I go to a big campus and I'm Buddhist. When I say so, 9 times out of 10, someone will try to convert me to Christianity. I admit, there are a few cool people who don't try to convert me, but my friends that are Buddhists also get the same thing. One of mine even says someone used to say that she's going to hell, which she responds with something from our sect of Buddhism. Could someone shed some light on that?
2007-09-17 14:42:41 · 8 answers · asked by harpylady85 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am also a Buddhist who goes to a predominantly Christian campus. Originally they tried to convert me too, but eventually they realized that it wasn't working and moved on. Just calmly refute their claims with logic, making sure not to get angry or bitter. Once they see that you are staying calm and composed while systematically refuting their attacks on your beliefs, they usually back off...
As to why it happens, there are many, many reasons. Far too many to last here. One of the most common ones is the fact that their belief got out of control and inflated their ego. Because of this they now believe that they have "the one truth" and that everyone else is wrong.
2007-09-17 14:53:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a political game for them, and you have to nip it in the bud by simply ignoring them. If they can get a convert, it gives them a lot of face in their little self-absorbed cult. On a big canvas, you can find other people to hang with, no?
Right now the Xtians are out of hand everywhere because of their association with the rightist extremists that have temporarily been in power. This will start to change next year, Earth Rat. Hang in there!
Namu Amida Butsu
Xing Ping
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2007-09-18 04:20:01 · answer #2 · answered by Xing Ping 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Part of the Christian faith is spreading the Good News about Christ. The person who tries to convert you is not meaning to be disrespectful, they are trying to obey one of the requirements of our faith.
Unfortunately there are those Christians who lack tact. I am more the kind of Christian who would ask you about your faith and how you came to it. I would then tell you how I came to mine - if you were interested. I don't try and force my beliefs on anyone, however I am always happy to discuss Christianity with those who are interested and I make that known.
2007-09-17 21:54:19 · answer #3 · answered by ozchristianguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are suppose to be thankful to them because Kwan Yin the Bodhisattva is here to test you power of compassion and for you to make merits,your reciting of the Buddha's name will be planted in their subsnscious and the seed will ripen at the right time,so start sowing the seeds now and thank them for approaching you.may Buddha be with you.AMITUOFO
2007-09-18 15:23:49 · answer #4 · answered by tan e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians don't want to see anyone going to Hell. We have our beliefs. I trust the Bible. It is accurate in history and science. And I believe God would leave us with some communication about Him. So to me the Bible has the answer.
2007-09-17 21:50:47 · answer #5 · answered by RB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christians believe it is their job to convert you. They think if you believe something other then Christian doctrine you will burn in hell.
2007-09-17 21:50:36 · answer #6 · answered by gone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This reminds me of the sort of behavior exhibited by sharks when they detect blood in the water.
2007-09-17 21:50:40 · answer #7 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you recommend Buddhism to anyone?
2007-09-17 21:51:50 · answer #8 · answered by ignoramus_the_great 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋