IS Praying and talking about Jesus a Bad Thing???
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No, shouldn't be. In the US you have the Constitutional right to freedom of religion.\n\nHowever, most people might think it rude if you try to shove your religion down their throat as the only true religion.
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Jewish people pray.  They just don't pray to Jesus Christ because they don't believe he is the son of God.  They just pray to God directly.\n\nAs for being uncomfortable with mentioning Jesus, tolerant people aren't uncomfortable with anyone expressing their religious beliefs - it's being put in a position where you are either forced to say a prayer you don't believe in, or put in a position where you are made to stand out because you believe in something different.  Imagine going to a place where everyone, say, prayed to Satan - you wouldn't want to say the prayer, right?  And if everyday you were surrounded by people that wanted to pray to Satan several times a day, you might get a little uncomfortable, right?\n\nWhether you're the only woman in a group of men, or the only black person with all whites, or the only Jew with all Christians, constantly being reminded that you are the minority and different from the group, and having the group consistently engage in activities which exclude you, or seem inconsiderate of your difference, may test a person's patience and make them a little less tolerant than they should be.\n\nDoes that make sense? \n\nWhat was the movie?\n\nAnd see what FloridaGurl said above - that's the kind of intolerant holier than thou attitude that makes people of other faiths uncomfortable and agitated.
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There's no danger in that, if by interceding you mean praying for them.  I wouldn't run up and tackle them or knock them out with a Bible first, but prayer is powerful.  To those who are offended by anyone who wants to share their faith:  Wouldn't it be more offensive if someone knew of the one and only way to bring meaning to your life and carry it into eternity yet refused to share it with anyone? If someone really loves and cares about you enough to tell you what they know to be the truth- the truth that could set you free from a world of hurt- that should be appreciated rather than scorned, even if you don't take it to heart.
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absolutely! He doesn't want to listen to all that monotonous babbeling day in day out. He will simply ignore it. personally I'm not big on prayer, however I am constantly informed that the best way to reach God is to simply talk to Him as you would engage anyone in proper conversation. this makes far more sense to me.
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Yes it's okay, but if they object then stop.  If you think they are going to object, don't tell them but, rather, include in your prayers that God will send someone they would be willing to receive the gospel of Christ.  Then, once they are saved, you can let them know you were praying for them.
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I feel it is no longer the way G-d answers prayer.  He can, of course if He wants to.  He may do this to a very new baby Christian.\n\nIf you have matured in your walk, you do not need a sign.  You need the Holy Spirit.  He will guide you in all righteousness.  He will lead you to the right answers.  Understand His role.  Perhaps you need to pray for a greater measure of the Holy Spirit.\n\nBlessings!\nDavid
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No,I'm fine with using Jesus' name in public.....But I have found that when I say Jesus'name,other people get very uncomfortable.......I always wondered why,I think it's because Jesus'name invokes feelings of not living right and being on the wrong path away from GOD in people.\n\nThis just proves to me that Jesus is very real,and very much Alive!
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yes it is, and is described in the book of Acts....\n\nToday it is still scriptural.  How people use this gift of the Holy spirit is up to them.  It should be done with reverence, as it is the holy spirit speaking through the person, presenting their prayer needs to God. It is a gift that helps us pray when we do not know what to say or do not have the proper words to express our feelings....If people abuse this gift (for example, for attracting attention to oneself), then this will grieve the holy spirit, and the prayer will not have any value or positive response from God.
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God said not to mark his temple. And we are part of the body of Christ. So I tihnk that marking it is bad. But there is also the argument of putting worship signs on your body, and I have to admire that. SO I think that it depends on why you get it, and like what your motives are.
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I've gone through something similar and it really just comes down to focusing on God. Even if it means fasting and praying for a day or two, just try and tune everyone out but Him. You could even try explaining to those around you that you appreciate their input, but that is important and you need to spend some time in prayer and ask that they kind of..cool it for awhile if they are shoving in your face or anything like that. Just focus and listen to what he has to say. I will be praying for you! God bless!!!
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I would say a diffent yesssssssss to that question without a doubt. If you are afraid to pray in front of anyone no matter who it is then you need to be asking yourself whyy? If , it is just talking in class to keep from doing your work and it would get you into trouble with the teacher(s) that would be something that you would not want to do.Praying should not be and I pray at home,in my car, and everywhere . so pray for our nation our President and pray for those in Iraq and just prayyyyyyyyyyy. Never be afraid to prayyyyyy   in front of anyone if they are offended then just tell them to hold on a minute and then pray and go back and start talking again  and you might be surprised you may get others to praying with you...... !!!
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believing in Jesus does not make you closed minded at all ... if you can at the same time understand and respect other beliefs... which it sounds as though you do\n\nplease dont worry about what this person has said .... we are never liked by everyone at the same time and there will always be those who dont understand us or oppose our beliefs\nxxx
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Hi Luke, no doubt you are going to get a lot of stupid answers to this question that wont be helpful at all.\n\nI think that it is really important that you bring up the topic of christianity and God just naturally as part of your conversation.  If you are a christian, then the topic will come up because it is a big part of your life.  For example "what did you do on the weekend?" "oh went to the movies on Saturday, went to church Sunday morning - which was really great, and then just chilled Sunday arvo"..."you go to church?" "yeh - do you" "no" "why not?" etc.  \n\nAll you have to do is share from your own experience and understanding.  Sharing how real God is to you will inspire respect.\n\nGod bless mate, \n\nBen.
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i love hearing about God and Jesus! However i do not like people knocking on my door wanting to talk about them. Thats what church and friends are for.
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It is a non-issue. If you waste your time worrying about it or fruitlessly discussing it, you are sidetracked from the Gospel of Scripture. (That would please Satan.)
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When you are kind and good to people, love your parents ( even though you occasionally tick them off... but you don't purposely hate them do you?) and you are caring to people who need your help... you are already praying and worshipping a wordless prayer.. you live a life of prayer.\n\nThen how is that UN-Christian? Christ did all of the above..although I am not sure about him ticking off God, Mary or Joseph.\n\nIf you pray EVERYDAY and attend Church EVERY DAY religiously, but is a hateful, nasty and violent person, then I think there is no christianity there.\n\nBetter a Good Hearted Luke-warm Christian who lives their life as a prayer to Christ than one who prays in public but lives as a bane to humanity
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As a faith believing Christian, not a religious Christian, I seldom use this phrase, as I find it to be rhetoric and rude.  Some people do not want to be prayed for and especially if they are not of the same beliefs that I am of.  Example:  I went to the dr. yesterday.  Lady with 9 broken fingers came in.  I said, car accident? She said, no husband.  I cried.  I've been there.  She wanted to lie down and I told her I had been in many times and they did not mind if you laid on this particular spot in the waiting room.  She thanked me and I helped her lie down.  I had tears still.  I asked her if she would like me to just sit and hold her and she said that would be nice and we visited.  I then said, I was a Christian and would she be offended if I prayed for her in her healing.  She said no, she would appreciate it.  I leaned down and whispered a prayer in her ear.  And I never even ask her name, so now I pray for broken fingers every time she crosses my mind.