007-05-27 10:40:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That seems crazy to me!!! There are kids who actually do that? I think you shouldn't worry what they think. They don't really sound like good friends or good people to me, so hopefully you going to church will be a good influence on them.
You know it talks about it the Bible that in the end times you will be forced to choose Jesus or choose against Him, and if you choose against Him then you will never get into heaven. This isn't as serious as that, but you have to decide what kind of person you want to be. The kind that lets other people tell them what to do, or the kind that does what they want no matter what other people are saying.
I hope you stick with church, and if your friends don't like it then let them go, you will always make new friends, but the time you spend away from God will never come back.
I hope this helped.... I know it's hard to stand up against your friends when your younger, but it will only make you respect yourself more, and others will respect you too.
2007-05-27 10:30:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're the real losers. There is nothing wrong with going to church. Don't allow people to dictate what is or isn't good for you. You have just given them control over you and your thoughts. I go to church and I'm cool because I know I'm cool. People don't validate you before validate yourself. Be who you are regardless of what others think. They are a bunch of followers and mimics I bet. That's being a loser or a geek. As long as you're not hurting anyone and your desire is to live the best life you can according to God. Forget those guys and continue to go to church. A healthy bible following one I hope.
2007-05-27 10:29:28 · answer #5 · answered by Neil R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you're hanging round with the wrong people. If they were really your friends they would accept you for who you are. Do you not have young people in the church that you could get friendly with. These same people won't give two hoots about you when school is over and you may end up regretting the decision to stop going to church.
2007-05-27 10:26:21 · answer #6 · answered by lix 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but you didnt make a good decision. What kind of friends are they if they make fun of you for doing something you feel is right. I bet there are plenty of things they do that you don't.. Do you make fun of them. You can't go through life making decisions depending on what others think. There are people who will like you for who you are and too bad it isn't them. But forget about them. Who makes fun of someone for going to church anyways? That is what I wanna know. As long as you don't go around preeching to them they shouldn't have no problem with you doing what you want.
2007-05-27 10:28:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did God make fun of you? What you did was give in to peer pressure, are you going to take drugs because they make fun of you because you don't, or drink, or cheat, or lie.
If you do not want to go to church that is okay, but make it your decision, not because someone else made it hard for you...do not start your young life by giving into the bullies of the world.
The Ol' Hippie Jesus Freak
Grace, Peace and Love in Christ
Peg
2007-05-27 10:32:52 · answer #8 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldnt stop going to church because your friends make fun of you. Many non-believers have a habit of ridiculing those who believe. These do not sound like very good friends if they are going to judge you because of your beliefs. Your personal relationship with God is more important than what your friends think. It is very difficult to be a youth because you have to deal with so much immaturity, but stand strong in your faith.
2007-05-27 10:31:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Sarah,
Please do not listen to your so-called "friends." Keep on going to church and keep on reading your Bible. Make an appointment right away with your pastor. He will be glad to talk with you and help you with your problem. The people who do not involve God in their lives are the real "Losers." as they will find out on Judgment Day. Look for other friends in church, and forget about those on the outside. What have they done for you? Please get some live help soon! God bless you,
Grams
2007-05-27 10:28:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A similar thing happened in the gospel of John where "at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved praise from men more than praise from God." John 12:42,43
Which do you love more?
"How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God?" John 5:44
2007-05-27 10:26:19 · answer #11 · answered by Steve Amato 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋