Why do Christians proselytize and push their religious ethics and views on others? Do they not realize how annoying and pretentious it is?

[Agape93]

[lightbulb27]

you mean like this?

https://www.youtube.com/embed/zUo8PifQSP4

A) They are either inspired in their heart to do so or strongly encouraged by those around them. The difference between those two is one is internal from their heart and the other is social pressure. The Bible/New Testament... talks a lot about it.

B) They know where they came from, they see things differently now and are concerned about others. We know in psychology that people can't see themselves so well, they may be "wasting away" but they don't know it. They see their role as essential to reach out to others to "save them". Yes, we know it is very annoying... It's annoying to have someone knock on the door interupping your netflix marathon and say "you won publishers clearing house"... knowing it's some BS sales pitch... until reality sets in, that you actually won the big prize!

C) It's a challenge to do this with tact and be respectful, while as well, speaking ones truth and allowing others to live their lives. I make effort at that. Some people are just horrendous... and to me, they are really screwed up and dangerous, but maybe they have their gifts.

D) It is part of whom we are and if we hear or see something in another, it is a reference point we have to communicate and understand. When a person "gets to a good place of security", I don't think that such proselytizing would bother them unless it was physical violation. For example, I'm not annoyed when Mormons come knocking, or catholics pressure me, etc.. Because I have my sense of security and confidence. It's when I doubt myself... that's where the annoying comes in.

I can give an example of group that was empassioned to work with former sex slaves, trafficked women. It's all they thought about, and they had their reasons to help others... they were abused themselves and so once healed, it became a purpose to help others. The women are conditioned and abused to be slaves and it's very difficult to reach them, provide security, and help them to see that whom they were abused to be, is not whom "God" made them to be nor whom they really are.

I try hard to be respectful of others, but if I see something, I point it out.

We all have to keep in mind that Jesus of Nazareth, our leader and inspiration... walked past a LOT of people in his work. But he did stop after sufficient begging and pleading to address their concerns. He also, when fully exhausted and thirsty, felt so much compassion as to think about and address the spiritual needs of others... example the "woman at the well". Many examples. This is whom he was, he had a purpose, fulfilled that purpose... which was to set prisoners free of the emotional enslavement projected form this world, so they could live freely in God... which is love.

oops... there I go again... prostletyzing...

[Anpu23]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pcMJ7_T3rY

Or like this?

[lightbulb27]

@Anpu23 funny, a little sick...
If read the comments on the video I posted, at least one changed their path. It's a tricky subject, I leave it up to the people and their maker.

[ShadezMcgee]

Well, can you give an example @Agape93 of how they push it on you?

Are you talking in the sense of them talking about religion and pushing their views despite you telling them you don't believe their views?

Are they just chipping in an opinion or belief out of left field in a conversation that you feel had not place?

Can we say it about the atheists that do the same thing to the Christians who don't push their views like the more involved and fanatical ones?

[Agape93]

The GOP trying to form a Christian nationalist party to try and make America a Christian nation, pushing laws based on their religious ideology like several of the states abortion restrictions, Texas doesn't allow you to hold public office unless you have a religion they recognize etc.

But yes I am also talking a out that. I don't mind talking about it or what have you. That's perfectly fine. But it ceases being ok when you come to my home to try and convert me, or shame me, or threaten me. Then we have a problem.
Of course. Atheists are often pretentious assholes. Believe what you want, i don't care. But some basic respect for someone else's belief is a basic part of humanity even I have.

[ShadezMcgee]

Okay, that was what I was trying to understand. I get it completely about the latter half of your answer here. I am not one for forcing religion on others, let alone speaking about it unless asked. Not all atheists are pretentious assholes, but a fair amount of them online especially can be with being condescending or taking pleasure in trying to dismantle one's belief on religion.

I was just seeking clarification because the first half of your answer on the political side seemed more like the main focus of the question in the first place because I wasn't even expecting that to be in your response to begin with

[DizzyDesii]

I dont push it on others. If asked for advice, I just state what i’d do if i were in their shoes. I may bring up prayer within the matter and thats probably a trigger word that what would irk some. If they take it as being pushy then I don't know what to tell em. But im certainly not trying to convert them and I hardly talk religion with non-believers because it often goes in one ear and out the others. Same can be said for those who constantly question as to why i believe. It goes in one ear and out the other because i dont owe them an explanation. Now if we’re talking about moments where guys/girls feel slutshamed, i dont really equate that with religion. Even if i wasn't a believer, i’d call out hoeish behavior when i see it. No Christian is perfect and we definitely still judge others just as non-believers do

[SecretsofKB]

I asked myself that every time I walked by that one religious person in campus that's yelling about how we're going to hell for whatever suited them that day.

Out of spite, I wanted to be gayer after hearing that...

[Agape93]

And gayer you became indeed lol any further, and bibles will burn as you walk past them, you hellboubd harlot :)

[XHopelessRomanticX]

As a Christian, I would say it’s out of genuine concern. I believe in the existence of both Heaven and Hell. I believe in God, as the author of life and sustainer of life. I believe human beings are not good by nature, and are instead sinful; constantly living in a state of rebellion against Life. And when a person rebels against Life, there is only one other option…death.
So to me, it is wanting others to find Life through Christ, that they may escape death.

[Agape93]

Um.. you do realize that life in christ has literally stopped nobody from dying

[XHopelessRomanticX]

I’m referring to eternal death

[Agape93]

... death is eternal unless you get reincarnated. Or do you mean the afterlife is not counted as death?

[XHopelessRomanticX]

Death apart from Christ is an eternal death in Hell. With Christ, though we die, we will live eternally in Heaven.

[Belgie]

Some don't mean any harm, they're genuinely concerned about others, they found something that improved their life and they want to share.

Others are doing it to virtue signal or because they feel the need to be berated and criticised for their faith. It reinforces in them the idea that they are right.

[Anpu23]

Most of it is cultural. prostalization and conversion is taught from a very young age, and they simply don't see how how absolutely invasive it really is. This idea that if you don't believe like them horrible things will happen to you pushes them to try and help or save others. They are told "if your friend was jumping off of a cliff, of course you would try and stop them" this attitude creates a very hostile view of others activities.

[normalice]

Insecurity. When something has no evidence but much of a person's mental stability hinges on them believing it, they will look to others to be that evidence by all agreeing to change the definition of evidence.

[BarryLiverstone]

It’s human nature to judge and share various opinions on behavior. Much like Christians judge other groups judge such as political groups and generational groups. Basically people have their lived experiences and want to either help others or compare. That being said we live in a society of mixed opinions so unless we shut down our communication with others and live alone we will have to navigate those who push their opinions.

[BarryLiverstone]

Also I’ll add that those who push options lacking humility and a sense of their own mistakes obv come off as annoying and are not being helpful.

[Sixgunsound]

The same reason Muslims do, it is commanded in the religion to get more followers.

[BCRanger10]

When, where, and how are you seeing this?

[Agape93]

Frequently off line and occasionally on here, and have for years to varying degrees. Usually from baptists and pentecostals.

[Hannajenky]

All religion is worse than cancer