What will a none Christian do also for that matter to make one believe of the faith that he wish other to believe into?   Can their scripture  only convert  others? What should you realy be doing to convert others.
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I'm not so sure Christianity is all about converting others, we are supposed to tell people about Jesus and stuff but not try to MAKE them become christian it just doesn't work that way. they have to accept it for themselves, not because somebody tells them to. i think the most you can do is be a good example of what a Christan should be, and they should that you are different from others and want what you have. the worst thing that you can do is push your beliefs on someone else, nobody would want that and if i wasn't a christian i would be completely turned off by Christianity. just be an example and love them , ask god to help you cuz he's always there, i hope this answers your question and isn't too confusing lol\ni think its so awesome that you want to tell other people we need more of that kind of christian in the world\n\n\n            -swede
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It's the ego that wants to be right and make everyone else wrong. As long as the ego is driving the boat, there is no real faith, because it's not the ego that can experience God ....only the heart and soul can do That. \n\nIf they're arguing over who's right, they are no more Christian than you are. Those who are in Christ love as He loves; and they have nothing to prove.
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I've taken a look at that question and at the person's profile who answered it. I'm certainly not going to commit the sin of judging someone else but I will say that when someone asks a serious question about how God works in this world a Christian is called to follow the outline given in this portion of Scripture, not that I am using this passage to describe you by any means.\n\n2 Timothy 2:24  And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,  (25)  correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,\n\nThe Scripture also describes the battle that goes on in the lives of every believer that sometimes causes a person to not give a favorable representation of Christ in how they choose to interact with others.\n\nGalatians 5:16  But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.  (17)  For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.  (18)  But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.  (19)  Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality,  (20)  idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions,  (21)  envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.  (22)  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  (23)  gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.\n\nAnd so if a person doesn't exercise self control and seek to be led by the Spirit of God they run the risk of reacting from their physical human nature and bringing reproach upon the name of Christ.
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let him beleave what he wants he will be the one to go to HELL not you... but if you want to do something maybe see if he wants to go  to church with you if you go if god is with him he will begain to believe in Jesus i have a friend that dosent belave in Jesus and i have tried everything but nothing so don't be surprised if there is no reaction Jesus can only help those who want to be helped..............
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There are some interesting verses in the bible.  God says these things:  "I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will harden the hearts of those also whom I choose".  God also likens Himself to a potter, and we are the clay.  He speaks of how He, as God...has the right to choose what to do with that clay.  I don't know why certain people are found of God and certain others are not.  But there is one thing I believe with all my heart:  that God is perfectly just, righteous and holy.  So I do not give up my faith in Him for those things I do not understand.
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Faith is belief without proof. I can't speak for all Christians, but I don't think I'm any better than anybody else. For that matter, I don't KNOW that I picked the right religion, I just believe I did. Can't prove it, can't disprove it, I just believe it. I do agree with some of the "idiots" that CONSTANTLY question religion, though. Some of the pseudo-christians on here are more conceited than saved.
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I think it's funny how then Christians are answering this with basically, "follow Christ or else!"  and completely ignore the whole point of this.  I personally agree with you and think it's stupid how when push comes to shove, their whole "defense" for Christianity is either "believe it or else" or "well what harm is it in playing it safe and being a Christian to avoid being in Hell"
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Hi, sweetie. I am a born again Christian. At least I try to be. I am truly sorry that other Christians have not been quite the Christian. In being a Christian, we all have to understand that we are not  perfect and that we can only strive for perfection. \n\nMany people don't believe in God and that is their personal right. As for my right, I would rather believe and be wrong than not believe and be wrong. \n\nWhether you believe or not, just know that Jesus does love you and He died for us all. He was scorned for sitting with the publicans and sinners. He didn't judge you and neither will I.
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Hard as it may seem to believe, even the Catholic Church says other churchs of Christianty are not the "true" faith.\n\nWhen I was homeless, I used to go into a Catholic church across the street.  Right there in the literature, it said other churches were false.\n\nDon't you just love it how each religion says the other is false?  I thought there was just one God.  \n\nSo, what's the problem?
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As a believer I say that not everyone will believe. Remember, the word states that there are two roads. The narrow road and the wide road and that many will take the wide road. Then also many will come but few are the chosen. So don't expect too many to change their beliefs, because seeing they won't see and hearing it the won't understand. We live by faith and not by sight. You can't expect them to believe in something they can't see. It's called the Thomas Theory.  Good for those that have opened their spiritual eyes to the greatness of our Lord.
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Will only address the first, initial question.\n\nI personally believe that many religious people try to convert, not only athiests, but people of all religions -  as there own personal religion has commanded them to do by either there saviour, or teacher, or prophet, etc.  Many, honestly are not even comfortable with sharing there faith in God,  Allah,  YHWH,  or  whatever name they have for God, or there saviour, or teacher.\nMany they try to convert, are forced, or at least feel pressured to do so, in order to please there deity, other people or possibly themselves.\nSome feel, according to there scriptures, or holy book, that if everyone does not hear about there faith, and/or there saviour that  their saviour, or prophet/teacher  will not return to take them away from persecution on earth.\n\nAthiests make the decision to choose there own destiny, not leaving it in the hands of a deity.  a  prophet/teacher,  or  any  other  person.  An athiest knows he or she is totally responsible and takes that  responsibility for his or her own thought-life,  words he or she speaks, and  his or her  own\nbehaviour/actions.\n\nHope this helps a little.  \n\nThat was an  Excellent  Question.  Thank You.
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My friend, I agree with you, yet I also see a more pressing matter at hand. What about those persecutors and all the non-believers? If they die, they will not rejoice with all of us in heaven with the Lord God. I will pray for both the believers and the non-believers. There isn't much I can do from my present state but pray and preach the Word, since i'm not in a position to do anything but that. Email me if you have questions or are a fellow believer in Christ at questinchrist@yahoo.com. God bless
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HAHA I can see what your getting at. This isnt a battle that you can win. Neither can I. I'm christian but a relaxed one. People have their opinions and who am i to tell them different. I dont beleive everything I hear. I beleive things that i know however. And I dont know for sure that a god even exist. I guess thats the whole concept to a religious faith alone. People tend to take the bible TOO literal. Then things begin getting mixed up. I am a scientist as well, some things in the bible just dont make sense. But if you read a book that offered a way for you to live in a sunny nice beach, and youve lived in the projects all of your life...and all you had to do has follow the books teaching...would you take it? I'm sure you see what i'm getting at as well.
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Why? Can a Pagan not follow Christ's teachings? Seems to me they can if they want to do so. Lots of people consider themselves 'christian' and probably are not. Who are we to judge?
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It is very sad indeed that these statements hold so much truth. Just because someone says they are Christian does not mean they are Christ like although that is what the bible teaches us to be. All through out the Word of God we are taught love. I believe because of a few who are ready to condemn or judge others they are defeating the purpose of true Christianity. We are not suppose to turn any away and still there are those that do. Then again the bible says that many will knock but few will enter. I personally apologize to all who have been hurt by someone claiming to have done so for religions sake. The God I serve is a God of love and He loves each and every one of us no matter what our flaws. I'm sure that when He sees someone turning away from Him because of something said or done He is truly heartbroken and disappointed.
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I agree with you Snowflake...I think that Love is the most important thing of all. We shouldn't use scripture to beat each other on the head, just so we could be right! We are, as Christians, all a work in progress, and our goal should be to become closer to Jesus thru Bible study, prayers for one another, and do just as Jesus does....LOVE ONE ANOTHER!\nThere are so many religions in the world, and personal beliefs as well...how can any of us be 100% accurate in everything we believe? It's not possible...so we study and pray...and in that process, we learn tolerance for others who may not have even accepted basic truths yet. Jesus summed up the 10 Commandments into 2 basic ones; and if we lived those 2 Commandments, we'd have a loving world; instead of the one we now have...love of money and love of power, and hatred, and violence, and all the other evils we have in the world, created by not following these 2 Commandments of Christ. He said, "Love God with your whole heart," and secondly " Love your neighbor as yourself"...that is the whole law! \nAnd as you said, "..."YOU WILL KNOW THEM BY THE LOVE THEY HAVE FOR ONE ANOTHER", "YOU WILL KNOW THEM BY THEIR FRUIT"...that is so right on! When some "well intentioned" enthusiastic or zealous individuals or groups of people, "threaten" others that they are going to hell, point their finger at others who don't agree with them, tell them what and how to believe, whether in the churches or here on Yahoo, that is NOT what God intended, not what Jesus came and gave His life for..it is definitely the wrong approach to leading others to Christ..It is as you said, we should be drawing others to God, not sending them away! With some of the judgemental stuff I read on this forum, and other places, it is no wonder we have much confusion about Christianity...no wonder some people want no part of it. True Christianity is simply changing our own selves, showing true love for others, tolerance for others who don't believe exactly as we do...( who really knows if we are right about everything????) There are many false prophets in this world, and if we gently, and lovingly, by our examples of how we live, result in someone coming to Christ, the Heavens and Angels and God and Christ are rejoicing!!! I would rather do that, than "condemm" someone to "HELL", or judge another, or beat them into submission to accept what I believe. God wants us to come to Him and to Jesus, WILLINGLY! \nI'm coming to the end of my "sermon" ;~)....by saying that if we love all, even those who use scripture to put others down, we will pray for them, too. They need our prayers, too...as they need to overcome their "pride, their judging, and their self righteousness!"\nAmen!
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I am a member of Christian of Texas. I enjoy reading the daily digest that is sent to me. My 360 link is http://360.yahoo.com/brickcollecter and my favorite scripture is John 3:16 because it explains our entire plan of salvation in one, simple verse. Too many think that it has to be hard to be saved, that you have to prove something. You don't, it's a gift from God, you only have to accept it and declare it! God bless you.