Comments on: Is God Trying To Tell Me Something? http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:24:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Ricardo http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6223 Ricardo Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:52:13 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6223 Yes I think it's obnoxious to push your religion on someone else. In fact I am always hesitant to write about my Judaism on my blog because I don't want it to be interpreted as me trying to proselytise or something. I just wish to share my experience but in no way want people to think that I am claiming my religion is superior to theirs or something like that. Not the case at all. So I try to go the entertaining/slightly educational route. Yes I think it’s obnoxious to push your religion on someone else. In fact I am always hesitant to write about my Judaism on my blog because I don’t want it to be interpreted as me trying to proselytise or something. I just wish to share my experience but in no way want people to think that I am claiming my religion is superior to theirs or something like that. Not the case at all. So I try to go the entertaining/slightly educational route.

]]> By: Lisa C http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6184 Lisa C Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:56:07 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6184 Unfortunately, this is one of the reasons we do not attend church anymore. My view is that people are more likely to follow and trust you if you don't enforce your views upon them. Great post. I am feeling you~ Unfortunately, this is one of the reasons we do not attend church anymore. My view is that people are more likely to follow and trust you if you don’t enforce your views upon them. Great post. I am feeling you~

]]> By: MrsGrapevine http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6181 MrsGrapevine Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:01:11 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6181 If you're interested in Christianity, maybe you should go to a bible based church that does less preaching and more teaching of the actual words of the bible. Church is what you make it and not what the people are doing or saying. As long as you can develop your spiritual journey, you shouldn't worry too much about others. There are haters every where including church. If you’re interested in Christianity, maybe you should go to a bible based church that does less preaching and more teaching of the actual words of the bible. Church is what you make it and not what the people are doing or saying. As long as you can develop your spiritual journey, you shouldn’t worry too much about others. There are haters every where including church.

]]> By: Jen http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6154 Jen Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:53:46 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6154 I have to honestly say that this experience would really annoy me. And let's be honest here - why did she choose the "hippie" to say "bless you" to? Because she thought he was a big fat sinner of course. Talk about judging a book by it's cover. I'm sure she meant well but I'm sick to death of people trying to "save" me. I believe in God but most of the time, religious people scare me. ps. Love your site! I have to honestly say that this experience would really annoy me. And let’s be honest here - why did she choose the “hippie” to say “bless you” to? Because she thought he was a big fat sinner of course. Talk about judging a book by it’s cover. I’m sure she meant well but I’m sick to death of people trying to “save” me. I believe in God but most of the time, religious people scare me.

ps. Love your site!

]]> By: Marsha (at JustMe1947) http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6150 Marsha (at JustMe1947) Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:49:30 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6150 Speaking from my own perspective as a Christian, I think we would do better to set the example than to try to preach people into heaven. Too many well-intentioned Christians want or need validation that they've influenced someone else's salvation. I say offer by your example and allow others to choose. I believe there is only one God and that He can speak to people in many ways, not just in the way that He calls to me. Speaking from my own perspective as a Christian, I think we would do better to set the example than to try to preach people into heaven. Too many well-intentioned Christians want or need validation that they’ve influenced someone else’s salvation. I say offer by your example and allow others to choose. I believe there is only one God and that He can speak to people in many ways, not just in the way that He calls to me.

]]> By: Ms. Q http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6135 Ms. Q Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:29:03 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6135 "Who sneezed?" funneee! I consider myself spiritual or at least moving towards being more spiritual but I haven't quite gotten over the heebie jeebies when I encounter what I think of as religious fervor. I don't mind the quiet "If you ask, I'll tell you." hanging back like I see the Babes of Watchtower (I have a post about them brewing) who wait at the train station holding their religious newsletters ("The Watchtower"). I don't like it when they come at me in packs. Ok, so when identically dressed and pressed young men approach me asking if I'm familiar with The Book of Mormon. Eeeek! I have been known to cross to the other side of the street. Which I don't even do when I see um, baggy-panted yutes shlumping their way down the street with a bit of an attitude. The thing is, the 2-pack will approach but the yute won't...hence the crossing. Regarding the blessing woman - I dunno. She sounded harmless. I guess I'd go more by her "vibe" - some people are blessing and Spreading the Word and they seem sincere and that's good. If they seem to be judging and angry - not good. That's what seems to come across -this anger and judgment. I believe one of your favorite quotes is "Be the change you wish to see in the world." Well...live what you believe and if you believe in God and being kind to your neighbor and charity...well, you will change the world. “Who sneezed?” funneee! I consider myself spiritual or at least moving towards being more spiritual but I haven’t quite gotten over the heebie jeebies when I encounter what I think of as religious fervor. I don’t mind the quiet “If you ask, I’ll tell you.” hanging back like I see the Babes of Watchtower (I have a post about them brewing) who wait at the train station holding their religious newsletters (”The Watchtower”). I don’t like it when they come at me in packs. Ok, so when identically dressed and pressed young men approach me asking if I’m familiar with The Book of Mormon. Eeeek! I have been known to cross to the other side of the street. Which I don’t even do when I see um, baggy-panted yutes shlumping their way down the street with a bit of an attitude.

The thing is, the 2-pack will approach but the yute won’t…hence the crossing.

Regarding the blessing woman - I dunno. She sounded harmless. I guess I’d go more by her “vibe” - some people are blessing and Spreading the Word and they seem sincere and that’s good. If they seem to be judging and angry - not good. That’s what seems to come across -this anger and judgment.

I believe one of your favorite quotes is “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Well…live what you believe and if you believe in God and being kind to your neighbor and charity…well, you will change the world.

]]> By: dejanae411 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6123 dejanae411 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:16:16 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6123 The only bad part about sitting in this seat is that you get those people who aren’t aware of their size. They see a space and think they can fit in it and instead they end up sitting in the space and on your hip with not so much as an excuse me or apology. lmaooo i so understand this anyway in response to the question u posed: Since you used the word push, then i'd have to say it is wrong There are religions that encourage proselytizing doesnt necessarily have to be an intrusive thing could be as simple as inviting a friend to service The only bad part about sitting in this seat is that you get those people who aren’t aware of their size. They see a space and think they can fit in it and instead they end up sitting in the space and on your hip with not so much as an excuse me or apology.

lmaooo
i so understand this

anyway
in response to the question u posed:
Since you used the word push, then i’d have to say it is wrong

There are religions that encourage proselytizing
doesnt necessarily have to be an intrusive thing

could be as simple as inviting a friend to service

]]> By: meleah rebeccah http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6121 meleah rebeccah Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:45:39 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6121 I believe in GOD, (and that everything happens for a reason) but I do NOT believe in ANY religion. I believe in GOD, (and that everything happens for a reason) but I do NOT believe in ANY religion.

]]> By: Urban Thought http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6120 Urban Thought Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:27:53 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6120 <strong>Kevin:</strong> I hear you. It can become much at times. <strong>TOP:</strong> True. But if you would have seen the guy's face as she was saying it to him. Honestly, you don't know who you are talking to. What may seem innocent to some can be something offensive to others. Maybe he didn't believe in God. <strong>Jude:</strong> Reading your comment makes me think of those whom preach helping others but turn their nose up when someone on the street is begging for money. They end up turning their face up. I've seen it happen before. <strong>Skee:</strong> As they say, "Don't Block the Blessings." I take the blessings as they come. I'm not going to knock them down if someone is saying it to me. But I'm not everyone and everyone doesn't think like me. My concerns are with those whom preach at you and blast you for being human. I see that all too much on the train. They often disturb the silence you're appreciating while they obnoxiously run off at the mouth. I feel you though. I don't identify with religion but I appreciate spirituality. Kevin: I hear you. It can become much at times.

TOP: True. But if you would have seen the guy’s face as she was saying it to him. Honestly, you don’t know who you are talking to. What may seem innocent to some can be something offensive to others. Maybe he didn’t believe in God.

Jude: Reading your comment makes me think of those whom preach helping others but turn their nose up when someone on the street is begging for money. They end up turning their face up. I’ve seen it happen before.

Skee: As they say, “Don’t Block the Blessings.” I take the blessings as they come. I’m not going to knock them down if someone is saying it to me. But I’m not everyone and everyone doesn’t think like me.

My concerns are with those whom preach at you and blast you for being human. I see that all too much on the train. They often disturb the silence you’re appreciating while they obnoxiously run off at the mouth.

I feel you though. I don’t identify with religion but I appreciate spirituality.

]]> By: Skee Stylus http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6119 Skee Stylus Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:51:49 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6119 Well my take would be I can use all the blessings I can get. If buddah, Allah and Jesus all want to bestow blessings I'ma take them. Like you said who sneezed. If you had in fact sneezed and she responded with the same statement, it probably wouldn't be an issue. As a devout Christian, I'm of the school of thought to save myself. If no one else wants to go to paradise with me...that's on them. Its one thing to fellowship its another thing to be a street evangelist...I think in that instance people are missing the point. Well my take would be I can use all the blessings I can get. If buddah, Allah and Jesus all want to bestow blessings I’ma take them.

Like you said who sneezed. If you had in fact sneezed and she responded with the same statement, it probably wouldn’t be an issue.

As a devout Christian, I’m of the school of thought to save myself. If no one else wants to go to paradise with me…that’s on them. Its one thing to fellowship its another thing to be a street evangelist…I think in that instance people are missing the point.

]]> By: Jude http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6110 Jude Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:48:12 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6110 I feel that everyone has the right to say and believe whatever they please so long as they don't intrude on someone elses beliefs and space. No one after all has all the right answers for everyone else and everyone needs to find their own truths. As far as I'm concerned actions speak louder than words anyone can open their mouth and say what they please. I will listen much closer to things I see with my eyes and heart than what I hear with my ears. So for me my answer would have to be keep the words to yourself unless I ask, but you may preach to me with your good deeds all you want and I may just take it upon myself to seek the answers to why your so kind. I feel that everyone has the right to say and believe whatever they please so long as they don’t intrude on someone elses beliefs and space. No one after all has all the right answers for everyone else and everyone needs to find their own truths.

As far as I’m concerned actions speak louder than words anyone can open their mouth and say what they please. I will listen much closer to things I see with my eyes and heart than what I hear with my ears.

So for me my answer would have to be keep the words to yourself unless I ask, but you may preach to me with your good deeds all you want and I may just take it upon myself to seek the answers to why your so kind.

]]> By: The Orange Phoenix http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6108 The Orange Phoenix Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:47:10 +0000 http://blog.urbanobservation.com/2008/03/24/is-god-trying-to-tell-me-something/#comment-6108 It's a little nerve-wracking, but I don't think she meant any harm. Smile, say thank you and call it a day. There are worse thing to say to somebody. . . It’s a little nerve-wracking, but I don’t think she meant any harm. Smile, say thank you and call it a day. There are worse thing to say to somebody. . .

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