do you care what other people think?

How can you prove he doesn't exist? But mostly I just tell them "you have your beliefs and I have mine. I chose to believe in God, you chose to not believe in God."

Let me cross question you. Whom do you want to please? God or people? Your answer will answer your question. I was in the same dilemma, until my younger sister asked me this. I am a Christian too and I strongly believe in following the Holy Bible and not what people have come up with. Praise the Lord.

well i am face with people who will judge my faith in Jesus because i dont atten church. my thing is i really dont care what anyone think about my faith because it say thy shall not judge. i am who i am and what i belive. i look at it as, if i go out and live my life to the fullest and how Jesuss and God wants me to live my life that is what matter, i dont never judge anyone for what or who they are. only how the act. i treat and respect everyone no matter what. my thing is as long as you dont try to push off on me what you belive we're good, we can talk about what's differnt in what we belive. but i do speak my mind, i know a few people who clamins they are reborn or saved and treat others so bad, but then they will tell me i shouldnt never dear speak of the bible or of God. i ask them do your bible you read and the God you worship speaks on how you treat others wrong ? they often get really upset with me. we call them design christians its design to work for them when they want it to, and dont when they dont want it too. but they use bible and God for the wrongs things they do to others. so my thing is no i could careless what you or anyone esle think. to me we all are God's children and he loves all of us the same

See.. all these are as per our beleif. If you have faith on your god , why are you bothering about others. Even i faced this type of situation when i was in hostel. But I strogly beleive, all gods are same. We are making them seperate. Now onwards, If some body disturbing you like this, You can answer them directly, This is your wish. And that is their wish. They Should not pour or pamper their openion on some one else like you..It will disappoint you.. Dont bother or think about that Cheers BHA

hi,this is a problem for us ,everyone has its own value ,idea,different way of life ,even some have different belifes,for me ,at first ,you should learn to hide you,make a little comments in public,when you kmow much about your classmates,try to make friends with them who you think they are fit for you,and also void some senditive or aggresive thing to your classmates ,try to say something that everyone has the same interest,maybe someone will mistake you,you donot show the frustration,or unupset,you can let other people accpet you by your behavior ,quality.donot take care of wtat other people think, judt do as you want

Yes, it is difficult as more often I too come across such remarks like this. I too am a Christian and I firmly believe in God and I regret to inform you that there is nothing you can do to change things from the way they are. This is a free world we live in and any and everyone is free to choose who or what they wish to worship etc. We have to learn to be more Christ-like in that we allow individuals to be themselves but carry on following the faith we desire to. I would like to share a personal experience of mine. I am married to a non-christian who though allows me to go to Church and attend Sunday service never fails to speak hurtfully everytime he gets the chance to. He will criticise every instance he gets of how I do this and how I do that - almost like "finger-pointing". I cried a lot in my early days of marriage but somehow, somewhere I got the strength to stand up for what I believe in - My God and what He stands for - PEACE...now I feel sorry for the guy, 'cause he does not have the peace in his soul that I have and can acquire everytime I pray - so I pray double - for him - so that his soul may one day be restored and he may live his last days happier.

Your flatmates clearly doesn't know anything about God. You really don't have to say anything to them or force the issue.We still respect people who have different beliefs than us. I usually try to avoid talking about religion because it's a very delicate issue.Even though a lot of us have different beliefs, what's important is our relationship with God..

Yeah, I had the same situation, when I choose something and decide to do it, my friends don't understand why I want that, and nobody support, that feeling is really bad, and I begin to doubt myself if I did the right choice, if I still want to do this, and the answer is sure, you can just make your choice, and do the things you like, maybe others don't understand, but it sill doesn't matter, because you know exactly what you like. Just do it!

wise men say, do not you see people but listen to what he was saying, your religion just for you, my religion for me ... so don't be a matter of what they say. Keep Run your beliefs as usually and if you want to increase confidence find out the right way according to your own beliefs

sure there is big differencecarring about other people,for their well being etc.on the other hand and being overly concerned with what other people think about us.trying to make a good impression etc..isnt it like being in self imposed prison?personally,i think i am way too concerned with trying to make good imapresions or have people see me in the way i want them to.its a lot of work .i want to be free...

I had exactly the same experience when I went to university. I was pretty clear about my beliefs from the beginning, and there were certain friends who didn't like it - there is one girl who I am still friends with now, but she is still hostile! On the other hand, there are two close friends who have become Christians since I knew them. One of them would not even set foot in a church when I first met her. I prayed for her for about 7 or 8 years and finally she came to a Christian event with me (Spring Harvest) and that week she became a Christian and is still growing and going strong 7 years later. So don't be discouraged - you never know what God is doing! If you are upfront about it you will probably also find, as I did, that although some people think you are mad, there will be others who respect you for standing up for what you believe.

be yourself.in the college ,you have to learn to think independently,so you dont need to care about what other people think,someone is kind to you,you should accept their idea and suggestion,but there always be someone who is bad to you.so that's why you need to have your own judgement.Normally,be a kindhearted man, repay in kind to those who harm you

In past I cared more what other people think than I am caring now. To be honest I care nothing at all now. I've let my life being driven by their opinions, some people were abusive too, I think as they feel you might be a good victim, abusers come closer, anyways, that's not your situation really. What's the problem with you practicing your own religion? Do you make noise/take space/disturb them in any way? If you do, then I 'might' understand, but that doesn't seem to be the problem. The problem seems more like them being unable to accept you might be slightly 'different' from them. I think they have a problem, and it's called boredom! They seriously need something to do other than wasting your time harassing you. I definitely back you up, take them as a 'challenge' to your faith, be stronger!

yes i do, what about you??

When we are walking on gods path, some thorns and stones will hurt us on the way, it is common, just ignore and walk staright,it will take you to the ultimate life, when god is for us, why bother of others???

No not really. People should like you for who you are, and if they do not then they are not the people you should be hanging out with. Be yourself do not try and be something your not.

I have found the best thing to do is just smile and say it makes me happy, then leave it alone, you may be surprised at who comes back later and asks you thoughtful questions and may even allow you to help them. Blessings

The reason your friend said that is because the existence of Jesus is not proved. I saw that on a television series on Christianity. Also there are doubts on who wrote the Bible and the credentials and existence of the people who wrote it. Also the stories are confusing to many. There were many other things in that series. I do not remember other things which put doubt on the religion.

Hi GemmaR. Good day to you. With reference to your question, its almost a similar situation happened to me before wherein I have joined a Christian Group in our place. During those times, I was being asked by so many people. They throw different questions to me why I decided to join in that Christian Group. Days have passed by, I just raised everything in prayer. I ask God to help me to face the challenge. I have thought that situation is a challenge for me. Then, as the days goes by, I just notice that the people who always throw questions on me suddenly stopped asking. And thinking, maybe God already move into the situation. Perhaps a good weapon or strategy is to ask God for help and pray a lot because as you go up in the ladder of christianity, there will be a lot of people who will try to hinder and pull you down. Have a nice day and happy mylotting.