If there is a God and you know it then why do you spend so much time trying to convince others?

Question

I mean at the end of the day if you know for sure shouldnt that be enough...why do you argue and complain. Just eat a muffin and go to bed already.

Question taken out of the context of this question and so many more like it that I see daily.
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Answer 1

The doctrine of our faith dictates that we spread the word. If you choose not to believe then I guess you can just kiss a fat rats *ss (just kidding).
Chill out.

Answer 2

You asked: “If there is a God and you know it then why do you spend so much time trying to convince others?”

The reason is because in every believer’s heart lies doubt. As much as their churches and religious institutions require them to turn off their brains and skepticial impulses when they enter houses of worship, a part of them knows the Emperor has No Clothes*. It is thus easier to lash out at the messenger than to acknowledge what their brain already knows, that religion with all of its silly superstition and ancient dogma is a myth and nothing more. But they are too afraid to admit this to themselves.

There is something feeble and a little contemptible about a man who cannot face the perils of life without the help of comfortable myths. Almost inevitably some part of him is aware that they are myths and that he believes them only because they are comforting. But he dares not face this thought! Moreover, since he is aware, however dimly, that his opinions are not rational, he becomes furious when they are disputed.
— Bertrand Russell

People are zealous for a cause when they are not quite positive that it is true.
— Bertrand Russell

No man dies for what he knows to be true. Men die for what they want to be true, for what some terror in their hearts tells them is not true.
— Oscar Wilde, (1854-1900)

Persecution is born of intolerance, and intolerance is the child of certainty. Before we can tolerate we must doubt.
— E. Royston Pike

You are never dedicated to something you have complete confidence in. When people are fanatically dedicated to political or religious faiths, or any other kind of dogmas or goals, it’s always because these dogmas or goals are in doubt. No one is fanatically shouting that the sun is going to rise tomorrow. They know it's going to rise tomorrow.
— Robert M. Pirsig

Faith is the effort to believe what your common sense tells you is not true.
— Elbert Hubbard

Toward no crimes have men shown themselves so cold-bloodedly cruel as in punishing differences of belief.
— James Russell Lowell

One of the most constant characteristics of beliefs is their intolerance. The stronger the belief, the greater its intolerance. Men dominated by a certitude cannot tolerate those who do not accept it.
— Gustave Le Bon, (1841-1931)

Intolerance has always been one of the cornerstones of Christianity -- the glorious heritage of the Inquisition.
— Madalyn Murray O'Hair

The cardinal doctrine of a fanatic's creed is that his enemies are the enemies of God.
— Andrew Dickson White

Let a wave of intolerance wash over you. I want you to let a wave of hatred wash over you. Yes, hate is good.... If a Christian voted for Clinton, he sinned against God. It's that simple.... Our goal is a Christian Nation... we have a biblical duty, we are called by God to conquer this country. We don't want equal time. We don't want Pluralism. We want theocracy. Theocracy means God rules. I've got a hot flash. God rules.
— Randall Terry, Head of Operation Rescue, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Aug 15, 1993

Answer 3

That's an act of human nature that happens in any instance, not just in religion. If people have a certain belief it is natural that they feel they are right and those who don't believe the same are lost and need to be made smart towards their belief.

Many religious go about trying to convert others to their religion because they are a "true believer" and feel that they need to spread their belief because they feel it is the truth and that it must be understood by as many as possible. But people will do that in anything they feel strongly about, and not just about religion.

People aren't just going to keep their opinions to themselves and "Just eat a muffin and go to bed " as you say. It is only in our nature to believe we are right and to make others believe the same.

Answer 4

We are so strong with our faith, because Jesus said , Matthew 28 v's
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

This is why we do what we do. Also We have a genuine concern for all humans.

Answer 5

Actually the question that should be asked is "why do Christians not spend all of their time trying to convince others?" Why do I say that? Well the Bible clearly teaches that there is a hell and that unbelievers will be send there for eternity. Also the Bible teaches to love our neighbors. So if I love my neighbors, wouldn't I want to make sure they don't go to hell?

Hope that answers the question.

Answer 6

In the city I live in there is a problem with Formosan termites. Anyone who knows anything about this understands the frustration of fighting them. At certain times of year the termites swarm. You walk outside at night and become covered in them. One night there was a news report about the termite problem and they interviewed a woman who was outside with a can of Raid spraying the termites. Some of her neighbors, and the news reporter tried to reason with her that this strategy did no good. But every night she was outside spraying the termites. Her neighbors finally just left her alone to battle the termites in her own uscientific, unproven way.

Answer 7

To give others a chance to truly know God too, so they wont have to spend eternity in Hell. And I know a bunch of people will probably hate me and others for saying this, but hey it's the truth. And besides, Jesus said to be glad when you get persecuted.

Answer 8

answer: I try to convince no one of what I know. God can take care of God. I'll share if asked. God gave us free will, and I support God's decision. I trust His opinion...Who am I to question God or to question anyone else in their belief. I feel for them, but do not try to convince. That's God's job, not mine! Thank God.
Blessed Be

Answer 9

because as Christians we know that every person who don't accept Jesus as Savior will be thrown in the lake of fire on Judgment Day. We do not want that to happen. That's why we go to great lengths to bring Christ to everyone, so they won't go to hell. You may not believe in God or hell, but we do. We believe in the reality of hell, and don't want another person to be sent there.

Answer 10

It's because they think they're doing you a favor. No really, they do. They can't comprehend that anyone could be truly happy not believing in God so they feel the need to "save" them

Answer 11

We feel the urge of letting everybody know there is a God and how we can reach him, he asked us himself to do it.

Still, its very important not to confuse "Telling someone about God" with "Shoving your beliefs down someone's throat".

Don't feel anoyed with the kind of question you used as an example. There are lots like it from atheists directed to theists, and most of them are fun to awnser (thats why i come here on R&S).


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