Why try to change people’s religion if they already have a belief system that works for them?

[Anonymous]

In church today, we were discussing the importance of praying for the nations that don’t know Jesus. My boyfriend was wondering why we should pray for people when they already have their own religion, saying that is trying to change them seems like a way of saying our religion is better than theirs.

Obvious answer is that the Bible states that the only way to the Father in heaven is through Jesus Chiat but is there another reason as well?

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[Tamera952]

Bigger question is how ones validates objectively what they 'believe' to be true. All the worlds religions are arrogant in the sense that they all think they're 'right' and everyone else is 'wrong' -- I would examine what role geography and culture play in ones religion. For example, if you were born into a different community or culture, would you still be the religion you are? Chances are, probably not.
Are you a Christian because god came down, did some tricks to convince you that he was the bomb, and that you should 'follow' him, instead of other religions? -- Probably not. You are probably Christian because either your parents were, and were raised with that religion, and didn't evaluate that one religion nor compare it with other alternatives, right?
One of the most annoying and self-defeating things about religions are their inherent 'certainty' about their 'correctness' -- the whole thing seems rather silly when you look t it like that.

[Anonymous]

Don’t forget, everybody is convinced that their religion is the only real one, and everybody who has a different belief is misinformed, or purposely confused by their gods nemesis.
I think their hearts are in the right place. Unfortunately their heads are not.

[Anonymous]

The Bible states that the word of God offends and that the reason is because the truth is hard to be received when you are comfortable in darkness. If You tell someone that what they been told and been living like for their entire life is wrong; what sane person will take the news lightly or even accept that. You will seem to them to be arrogant. However if I tell you the crayon your using is red but you believe it’s blue, truth has no favorites and doesn’t care what you think. If it’s red then it’s red. Prayer is good but you will get no where if you can’t show your faith as well. Do it.

[jshm2]

You're confused.

You're praying for them, not changing them. Like hoping your neighbourhood stays safe. It doesn't mean you're hoping a vigilante appears and makes it safe.

[CountessSarah]

I mean... If you genuinely believe that your religion is true, and let's be honest - most religions set themselves up as mutually exclusive with other ones, then I don't see why you wouldn't expect people to push their religions. I would argue thinking 'My religion is better than yours' is not only common amongst believers, but mandatory - otherwise you'd just change your belief every time someone challenged you.

[Anonymous]

Because of arrogance obviously!
You believe others beliefs are wrong and what you believe in is the only real religion and that's wrong on many levels. You should respect others beliefs and keep your beliefs to yourself instead of forcing others to believe what you believe in!

[jasco]

Well yes our religion which is Christianity is better because its the only way to get to God however anyone who has a different system who has been trained to think a different way won't see it that way and without physical proof most people won't change so I don't know

[ManHater]

Well If I was a Muslim and my belief system says I can take little girls as sex slaves and rape them then I'm sure all the Muslims around the world would have no problems with raping non muslim girls, not like it does not happen. Non muslim women/girls in muslim countries are easy meat for muslim men.

[Dazed0N0Confused]

Your holy book has been changed and rewritten so many times it's a bunch of crap. If you want to be a christian, follow the dead Sea scrolls, as it is the oldest written text of your new age Bible.
The Bible says that women and non whites are to be subservient to white men. That women who are raped can be sold to their rapists. That women are just for breeding. Not much different on how other religions make women subservient & breeding tools to men.

[Anonymous]

It's normal for people to try to convert other people to their beliefs. I am a Republican living in a liberal area and a lot of my friends try to convert me to liberalism. In their minds, they are helping me (I disagree). It's the same with Christians. In their minds, they are helping people by converting them to their beliefs.

Are the right? Who knows?

[worldscolide]

You shouldn't. Sorry no christian. No person involved in any religion should be forcing it on others. Its very wrong to do that.

[dreamstar72]

Religion has mostly good point but also lots of bad points. Religious people has a control issue as being the best, my way is the best your way is the sinful way

[John_Doesnt]

Religion cannot be changed, so sayeth the spider!

[DavidFox]

Because everyone is children of God and you pray that they are blessed and that He protects them.

[Anonymous]

Just like Muslims are trying to change everyone into their religion thinking theirs is the only one and the right one

[Lanabear119]

Because their beliefs clash with theirs.

[Agape93]

Because of arrogance :/ it’s annoying

[GAGSucksBalls1]

Right?

[Anonymous]

because you dont want them going to hell