The question "Have you accepted Jesus as your perosnal savior?
I had someone ask me that at work last night and I ended up saying "Um....Uh.....No." I just want to know a better way to handel that question
2007-06-01 08:46:34 · 35 answers · asked by Star B 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He was a customer so I was trapped there since I was in the process of ringing up his order.
2007-06-01 08:56:58 · update #1
Added bonus! After his little speech he tried to get my phone number.
2007-06-01 08:57:32 · update #2
"Have you accepted Zeus as your personal savior?"
of course you could replace Zeus with Odin or Baphomet or anything.
2007-06-01 08:50:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the situation. Sometimes a simple "no" is sufficient; pointing out that I consider Christianity a very depressing religion usually only confuses them.
The first thing to remember is that you do not owe them an explanation for why you think/believe the way you do. If you want to discuss the matter that's fine, but if you don't then the problem is with them, not you.
Since you've added that he was a customer, I suppose you might feel a greater need to be diplomatic with him. That, too, is fine, but his trying to get your phone number sounds like he's more interested in shoving his ideas down your throat than in respecting you as a person, and I would suggest simply being honest and not letting yourself be bullied.
2007-06-01 09:05:39 · answer #2 · answered by euclid 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several ways to approach this. You could have the polite way which is I'd rather not talk about my religious beliefs. Or the intellectual way which is "until I have conclusive evidence in the existence of a son of the supreme being having come from the middle east I cannot endorse any such speculation. Or you could have the pissed off response (my favorite) Piss off Christian before I find some lion to throw you too.
2007-06-01 08:55:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
When I am put in that position I always say I am Jewish. I have been lucky enough to have a born again Walmart cashier and she always askes me how I am doing. I always say, "good, nobody wants to hear you complain" To which she replies, "only the devil." I have to admit that I have remembered who she is so I can avoid her. But you shouldn't have someone you work with ask you that. Most companies have a no religion in the office policy, which is the way your office should be.
2007-06-01 09:08:22 · answer #4 · answered by humanrayc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian, but I don't make it a point to just walk up to somebody and ask them that question. In my experience, it does more harm than good. I try to approach non-believers according to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, and not my own judgment. I have had people come to me for advice and when that happens, they're taking a risk because I'm going to give godly bible-based advice for their situation. Then, if they come to me several times with questions about scripture, THAT'S usually when I talk to them about accepting Jesus.
Just say no. There's no need to be rude, unless they are being extremely pushy about it. If that's the case, ask them for the scripture reference where Jesus forces people to follow Him.
2007-06-01 08:56:39 · answer #5 · answered by Romans 8:28 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As one of The True Christian Faith I wish my brothers and sisters in Christ would stop going around asking that. It is almost always counter productive and only gives additional negative feelings towards The Faith... I never ask anyone that.... I never ask any one their "faith" unless I have a clear understanding of the relationship and know it would be an acceptable question to that individual..... I can not apologize for that individual... but know that in all honesty it was not intended negatively.... it was almost certainly asked with the best of intentions... but it is inappropriate... but I have been asked much more personal questions by non-believers... so it goes both ways...
2007-06-01 08:56:54 · answer #6 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
In your case, I probably would have said, "isn't it stealing from your workplace to discuss religion on the clock?"
But I usually say:
"Why, no -- I haven't. Because I'm a logical, rational person who doesn't believe in fairy tales and myths such as jesus or personal saviors. Goodbye." If they persist or ask follow up questions, I just keep saying "goodbye."
Peace.
2007-06-01 08:56:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it was a co-worker I'd give them a blank look like they asked if I saw the lobster dancing down the hallway. If I had to say something, it would be 'no' followed immediately by a business question. If they pressed me I'd tell them it's none of their business. I try not to be snarky with co-workers, however tempting it is sometimes.
If it was a stranger I'd give them the same look and walk away.
2007-06-01 08:54:27 · answer #8 · answered by KC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am bluntly honest when someone asks me that and I tell them "No, and I'm not looking to do so either." A very few take that as a challenge but the blunt honesty usually leaves most with little response.
2007-06-01 08:59:33 · answer #9 · answered by genaddt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's when you say "Jesus?" (pronounced Hey-soos) "Why would I accept my gardener as my savior?"
Edit:
hahahahaha He asked for your #? hahaha I have a scenario in my mind of a guy walking up saying "Do you have a little jesus in you?" and you say "No!" and the guy says "Would you like to?" hahahahaha
2007-06-01 08:53:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I always just say "I don't like to discuss religious matters, as I believe that they are very personal and private." Most people are polite enough to walk away, but if it's a REALLY stubborn one, I have to tell them that I'm an atheist and that I really don't want to talk to them.
2007-06-01 08:50:57 · answer #11 · answered by N 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋