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Respecting ones choice

I kindly asked asked a good friend of mine to refrain from sending videos on religion. She’s recently decided to convert to Catholicism which is fine. That’s her choice, but I’m simply not interested. I grew up in a Christian household and I left Christianity for a reason. Why is it so difficult for some religious people to accept ones choice to not be apart of a religion? Is there a science behind it?

Ashxoleyxo 5 Sep 9
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It's like sending dick pics. I think mine looks great and assume that you would too.

Ah ha ha ha. I don't know what would be more offensive to me. Honestly, I think I'd rather get the dick pics; you immediately know what it is and can disregard it.

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Folks, I believe, that have a belief structure that is not based on provable fact must be constantly reinforced so the more people she can get to agree with her the more that comfort grows. I know very few religious people who are confident in what they believe.

gearl Level 8 Sep 10, 2020
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This is from my experience. She has been programmed now to believe that she is 100% right and perfect in her thinking and you are 100% wrong. You are deceived and it’s her duty to do whatever it takes to save you from yourself. You are a danger to yourself and she must save you. You can’t be trusted to make a decision on your own and she must force you to do the right thing.

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They get points in heaven for conversions....most religions use a form of free labor with that incentive.

I have a bunch of half-filled punch cards for a free sin if anyone wants them.

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Most Evangelicals think it is their job to convert you. I know that isn't your case, but my longtime religious friend is good at telling me that I do know the truth and I need to come back to it. Sometimes I hang up the phone to avoid this because it can get into a debate. Sorry. I escaped and I will not debate religion with you.

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It’s a catch 22 situation. My sister does the same to me. These are two people who love their religions and they love us. They are also worried about our souls. There comes a time in our lives where we must take others love and feelings into consideration. It’s easier to continue to love them and ignore them at the same time. You will never convince them that you don’t need saving. It’s like trying to talk sense to a Trump supporter.

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Sorry to hear you've lost a ''good friend.'' BUT...''good friends'' don't continue to subject people to religious proselytizing! Nothing as ''godly'' as a new convert.

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Don’t put up with it.

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Just because they are religious they think they are exempt from being decent humans sometimes, just look at all the so called evangelical christians in the US and other places.

Perfectly stated!

And they use their faith to justify their bad acts. It’s really no coincidence that the states with the most poverty are Bible Belt states, and it’s those who live in these states who use “Socialist Programs” that they despise so much such as food assistance. How ironic!!

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She believes it is her Christian duty to try to bring the good news to everyone. I've give her one more chance and then block her.

Or start asking her tough questions about Christianity and put her on the defensive. Soon she will stop

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