macberran 2 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 If your mate took to a religion(being non specific on purpose) and tried to follow it to the letter of the law..whatever the cost too their life, I'm talking endorsing all liviticus(oops) morality. how would you deal with it and where would you draw the line. all just in view with the current climate of course given the christian diversity there is at our disposal too interpret. Aethiests I can guess at what you think so spare all if poss. Thanks...........oooooooooOOOOOOOOO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macberran 2 Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 seriously now...what if . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 macberran said: If your mate took to a religion(being non specific on purpose) and tried to follow it to the letter of the law..whatever the cost too their life, I'm talking endorsing all liviticus(oops) morality. how would you deal with it and where would you draw the line. all just in view with the current climate of course given the christian diversity there is at our disposal too interpret. Aethiests I can guess at what you think so spare all if poss. Thanks...........oooooooooOOOOOOOOO For me, i would draw the line if it came up in conversation every 5 mins. You know, if he is try to convert you and everyone else. Is he trying to convert you? If he was, then i would respect his views, but ask him to respect your own. And change the subject of conversation, and hope he gets the hint. Or have i miss judged the question... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hyperion Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 my dad is a C of E priest (retired) and im a pagan so i dont think i can comment! lol! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macberran 2 Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 mattydski said: macberran said: If your mate took to a religion(being non specific on purpose) and tried to follow it to the letter of the law..whatever the cost too their life, I'm talking endorsing all liviticus(oops) morality. how would you deal with it and where would you draw the line. all just in view with the current climate of course given the christian diversity there is at our disposal too interpret. Aethiests I can guess at what you think so spare all if poss. Thanks...........oooooooooOOOOOOOOO For me, i would draw the line if it came up in conversation every 5 mins. You know, if he is try to convert you and everyone else. Is he trying to convert you? If he was, then i would respect his views, but ask him to respect your own. And change the subject of conversation, and hope he gets the hint. Or have i miss judged the question... thats what I've done...brick wall, but we are very close......you did not msjudge the question.......will it stop if I become a......PAGAN......build me a shrubbery!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest foxyjo. Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I think I would try to point out the ridiculous-ness. But knowing these religions, I think you'll find that your friend would turn their back on you quicker than you would on them. You're not part of the picture anymore, and if you're not prepared to conform...you're out. It's never happened to me, but it happened to a family friend. she married again after being widowed and took on his religion too... she's been like somebody else, not as nice, ever since. However, if they were trying to convert me, I would do my usual thing of waffling rubbish to try and avoid hurting their feelings...which never works Until, in the end you have to just say, it's not for me, please leave it, and we'll ahev to agree to disagree. It once became the mission in a Jehovah's witness couple's life to convert me. I accepted the magazines, and waffled poiltey, but drew the line when it came to my son. If I didn't convert, and something happened to him, it was their opinion he would be destined for some sort of limbo, or nothingness, when everybody else would be wandering around in paradise. That was it!!! I told them quite bluntly, (especially for me!!) that if their god was the sort of god who judged children on the "sins" of their parents, I didn't want to hear any more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Shouldnt people just believe in what faith they want to follow, i cant be doing with people trying to convert others to a given faith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 foxyjo. said: I think I would try to point out the ridiculous-ness. But knowing these religions, I think you'll find that your friend would turn their back on you quicker than you would on them. You're not part of the picture anymore, and if you're not prepared to conform...you're out. Foxy may have apoint there, do you think its got to that stage? you or the religion? All consuming, so to speak. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,975 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Tell them you're not interested every time they approach you about the subject. Whoever has the weakest faith will stop first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macberran 2 Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 mattydski said: macberran said: If your mate took to a religion(being non specific on purpose) and tried to follow it to the letter of the law..whatever the cost too their life, I'm talking endorsing all liviticus(oops) morality. how would you deal with it and where would you draw the line. all just in view with the current climate of course given the christian diversity there is at our disposal too interpret. Aethiests I can guess at what you think so spare all if poss. Thanks...........oooooooooOOOOOOOOO For me, i would draw the line if it came up in conversation every 5 mins. You know, if he is try to convert you and everyone else. Is he trying to convert you? If he was, then i would respect his views, but ask him to respect your own. And change the subject of conversation, and hope he gets the hint. Or have i miss judged the question... thats what I've done...brick wall, but we are very close......you did not msjudge the question.......will it stop if I become a......PAGAN......build me a shrubbery!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macberran 2 Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 sorry,small computer. thank you all espec FJ for ypur frankness and input. i'll plug on though i feel our friendship(my friends) is..........DOOOOooooomded........there you go, some folks just !!!!! ye ken whatI mean. this religeon came from a bereavment 2 yrs ago. And is now in this freind ...gaining momentum. Thanks again all. Just as I thought but the back ups re-assuring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueCoyote 0 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 foxyjo. said: I think I would try to point out the ridiculous-ness. But knowing these religions, I think you'll find that your friend would turn their back on you quicker than you would on them. You're not part of the picture anymore, and if you're not prepared to conform...you're out. It's never happened to me, but it happened to a family friend. she married again after being widowed and took on his religion too... she's been like somebody else, not as nice, ever since.However, if they were trying to convert me, I would do my usual thing of waffling rubbish to try and avoid hurting their feelings...which never works Until, in the end you have to just say, it's not for me, please leave it, and we'll ahev to agree to disagree. It once became the mission in a Jehovah's witness couple's life to convert me. I accepted the magazines, and waffled poiltey, but drew the line when it came to my son. If I didn't convert, and something happened to him, it was their opinion he would be destined for some sort of limbo, or nothingness, when everybody else would be wandering around in paradise. That was it!!! I told them quite bluntly, (especially for me!!) that if their god was the sort of god who judged children on the "sins" of their parents, I didn't want to hear any more. sorry i have to comment on that,, YOU'RE RIGHT!!!! those idiots dont know what the HELL (pardon the pun) They are talking about!! thats my problem with a few religions in particular... the whole aspect of limbo and the judging of innocents... or judgment period. judging ANYONE(no matter what they do) is a sin all by itself. its simply not your place to decide that. and if anyone tells you "You're going to hell because of that!" then tell them you'll save them a seat. and anyway.... tell your friend its great he's found a rock to cling to in his time of grief. he could have taken an opposite and more devastating route. But also ask him to respect your own views and that YOUR religion is none of his business, just like his religion is none of yours. that too is in the bible. everyone is responsible for their own soul and no matter what he says, does, etc .... he cant "save" you or anyone else. that's a personal choice and it should never be forced on someone. maybe he's worried about being alone in his new discovery? if thats so then first he needs to join a group, church etc they talk about this stuff all the time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gsi2000stokie 5 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 be like me. im jedi. use the force to zipp his gob shut if the preaching starts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gsi2000stokie 5 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 or if all else fails print this out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I had two Jehova witnesses come to my house.Within 10mins of them listening to me on "my" views.They couldn't get away fast enough,I honestly believe they think im the anti christ never had another one at my door.lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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