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not giving up
Every time I go to my friend she always jokes with me saying that "Oh here comes lil miss christian girl" and "Oh great your going to preach to us are'nt you." I know she is just playing but I wish I could witness to her without being made fun of.
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Hey-
I'm not sure how long ago you posted this question.. but it stuck out to me.
I myself am catholic (christian- same thing i think)... and if there's one thing i learned, its that you need to put all your faith into God- and let him deal with evil (I know you probably don't classify your friend's taunts as "evil".. but I think it is though she is your friend). YOu should just tell her how you feel about her making fun of you- once she realizes she's hurting you, she'll probably step down, and be a better friend.
Hope I helped!
--Jack
P.S. feel free to post questions in my inbox! I'll answer just about anything!
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you can talk to God,and you can tell her how you feel when she says that.I've done that before and my friend understood and it didn't happen nemore!so give it a shot!and make sure you pray about it!!
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I am a christian too. Lots of people don't understand what we are saying when we say stuff. They think it is all just a lie and a bunch of non-sense, like a fairy tale. What they don't realize is their life depends on the way they live and what they believe.
XOXO
Charmed-Cherry21
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satand up for u self really suprize her!! don't hurt her physically or mentaly or emotionally..but let her know what u think
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One of my best friends cole was very religous but still an awsome kid and when ever we hang out with a group of people his faith was always brought up and instead of getting mad about it hed just loo at the person that said it and hed say something like "OK, and your point is.." and hed wait then just kind of laugh it we were never ragging on him just playing and joking around. but remember one thing dont change your faith based on something hurtful some one said. hope i helped
conor
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Tell her to knock it off because its nothing that want to hear all the time you would rather be referred to who your like as in your name like every one in awhile would be ok but not all the time and it hurts you-trix
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Not everyone wants to be witnessed to.or isn't ready to be witnessed to. it also depends on how you go about it, if ur forcing it upon her, shes not gonna want to listen trust me, but if thats not the case, maybe you should tell her, that you feel hurt. i mean religion is a serious thing, but it shouldn't interfere in a friendship. there are 2 things that you should never discuss with friends and that is religion and politics, those 2 things can really break a friendship apart, because the views may be so different.
much love,
Victoria
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It's clear that Christianity is very important to you. I would tell her that you don't like being ridiculed. Talk to her about your feelings. Make sure she knows just how impoartant this is to you. If she's a good friend she'll understand.
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The best way a person can be a witness to their faith is by example. The old saying is true "actions speak louder than words." I'm certain this friend is doing this to you because she has had negative experiences with other christians either trying to convert her, or chastising her for her sinning. But, being an honest, decent person who also happens to be a Christian may be the best conversion tactic in your bag.
Be yourself and others will respect you. Don't give up!
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She obviously doesn't want to hear you talk about religion. the answer would be... don't "witness" to her. keep your religon to yourself.
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Think of it this way: if you truly want to spread your faith, the most effective way to do it is by the example of your life, rather than by repeating the same words over and over. I personally would be a lot more impressed by someone whose spirituality gave her strength, purpose, and inner peace, than I would be by someone who kept trying to tell me what to believe. If she wants to know more, she'll ask you.
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i am a Christian myself. You know yourself that this is our cross to bare. Please do not feel like you have to denounce your feelings publicly in order to "fit in". The rewards you will receive for standing tough on you Faith will be well worth it.
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Realize that people only find God when they are looking for her/him and when they aren't looking the "other person" may have hold of them.
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I would like to say it's nice to have someone writing in spirituality!
Well... I'm mormon and I am always telling people about my religion everytime i get the chance but when someone gets bored with what i'm saying I just let them go and I think that if they're not intrested than they'er not ready to hear what I have to say.
What I have to say to you is that don't try to press your beleifs on other people and even more if they make remarks like that or aren't intrested. I know you may not think that your pressing them with your beleifs but that person may feel like that. Another thing, find new people to tell. they're your friends just let them be that. If they don't share your beleifs just be happy to be their friends. maybe later on in the future you will have the chance to tell her and she will be ready to hear what you have to say.
I sincerely hope I have helped you. I know what it's like to be in your postion. I have been in it MANY times!
let me know how everything turns out with your friend!
sincerely
advice~gurl
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Truth be told, I'm not a big fan of pushing your faith on people. Yet I am in total favour of spreading your morals, maybe instead of quoting the bible (I wish people weren't such jerks about that) just give logical reasons relating to modern society to suport your views. Also, you don't always need to preach, tone it done a little. I still give people little bible lessons but I don't do it all the time. Also, if it keeps up after you tone it down, brag. 'Yeah, at least I have a faith and am not just an immoral moron with no reason for being' or somehting to that extent. Ah, that's one of my better ones. Be proud of your faith without going too far in preaching to others. Share it, don't force it. And if you aren't forcing it, just go back to the witty retort thing.
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Maybe you should put some of your religious preachings aside once and a while and listen to your friends talking about what they did that day or things that are happening around you. It is great that you have strong faith but religion isnt always what people need to hear, sometimes they need support from friends about other things in their lives too. Friends want to talk about lots of things. There is also the possibility that your friend simply isnt interested in hearing about religion from you, to be honest. If she isnt interested in listening about religion then you shouldnt force her to. Its everyones decision what they have to listen to and you should give her the option as well.
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