I have a group of friends that are extremely religious and want me to get into their beliefs as much as they are but I refuse to do so because of personal beliefs and morals. Although they are not forcing me they get angry/judge me when I decline certain events in their church... what do I do?
>>32605847Out do them if you want. Read the bible and understand it yourself and you'll realize they're just zealots.
>>32605847>I refuse to do so because of personal beliefs and moralshave you enumerated this to them?
>>32605847Christians are fucked in the head and always have been, you don't want to get sucked into this insanity https://youtube.com/watch?v=p2_p_qwIyZ4How to approach your situation depends on how reasonable empathic your friends are. Maybe ask them how they'd feel about it if one of their friends were Muslim and he'd always hand them Islamic literature and invite them to religious events in his Mosque. That might help them understand how you feel.
>>32605858To add on they just want you to participate. It's not a big deal. You're allowed to do other stuff. It's totally up to you. But I'm guessing they have doing these church activities for a while for their church. No reason to be angry or judgmental though.
>>32605847>angry and judgemental because you're not part of their religionWhy exactly are you friends with these people?
They are my friends since childhood, but we've grown apart because of this and yes ive told them numerous times I simply do not want to go yet they get angry or think ill left out (which I am) but I just don't know what to do anymore lmao
>>32605922>yes ive told them numerous timesi mean did you tell them what beliefs make it so you'll never go. what have you said? there's a lot of things you might be saying to friends that have edges sanded off and didn't convey your point
>>32605957I told them the reasons why I am not part of their church (politics/corruption/fake people/and mainly my beliefs in religion as a whole) and they took it personal even though I am just not comfortable going to said gatherings or just Sunday church lol
>>32605976>I told them the reasons why I am not part of their church (politics/corruption/fake people/and mainly my beliefs in religion as a whole)You insulted beliefs they view as being part of their core identity. You have indirectly attacked them as people. It could have been avoided if you decided to tell in a way that wasn't as harsh but you would have done so at the expense of your beliefs and honesty. You have to decide what action you value more.
>>32606056actually that's an interesting point of view, perhaps I am being too harsh on them and being too blunt. Although I think ill go with honesty and not being so harsh on them... thanks I really appreciate it
