Nick Soapdish
Secret Agent
I had a roommate in college from a brief time who was from Saudi Arabia. He tried to teach me about Islam and the Koran, but at the time I was agnostic and had no real interest. We didn't know each other very well but I was flattered that he took interest in my spirituality, and I knew that according to his beliefs, he was trying to save me.
I have since wondered why there is often a negative reaction towards Christian evangelism. If I tell an acquantance that I hope they will find their way to Jesus, it is likely that I have offended them.
Often, there is a hostile reaction towards any Christian activity. A friend of mine was once driving by a cross that was displayed up on a hill and she remarked, "why do these people try to shove their religion in my face!" In a way it seems strange to me considering the essentials of Christianity are centered on love and forgiveness.
I certainly know that not all non-Christians have this attitude (far from it), but there certainly seems to be an anti-Christian climate out there. I have some guesses as to why it is, but I figured people around here may have better insight into it than I do.
So, why is there so much hostility towards Christian-based religions, and how is it different from how people react to other religions?
I have since wondered why there is often a negative reaction towards Christian evangelism. If I tell an acquantance that I hope they will find their way to Jesus, it is likely that I have offended them.
Often, there is a hostile reaction towards any Christian activity. A friend of mine was once driving by a cross that was displayed up on a hill and she remarked, "why do these people try to shove their religion in my face!" In a way it seems strange to me considering the essentials of Christianity are centered on love and forgiveness.
I certainly know that not all non-Christians have this attitude (far from it), but there certainly seems to be an anti-Christian climate out there. I have some guesses as to why it is, but I figured people around here may have better insight into it than I do.
So, why is there so much hostility towards Christian-based religions, and how is it different from how people react to other religions?