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I had a friend who I would meet with once a week to discuss Christianity. I was only interested in learning more about the religion, but he kept pressing me to accept Jesus into my heart. It seemed that he only wanted to convert me, and he would disregard any comment I made suggesting the possible non-existence of God. Would you be the same way?

2007-07-30 07:33:38 · 53 answers · asked by linkwaker007 2 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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Most of my friends are non-Christian, and I would never push my religion on them. I used to meet with a Muslim friend and discuss religion frequently, but we never attempted converting one another. Same for my friends of other beliefs, as well. We can have rational discussions without cutting down each other's opinions. I believe in respecting the beliefs (or non-beliefs) of others, and that means not shoving my own beliefs down anyone's throat.

2007-07-30 07:37:58 · answer #1 · answered by solarius 7 · 2 0

Yes, and no. I would be the same in that I would disregard any suggestion that God does not exist. I do not like to debate that issue and would just change the subject, most likely. And no, I would not disregard you. Even though I am a Christian, it doesn't matter to me what religion my friends are. I often prefer being with non christians since Christians actually make me kinda nervous. I feel like I have to watch my back, since some of them can be scary radical or judgmental. I'm sorry you met with one of the scary ones.

2007-07-30 07:38:41 · answer #2 · answered by darth_momm 4 · 0 0

I wouldn't press you because I decided a while back that I can't be scared for people -- generally when someone is pressing you to accept Christ it is because they don't want you to go to hell. I agree that while that is an honorable wish for someone, it is something that is out of another person's power. Heaven and hell are great mysteries -- that I don't understand -- God alone will know how to sort out souls in the end. Do I believe there will be judgment??? yes, but I can't live my life frantically -- Jesus was only in ministry for 3 years of his life and while he did a lot of amazing deeds during that time, he was not frantically running around pressuring people in to accepting him or being damned.

I wouldn't blame this friend for brushing off your comments suggesting God's non-existence. He has obviously settled this issue for himself, and it's not even an option -- he's not in to speculating on the what-ifs.

This is a bit rambly, but my bottom line is that God is mysterious -- I do believe that Jesus is the Savior, but I don't know how it works on an individual basis exactly -- I don't know how that faith in Him is brought into reality for a person -- so I don't pressure.

My faith is also extremely sacred to me -- and not generally something I just broadcast at random. It is personal and intimate -- I will share with people, but only if they are sincere.

So I guess no, I wouldn't be the same way.

2007-07-30 07:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by mj 3 · 0 1

"Christians" who behave in such a way shouldn't call themselves Christian at all. The morale of Christianity is to be accepting of all others, size, shape, color, backgrounds, or beliefs, to be open-minded. The thing that sucks about American Christianity is the majority of their practice is based on converting others, as opposed to actually helping them out. I'm not a Christian, so I suppose I couldn't really answer your question. I can however, completely relate on the subject, most of the Christians I have encountered behave towards me the same way. Their only interest seems to be making you just like them.

2007-07-30 07:39:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

There are many types of Christians out there and you just happened to meet with one of those types...the type who believes the more they press someone to accept Jesus, the more likely it will be for that person to do so.

It takes all kinds.

But, to answer your question, no, I would not be the same way. I enjoy good conversation. Period.

2007-07-30 07:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by rowdy's mama 2 · 0 0

No, I wouldn't force someone to accept Jesus into their heart and I think that it is down-right wrong. And I believe it's a personal choice whether to go to church and all. And I don't believe in organized religion. I had a similar thing happen to me years ago, and it was all set up just for me. I was furious from what these gals had done, by cornering me into that type of situation. I do have faith, but I don't feel I have to prove that to anyone. It's between Jesus and me.

2007-07-30 07:44:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Of course I would still talk to you. I enjoy discussing the ins and outs of my faith with others and I don't attempt to convert them to my way of thinking. I think that it's important to allow others to find their own path rather than pressuring someone to convert over night.

I have a good friend who is an atheist and I have had many great discussions with him without ever pressuring him to convert to anything. I simply express what I believe to be true and he does the same.

2007-07-30 07:40:18 · answer #7 · answered by Susan G 6 · 0 0

Yes I would, and I hate people like that. When a person isn't a Christian I'll just mention them Jesus' once and that's it. I hate pressuring people into something they probably don't believe or don't want to do. My aunt did the same to me at first when I didn't accept Jesus', but once she gave up I decided to give my life to Jesus.

2007-07-30 07:37:40 · answer #8 · answered by Cardiophobia <3 5 · 0 0

I would probably say "I'm sorry you feel that way. I guess we're just going to have to agree to disagree on that point, and find something else to talk about." It's our job to plant the seed...the rest is up to God. I would've continued the weekly meetings & prayed for you prior to your arrival at the meetings, but accepting Christ is a PERSONAL decision. Your friend cannot force this on you...or anybody else.

2007-07-30 07:40:28 · answer #9 · answered by Romans 8:28 5 · 0 0

If I tried to tell you that your Father did not exist and you know him and he was standing with you would you pay a lot of attention to me? the problem is the same for those who know God. We understand why some do not believe because we all had to meet him and your friend is attempting to introduce you to a very real God.

2007-07-30 07:39:30 · answer #10 · answered by djmantx 7 · 0 0

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