All my freinds have turned to christian nuts.They are always following me around like you need to go to church/camp/biblestudy so you can find jesus.. And when I want to do something with them they shun me and go hang out with their "Holy" freinds.Im sick of it Ive known them for like 5 yrs and now its like I dont know them What should I do?
2007-06-30 18:14:21 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Dump them, nobody should force religion on you.
2007-07-08 15:59:11 · answer #1 · answered by Gipper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't think they need to be pressuring you to be "christian nuts" like they are. If they are interested in your relationship with God they'll pray for you and let God do the work. I've come to find that pressing someone to believe in God or go to church, or what have you, does only the opposite. They must just be novices. It's better for them to just live what they believe and do it genuinely. That has a much greater effect than any amount of words, if they're seeking to make an impression or win you over.
Maybe in this case you should stick with other friends. As Christians they shouldn't be shunning you unless you're trying to bring them down spiritually or something. And since you didn't say you were, I assume you aren't. Just ignore them. You deserve real friends that love you for who you are.
2007-06-30 18:27:44 · answer #2 · answered by νí®τǘø§ ωǿмåņ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your friends have become Christians, then they will want to hang around people that won't tempt them to do something they don't want to do. Respec that they have chosen a different life. However, if they are your friends they should respect your choice as well. Sit down and talk to them. See if you can work things out. If you have been friends with them for 5 years, then you obviously value them in some way. Talk to them and see if you all can come to an understanding.
2007-07-08 13:46:41 · answer #3 · answered by One Odd Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If ya can't beat 'em, join 'em. They're only doing it because they care about you. Give Jesus a chance. You'll be glad you did. There is a warning in the Bible about being unequally yoked with unbelievers. Maybe they're afraid you'll be a bad influence on them, which is why they seem to shun you sometimes. They don't think they're "holy". They know they're sinners. That's why they became Christians -- to be forgiven. The reason you feel you don't know them is because you don't anymore - they are '"new creatures in Christ". 2 Corinthians 5:17
2007-06-30 18:38:13 · answer #4 · answered by Cee T 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I FEEL YOUR PAIN!
I am a member of a Pro-Life organisation, and everyone says they'll pray for me, quote scriptures, tell me I'm a Satan worshipper and that "messing in the occult with bring flames!"
I just change the subject. But you can't always do that.
I'd tell them politely, but very firmly, "Its not going to work. You guys had been great friends, but I am not Christian. I shouldn't have to be Christian to qualify as a friend."
Sounds like they're judging you a little if they shun you. You could tell them that judging is NOT Christian behaviour.
2007-06-30 19:16:45 · answer #5 · answered by take me to your leader 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All your so called christian friends need to take their inventory before they take yours,real christians win people to Christ by what they do not what they say,we are to share the Love of Christ with you not try to change you,God is the only one who can change anybody,if they want you to come to Christ they would pray for you be there for you and support you trying to find your way and most of all not shun you,they would always show Love so my advice to you is leave the religious people alone and find true christian friends that will help you be all you can be,and that will show you what the Love of God is all about.If you want to talk you can e-mail me at Llisadrew@yahoo.com Also true friends accept you as you are and together you become better people,Jesus accepts us as we are to make us better.Be blessed Eagles fly alone.
2007-07-08 15:39:55 · answer #6 · answered by God Child 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand how this can hurt so much. It sounds like your friends are trying for force their Christianity on you and that is not how God intended it. When he said Christians should separate themselves from UN-Godly things, he did not mean friends, he meant UN-Godly desires and actions.
If they really want you to be a part of their group, they should show you how to be a Christian away from Church/Camp/Bible Study. It's easy to be a good Christian when surrounded by other Christians. It's a real test of you metal to be a Christian in an un-Christian atmosphere.
You can only become a Christian if you are ready to be one. I feel for you, because I am a Christian and your friends are going overboard and being overzealous in trying to present God to you. Show them my answer and tell them it comes from somebody with years of experience being a Teen Sunday School Teacher. It is better to win someone to Christ by example than by words.
Hope this helps. God Bless!
2007-07-06 01:58:45 · answer #7 · answered by bubbleheadyeoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that when people accept Jesus as their personal savior they are excited and want to share this with others. sometimes in their zeal to share they push to hard they mean well though. If you won the 10,000000 dollars from publishers clearing house would you not be happy. Everyone around can see this . When someone gives their heart to God and becomes born again they experience happiness to and want to share with others. People around do not understand why they should be so happy though. Jesus really loves you unconditionally. You are as the apple of his eye. I hope that you do give your heart but that is your decision. He is waiting there for you to just give your heart to him. People will say that there is no God. The Bible says that the fool has said in his heart that there is no God.
2007-07-08 16:39:24 · answer #8 · answered by Ron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well coming from a Christian that is not the way to act as a Christian, I am sorry, not all Christians are like that,Look for new friends that will treat you equal no matter the difference between beliefs, Good luck Hunny.
2007-07-07 04:46:11 · answer #9 · answered by simple serenity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This kind of pressure is how they reassure themselves that they've taken the path they should have. If you doubt their beliefs, then why shouldn't they doubt their beliefs, so they have to get you over to the dark side. It almost sounds cultish, like some of the visitors that knock on my door on Saturdays and try to push their propaganda off on me. Here's the way it works. If you truly believe, it doesn't make a flippin' bit of difference who else believes or believes that you believe. If you doubt your beliefs, then you must recruit supporters to reinforce what you say so that you can turn to their acceptance as proof. These people can be incessant. I'd move towards other friends. The silent treatment works well with these types. When they begin their spiel, simply smile and say nothing. I mean absolutely nothing. Don't respond whatsoever. Act as though they are moving their mouths but nothing is coming out. Remember to believe what you believe with fervor, and conviction, and not to let those who doubt themselves recruit you into their doubt.
2007-06-30 18:34:28 · answer #10 · answered by Ice 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if your Christian friends are snubbing you, shame on them. Jesus spent more time with unbelievers then believers while on earth. IF they were truly your friends, they would share the love of Christ with you so you would want to know Jesus. My prayer is that the real Christians of this world come forward- not the ones that preach but those who truly live what Jesus taught. As a Christian. You do not have to go to church to find Jesus- if they were really acting like Jesus, you would find Him when you are with those friends, that supposedly are snubbing you. Email me if you want to talk more.
2007-06-30 18:22:45 · answer #11 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋