Each time i see a missionary trying to convert i get irritated...
I just want to know the reasons that i should say to avoid them from asking me to convert
2007-05-30
03:00:27
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I get irritated because i follow a different religon,
I have my own experience with God,
I too have my prayers answered...
I'm also happy and will be happy in future..
I find more solace in my religion
If this being the case there is no reason i want to accept any religion that says
I will go to hell and says their is the true one and all that bull ****.
2007-05-30
03:31:59 ·
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You could just say no thank you.
2007-05-30 03:02:57
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answered by God's Child 4
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No, no, no, definitely do not make reasons to avoid or decline. Christians believe in humanity's right to free will choice and those presenting you with their message will respect your declinations.
So I suggest be honest with them. Be kind and polite as you ought to be with any other person. If you have the time, listen to what they have to say, but in the end, you don't have to counter-argue, prove yourself or debate in order to say, "No thanks."
Remember, no one can be tricked into being converted. They can't make you do anything, and if their message is good, they aren't trying to force you. You either want to or you don't want to when you hear their message. If it doesn't touch your heart, or change your mind, then you don't have to do anything. Their desire is that they want to help, they may even be willing to push a little to those who need help but are too proud or stubborn to admit it.
I think trying to craft ways to avoid, confuse, and outwit other people will only add unnecessary stress to your life. Just relax, be kind, be honest. They're not trying to hurt you.
My question for you is: Do you know why you get irritated when you see a missionary talking to someone?
2007-05-30 10:25:09
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answered by thewoodenboy 2
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When a woman says no and a man keeps trying that's rape. Tell them that analogy and let them know they keep bothering you with this same crap.
Or, you can tell them that there is no proof of God any more than there is proof of no God. Therefore, there is nothing that a man-written book can tell you to get you closer to the truth.
Or you can tell them that some of the most evil and immoral things you have seen with your own eyes were done by people claiming to be Christians. Every non-believer you have ever met have been moral and decent. You would rather be associated with the moral and decent than the immoral that don't practice what they preach.
2007-05-30 10:03:51
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answered by Anonymous
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True christians know that they are not to approach others about converting. We are to live our lives in such a way that the world sees Christ in us. Your answer to these missionaries can simply be that you choose not to, since you certainly have the freedom to do so.
2007-05-30 10:28:54
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answered by Anonymous
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Just tell them that you already have a belief system that doesn't require accepting things on faith.
When they tell you that without Jesus, you will go to hell - simply tell them 'and...?'
2007-05-30 10:03:29
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answered by Joe M 5
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I don't blame you, just politely say, I am not interested.
We are used to America where we have freedom of speech, so we are used to ignoring people that are annoying.
Peace!
2007-05-30 10:05:48
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answered by C 7
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Tell them that you and God have an agreement. God knows that you are rejecting Him and you know that you are going to hell.
John 3:16
2007-05-30 10:12:34
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answered by Kat 3
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Thank them for being a tax-exempt organization.
There is something you really can't avoid...government.
2007-05-30 10:07:49
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answered by Mystine G 6
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Boring
Irrelevant
Untrue.
2007-05-30 10:03:04
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answered by Anonymous
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The nice version: Tell them you're not religious.
The not so nice version: Tell them you're not interested in their silly superstitions and that you'd rather pull your fingernails out with hot pincers than spend one second of your time listening to their droll tripe.
2007-05-30 10:04:20
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answered by Peter D 7
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No me. But you are free to avoid all you want to.
2007-05-30 10:06:18
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answered by Princess of the Realm 6
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