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Do you feel the need to 'Spread the word' ?
- Thread starter michel
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jewscout
Religious Zionist
yes i've come to find that religion, especially christianity, is of 2 different breeds on each side of the Pond (atlantic)....michel said:Perhaps this is yet another difference between England and The States - no one ever mentions Religion; I find that if I try to bring the subject up in conversation, most people shy off.
Bastet
Vile Stove-Toucher
Every time I see the title of this thread, I'm reminded of a sticker my stepfather had on the fridge in the garage when I was a kid:
"LEGS is the word; let's spread the word!"
It took me years to get that. :biglaugh:
I feel no need to spread any word - legs, or otherwise.
"LEGS is the word; let's spread the word!"
It took me years to get that. :biglaugh:
I feel no need to spread any word - legs, or otherwise.
Malus 12:9
Temporarily Deactive.
I do not feel the need to spread the word of God. What is my belief, is my belief. If someone came to me and said "I must spread the word on (insert his God here)" and told me that I should share his beliefs, then I would thank him for his time and bid him farewell.
"We live by faith, not by sight" 2 Corinthians 5:7
"We live by faith, not by sight" 2 Corinthians 5:7
EnhancedSpirit
High Priestess
That's funny :biglaugh:Bastet said:
Malus 12:9
Temporarily Deactive.
Christians tend to spread the word, because they believe it is what is right, and they wish for others to experience the same peace with God that they do. The Christian preaches because they care for mankind.
ker krypter
Member
what if i was the only one who knew the true answer?.
why should i tell anyone? would you?
why should i tell anyone? would you?
Peace
Quran & Sunnah
Peace be with you,michel said:If you have a deep religious conviction, is there an onus for you to 'spread the word' ? What are your opinions ?
My motivation behind wanting others to know about my religion is that I want good for them, I want them experience the peace of mind, happiness and contentment I live in. Is there any harm if I want people to find the path of peace, a way for a better life. I believe there is no harm if I want good for people. However, from an Islamic point of view, there is no compulsion in religion. We Muslims want to let others know about our religion, what we believe in..., but we never impose.
May our God guide us all to what pleases Him, ameen!!
Peace
Master Vigil
Well-Known Member
Since I believe words come nowhere close to helping us understand the divine, why would I spread something that is almost useless? Instead, we should spread our actions. For the old saying is true, actions speak louder than words.
Engyo
Prince of Dorkness!
Like others, I would not use the term "onus". As part of my daily meditations, I recite the Four Boddhisatva Vows; one if them is to "save all beings". This, to me, is not an onus, but a part of my practice. If I am not doing so, I am not practicing as well as I could be doing, thus slowing my progress on the Path. It isn't an "onus", it's part of my life.michel said:If you have a deep religious conviction, is there an onus for you to 'spread the word' ? What are your opinions ?
fromthe heart
Well-Known Member
I was a bit amused that anyone would see it that way but I can understand your point of view...As a christian it's my job to speak to others about Jesus and the value of their souls to me personally. Our faith isn't built on sand...we are just concerned for others and were told by Jesus to go out and spread the Word...it's part of love your friends and love your enemies more deal...it's real easy to love those who make your life easy but to love your less desirable neighbor well it just says a lot about who you are all about and what you stand for. It's not really about my religion being better than your or this one is right and another is wrong...it's all about the Love Jesus said to show that should do your speaking for you. Then people wonder and look at who you are and what possibly could make you turn the other cheek and they think...thinking leads to understanding and that leads to truth...God Bless.Seyorni said:
QUOTE=Seyorni]This obsession with proselytizing seems peculiar to Christianity and Islam. Why do they feel so threatened by alternative opinions? Is their faith built on sand? [Quote.
I'm not sure that the proselytizing is restricted to Christianity and Islam. What about J.W's and The salvation Army, and, here, the Church of Latter day Saints ?
I'm not sure at all that it is a sign of 'beinfg threatened' I think it is more a case of being so convinced by their own faiths that these people are genuinely 'Trying to save the World'
I'm not sure that the proselytizing is restricted to Christianity and Islam. What about J.W's and The salvation Army, and, here, the Church of Latter day Saints ?
I'm not sure at all that it is a sign of 'beinfg threatened' I think it is more a case of being so convinced by their own faiths that these people are genuinely 'Trying to save the World'
Master Vigil
Well-Known Member
The JW's, Salvations Army, and LDS all claim to be christian Michel.
Bastet said:Every time I see the title of this thread, I'm reminded of a sticker my stepfather had on the fridge in the garage when I was a kid:
"LEGS is the word; let's spread the word!"
It took me years to get that. :biglaugh:
I feel no need to spread any word - legs, or otherwise.
Finally, a religion I'd feel excited prosyletizing for!
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber
A saw that on a Zippo not to long ago.
I feel that if you convert someone, it interfers with thier karma, which is bad. Someone should find a path that works for them, not a "be like this or go to hell" path.
Ive heard from a few people that it is a spiritual law to not convert people, but I doubt this, since if it was the case, many christians would be very miserable. Or the negative karma it builds takes effect in thier next life.
Green Gaia
Veteran Member
I'd agree with that. Most do it out of geniune love and concern. But it doesn't make it any less disrespectful to the beliefs the person they are trying to convert already holds.michel said:I'm not sure at all that it is a sign of 'beinfg threatened' I think it is more a case of being so convinced by their own faiths that these people are genuinely 'Trying to save the World'
Peace
Quran & Sunnah
Master Vigil said:
Yes that's true. One's good conduct and morals play a great role in inviting and attracting the others to one's belief. If one has bad behaviors, and doesn't conduct properly how can s/he convert others? that would be totally useless, for s/he is not a good example to follow.
Peace
Master Vigil
Well-Known Member
I believe actions directed towards converting actually do more harm than good. If the actions are humble, than people will come to them. Not the other way around.