What should I do if a good friend persists in inviting me to join his religion after telling him how I feel.?
464520
Tell him to accept your decision not to join and if he doesn't stop bothering you about, you can't be friends with him anymore. He's trying to change you into something you don't want to be, and if he wants to change you he obviously doesn't respect who you are as a person.
501167
Hey, we all have a friend or two that just get on our damn nerves, do what I do know that you are your only friend and put GOD first and yourself next and see what happens then.\nIf they are talking about you so what they talked about Jesus and he still did his thing, don't dwell on their negatives because they're your friends for a reason. Dip away for awhile give them a reason to miss you and things will start to change.
517382
You just need to accept him as your personal saviour.  That means someone who always cares about you, and who you can depend on in good times and bad times.  You just need to give up your desire to control everything in your life and let him take the major lead in directing your life.  That's the biggest part, and the rest you should go to church and learn by attending sermons and reading the bible.  The Book of John tells most of Jesus life and thinking.
247264
It's unlikely for good friends to develop into relationship.. i mean for men. if think or feel strongly that he really feel for you, then just ask. but i'm affraid that it's not gonna end well. my advice, change yourself. Be yourself but the other side of yourself. stop letting him feel that you're his buddy. let him know that you can be his goddess.
216990
Well if he hasnt really said anything to you, I would just continue to be a good friend. Dont ignore him or anything like that. If he brings it up, just let him know that you would like to continue to be friends and at this moment nothing more. He should understand and continue to be cool with you..
67320
Absolutely NO WAY! I could not do that because I am happy with my religion. I don't let people affect my decisions. I make my own. I hope you don't let this "someone" change your religion.
928115
I have had friends try and do that to me and while I still talk to them I am no longer good friends with them. I don't mind talk and even debate on religion but true friends accept each other for what they are rather than what they want them to be.
228738
First of all, it's nice to hear from Christians that you should respect another's faith.  Secondly, to hear from some of you that your way was is the TRUTH, is nothing new to me.  I understand it is how your faith operates.  Also, I just wanted to point out being brainwashed must involve a collective group of people who believe exactly the same thing.  This is not what you will find in the Wiccan faith.  As 100 Wiccans who or what is "GOD" and you will get 100 different answers.\n\nNow for the real question at hand.  I am distressed to hear that one from our faith of respect and tolerance is trying to "convert" you.  Obviously this person has not done much reading on the actual basic principals of Wicca.  One of these being that we do not convert, we only educate when asked.  This faith is one, which should be sought out and found.  To offer it up freely would be an insult to those who really wish to spend time deciding for themselves where their spiritual path takes them.\n\nAs for how to deal with this, I feel you should be blunt.  Tell her that you are not interested in participating in any rituals with her.  If this is all she has to offer in your time together then apparently you two don't have much in common.  You don't have to be rude, but don't beat around the bush either.  Make it clear what your intentions are as friends.  If one day you decide to walk in this path then you already have a point of contact.\n\nI would like to also say, that I am sorry some of the people who have posted answer have not been very supportive.  No matter what you decide to believe, always know that not one person has the right to make or persuade you to believe otherwise.
776923
Pray to him to move in you and direct you in the path he wants you to take and not the one you would choose for yourself. Submit yourself to his will in all things. Spend time during the day prayig to him or simply communing with him and letting him know all of the things he has given you are appreciated.
368579
nope and I'd further let him know that you value your time and are willing to include him in your plans but only if he shows up.  I'd make it clear and rock solid that if he does it again, the friendship is terminated out of a lack of respect for you on his part.  You don't have to be a doormat for this so-called friend.  The reason you may be the only friend he's got is because he chased off the other people who wanted to be his friend.  So.....you may be a friend to HIM but I don't see any parts of his being a friend to YOU.  Get ready to ditch this sadsack and meet nicer people.
279947
Why would he do that? If you feel it is right, do it. If not, pray about it. That is one of those situations where you do not know what is right or wrong.
327929
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..............
690279
Have a mutual friend ask him about it without letting him know you were behind it. You don't want to scare him away if he's a good friend.
263784
Listion here is what I would do. ou have to act like it doesnt bother you. and make a joke about it and act like it doesn't bother you. If you belive in god just remember only god can judge you
482953
Your missionary friend may indeed be gay, was interested in you and sent you provocative signals. He also knows your church's position on same sex relationships. Perhaps he is having feelings of guilt and is running away. On the other hand he may well want you to make the next move, considering that he says he wants you remain his friend. \n\nI would suggest you cool the relationship. No phone calls. Remain civil and polite but distant. If he is really interested in you he should make his feelings known.  If he has no feelings for you he will keep his distance and you will know where you stand. \n\nIf he is no longer interested in you, don't be upset over his rejection. Move on, get over it, there are lots of good fish in the sea.
1100154
Faith is a personal decision.  There's not much you can do.  Just be her friend and wish her well, she'll respect you for that.  If you try to push religion on her, she may get upset with you.  If it makes you feel better, you can pray for her.  It's nice that you care for her, but she has every right to make this choice on her own.
273234
Perhaps you should be right up front and ask why your friend is doing that.  I once had a best friend who was involved in many church and athletic activities with me.  One day I went to visit him after returning from a two year mission and his interests were elsewhere.  My hindsight from my own experience has taught me that maybe you  should "go often to the house of your friend, for weeds choke up the unused path."