I don't want to be offensive to my born again friend but its getting really hard to not laugh when she tells her God, who loves me so much he is going to send me to hell if i don't convert.. how can i control my facial expression more effectively
2007-12-06 16:00:47 · 15 answers · asked by tostosh 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Think about the fact that she actually believes it. That'll bring you down right away.
2007-12-06 19:06:31 · answer #1 · answered by Two quarters & a heart down 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's possible for an Atheist and a Born Again to be friends, but I'm not sure this particular friendship (with the girl you mentioned) is possible. It sounds like it's not an unconditional friendship and that has to be the case for a mixed faith relationship to work. The fact that she's sending you emails about "bad atheist parents" shows that she has a preconceived notion about Atheists in general and she will probably always feel superior to you. Unfortunately, superiority is a common trait among religious folks. By the way, I'm a religious person, but I have learned over time that my beliefs are no more correct than anyone elses beliefs or lack thereof. However, most churches teach that they are right and everyone who doesn't agree with them are wrong. If you can find someone who holds a faith but has the ability to see past the rhetoric that comes with a church membership, you have a chance at a true friendship. We're out there. We just happen to be in the minority.
2016-05-21 23:11:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same way anyone of any belief does when hearing the same thing. I believe in God and still try hard not to laugh when people tell me what I believe. Although I'm not real sure what that way is.
2007-12-06 16:38:21 · answer #3 · answered by KneeKnee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is perfectly alright to laugh in her face when she starts condemning you to Hell....it will clearly show her that she is wasting her time, and would be better off trying to convert the kids down at the Chuck-E-Cheese...
2007-12-06 16:11:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not polite to smirk, cross your eyes or snort when a Born Again is on a Recruiting Rampage and it's TOTALLY frowned upon if you spit your Mountain Dew in their face.
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2007-12-06 16:17:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Roll up your sleeves and start flexing. Start admiring your biceps in a very creepy way.
Chances are , your friend will be creeped out. If your friend continues, start sniffing your armpits and nodding your head
2007-12-06 18:58:27 · answer #6 · answered by Moo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a very hard task: to control yourself from laughing while someone tells you jokes.
2007-12-06 16:07:13 · answer #7 · answered by The Unborn 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Think of any sitcom spin-offs, like "Joey" or "The new adventures of Old Christine". They're about as funny as cancer.
2007-12-06 16:12:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of Roseanne Barr naked.
The pained look you make may just break her concentration.
2007-12-06 16:04:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Imagine having sex with her. That will control your laughter.
2007-12-06 16:04:54 · answer #10 · answered by CC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋