"Lying for Jesus" <---- do all Christians think it's okay to convert people that way into Christianity?

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Answer 1

No. Some Christians do, but I'm not one of them.

You can guarantee that if I say something on here, it's the truth, to the best of my knowledge.

Answer 2

Yes dear, lying is a perfectly acceptable way to convert people.


"Ignatius Loyola (1491-1556), the tireless zealot for papal authority – he was the founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) – even wrote:

"We should always be disposed to believe that which appears to us to be white is really black, if the hierarchy of the church so decides."

The Reformation may have swept away some abuses perpetrated by the priesthood but lying was not one of them. Martin Luther, in private correspondence, argued:

"What harm would it do, if a man told a good strong lie for the sake of the good and for the Christian church ... a lie out of necessity, a useful lie, a helpful lie, such lies would not be against God, he would accept them."
– Martin Luther

(Cited by his secretary, in a letter in Max Lenz, ed., Briefwechsel Landgraf Phillips des Grossmüthigen von Hessen mit Bucer, vol. I.)"

Answer 3

while living in this world run by Evil Kings, above them the Prince of Darkness, you cannot avoid lying, not possible, otherwise you would not likely live too long, since all are confronted with the devils themselves. Born in sin CULTures raised in corruption, implies you are on your toes about your surroundings and must lie to protect yourself. Prophecy however speaks about another time, the EndTimes and the coming of a new age, and messiah,
(*_*)

Answer 4

His question was directed toward christians. I don't see how you conclude that he was trying to "convert people that way into Christianity"... If anything, it sounded like he was trying to tear down Christianity by telling lies. So your question, more accurately phrased, should read, "do all anti-Christians think its okay to debate about religion in a disingenuous manner?"

Answer 5

Doesnt this seem clear he is misguided and/or misinformed? At least in America most people (I hope!) realize that religious organizations are tax exempt. Is it possible by his english that he is not aware of this? Or does not live in America? Just a thought.


Calling this question lying for Jesus is a bit of a stretch.

Answer 6

You are not suppose to lie for Jesus. A lie is a lie. Jesus is real alright, but lying is not good. Just ask God for signs and pray for people to come to Christ. Have a good testimony of your life and God will work through you.
In time the people who open their hearts to Jesus and believe will convert.

Answer 7

Jesus said that lies come from Satan - lies are the devil's native language.

God is light and in him there is no darkness at all... Jesus is truth, and we are commanded to be like him... so no, Christians are not to lie, ever.

Perhaps Jesus M is refering to the tax exempt status that Churches have? To that I say A: how do you know he is a Christian, and B: how do you know he is lying?

Answer 8

NO.
Jesus called Satan...the Father of the lie...

So a true Christian would not use lies to achieve anything. let alone conversion.

Answer 9

well, Christians are not supposed to, however, there are self-proclaimed Christians who lie a lot about other denominations just to gain converts. you'll know by then that they are not of God, because God is the God of Truth, therefore lying is an abomination to Him. if someone says he/she is a Christian yet you know they are telling lies about other denominations, they are nothing but wolves in sheeps clothing.

Answer 10

It's all about Jesus. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Turn your eyes on Jesus, and the surroundings will become dim, and you will see the truth.