now some of you ,alot actually have taken my opinion of this guy in my previous post as i did something wrong. ok what happened was when i first met this guy he talked about temptation, now who else but the religious talks about temptation..
anyway this guy even said he prayed and god didnt answer his pray, thats why i asked him the question are you a christian, anyway the topic was about his wife, she had 2 misscarrages
i hardly know the guy that well, sometimes when im at work when he talks about himself he mentions his wife and her pregnancy and here he is opening himself up to me, now if someone said that to you how would you feel.. what would you say ...my reaction was because i believe in jesus was "just pray man...pray for her you know" what else soothing and compassionate could you say that wouldnt be an offence,i knew the guys is hurting, why the **** would i purposely throw my relgious belifies onto him when he is in this state,im not a bible basher..i dont force any1
2007-10-29 02:35:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sometimes you can't win. Move on.
2007-10-29 02:42:36 · answer #1 · answered by fakesham43 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You didn't do anything wrong or offensive, you were trying to be helpful and compassionate and looking for the best way to be supportive. He is in pain right now and probably lashed out at you simply because you were there. Haven't you ever taken your anger out on someone that didn't deserve it because you didn't have anywhere else to focus your anger? I know that I have. Continue to pray for this man and his wife and ask God to give them peace. Don't shy away from him or avoid him, that would indicate that you felt you did something wrong. If he talks to you again or the opportunity arises, tell him that you are sorry if he was offended by your question and that you were not implying anything by it, you were simply trying to figure out the best way to respond and meet his needs.
2007-10-29 02:52:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it seems that some Christians (not all) truly do use any opening as a means to promote their cause first, and the circumstances are irrelevant except as just an opportunity (look at all the people you cite anything from the Cali fires to AIDS to promote their brand of Christianity). It can seem like waiting until a woman you work with is hurt and vulnerable, and using fake sympathy to lure her into your bed. I do realize that many (possibly most) Christians genuinely do mean well when they act as you describe, but perhaps there is a less... agenda-oriented way to accomplish the same outreach.
2007-10-29 02:44:13 · answer #3 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because praying was the most logical thing to say. Our children are gifts from God and if the husband would pray God may have mercy upon him.
I would have done the exact same thing. However, prayer should not be our last resort. Prayer should start our day every day.
2007-10-29 02:47:50 · answer #4 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can be soothing and compassionate without mentioning god. "I'm sorry to hear that" ,"Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?", "I know someone in a similar situation"
2007-10-29 02:48:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the main severe by using far is loyalty to concepts. devoid of precedence given to self-concepts somebody's u . s . a ., faith, and family won't be attentive to who the guy unquestionably is. as a result, how could any of those entities be attentive to the place the guy's loyalty is residing.
2016-11-09 19:51:37 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like he just need to blow up at someone and for some reason you were that someone. I'd give it a few days and try to talk to him.
2007-10-29 02:40:57 · answer #7 · answered by Yup it's me! 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are ways of comforting such people. We do it all the time.
If you really care, study our website for ideas.
2007-10-29 02:42:12 · answer #8 · answered by Initial contact 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bullshit you don't force anyone. It's the pressure you put on them that makes you a bible blaster.
2007-10-29 02:39:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋