Don't quote the bible to me...

United States
November 9, 2015 5:43pm CST
I wrote an article on a particular subject at another site. One person who always gives me grief decided to tell me how wrong I was and started quoting the bible to me. I told him that was not necessary. I don't force my religion or my faith on anyone and I certainly don't want anyone force feeding theirs on me. As far as he is concerned I won't be responding to him or acknowledging him any longer and it won't break my heart that's for sure. What would you do in a similar situation?
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19 responses
@troyburns (1405)
• New Zealand
10 Nov 15
I don't mind,to be honest. I can usually find a verse or two which supports my own point of view, so believers are welcome to quote away without risk of offending me. It is a tricky one though - religion is very important to many people so in the interests of free speech they should be allowed to express their faith. I just don't like the appalling nonsense which is so often spouted in the Bible's name. (The Starbucks controversy comes immediately to mind.)
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• United States
10 Nov 15
I also have the freedom not to have to deal with it. He does it to others also.
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• Centralia, Missouri
10 Nov 15
you talking about that stupid red cup silliness?
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@troyburns (1405)
• New Zealand
10 Nov 15
@Jessicalynnt - Exactly. Hard to tell whether Pastor Feuerstein actually believes his own nonsense or if he's just being a publicity hog again.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
10 Nov 15
there is a difference between referencing a verse and bashing someone over the head with it. There is also a lot more witness in a loving person's sympathy than someone who feels the need to preach all the time at everyone. I am not overtly religious, and I get tired of getting verses randomly quoted at me, they really don't help me. I am helped a lot more by a hug and an acknowledgement that yes things stink sometimes.
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• United States
10 Nov 15
This guy likes to push my buttons and I usually have a good come back - except in this case..I don't need it.
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• Centralia, Missouri
10 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill I tend to ignore, the whole if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all. lol
@sallypup (61640)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Nov 15
@jessicalynnt Random bible quoting shows ignorance, too. The bible is not a collection of fortune cooky sayings.
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@rebelann (112983)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Nov 15
I've never understood why anyone would bring their religion into a forum like bubs or mylot, this is not the place for that and if it happened to me I'd tell them all about my beliefs and see what they'd do with that.
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@rebelann (112983)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Nov 15
It usually is fun and interesting @AbbyGreenhill I make it a point to avoid all discussions about religion.
• United States
10 Nov 15
Correct, its supposed to be fun and interesting, if it were a christian only site, much different.
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@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
10 Nov 15
I feel the same way. I guess I'd just ignore him because arguing with him would only make it worse.
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• United States
10 Nov 15
I'm done with him so worries there.
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@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
10 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill Quite right. I'm not sure why some people think they're in a position to tell us we're wrong about our own lives. I've just experienced something similar at Reddit, though there was no religion involved with that one.
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• United States
10 Nov 15
@Gina145 This particular person has put me down on many occasions and I 'let it go' - not this time!
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@LadyDuck (472060)
• Switzerland
10 Nov 15
Same as you Abby. Religion is something private and should be kept private. I do not read Bible (or religious) posts and I do not appreciate Bible citations as comments.
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• United States
10 Nov 15
Thanks Anna - I really got upset with him and considering I've known him for so long and he knows my feelings about this.
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• United States
10 Nov 15
@CRanney I believe in God too, but God didn't need to be brought into the discussion in the first place.
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@CRanney (437)
• Wingham, Ontario
10 Nov 15
I would have done the same as you. I really dislike when people come at me with the bible. Although I believe in God I feel its wrong to push that.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
10 Nov 15
I find it a little disconcerting when someone quotes the Bible and says "Lord has done this", "You should believe in the Lord", "You ought to be a follower", "Just ask and Lord will do everything for you" as comments. I don't really mind and try to answer in the most polite honest way possible because I don't want to hurt their faith and sentiments. But at some point, it just gets on my nerves because it looks like forced preaching and that I HAVE to believe in it or I will be going to Hell. At that moment, I stop replying to it and just ignore further notifications. I am not a follower of anything other than my own faith, and I definitely don't see myself forcing others to believe that.
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• United States
10 Nov 15
@ria1606roy and that's no one's business but mine.
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• United States
10 Nov 15
I don't like it like you said it makes you feel like a sinner since you don't think their way.
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• Kolkata, India
10 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill yeah sometimes it does.
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@allknowing (137811)
• India
10 Nov 15
I agree with you.It is not just about religion but even about health issues. There is no harm in talking about what are the benefits of certain approaches but asking me to follow them is not what I quite appreciate.
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• United States
10 Nov 15
Oh, he got into it abut healthy also, in a different post - he's sure all doctors are only out for themselves.
@silvermist (19702)
• India
10 Nov 15
I think you are right.It is better to just ignore him.I also would have done just that.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
12 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill Why have you to leave the site if he forgets his manners?He is the one who needs to go.
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• United States
12 Nov 15
@silvermist One reason is that many have left and it's taking forever to reach payout and the site has a lot of glitches.
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• United States
10 Nov 15
I am also about ready to leave that site if he continues.
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@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
10 Nov 15
I'm like you, I think people should keep their religion to themselves.
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• United States
10 Nov 15
When I want religion I'm a big girl and know where and how to get it!
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@bookbar (1609)
• Sudbury, England
10 Nov 15
As you did, other people's preaching is not for me, bible bashers get short shrift from me ... if it's your faith..Fine, forcing it onto others, is not..
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• United States
10 Nov 15
He can sit and read his bible to his wife or dog or whoever.
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@TheHorse (220274)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Nov 15
Sometimes I'll use the Bible right back at them. If someone starts acting all righteous and telling me I'm going to hell because I don't practice Christianity their way, I'll tell them to go read Matthew 6.
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• United States
11 Nov 15
I rather not fight fire in this instance...I think telling him I've had enough was enough.
• United States
10 Nov 15
I would hide their comments or report them if it is getting aggressive.
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• United States
11 Nov 15
Im pretty sure he's finished with commenting on my stuff.
• San Jose, Costa Rica
10 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill, I usually don't argue when that happens, I used to though. I always think that in the other side of the world, Christianity is not so relevant, just like their beliefs are not majority on this side. A few years ago I became Buddhist, after considering myself atheist for 40 years. One thing I learned from Buddhism is to respect and not take things personal. Everybody is giving their own fights in this life. Helping is better. And sometimes, ignoring is helping ;)
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• United States
10 Nov 15
When he kept at me and kept at me - then the Bible quote - I told him that wasn't necessary and that was the end of it.
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@dorianna (509)
• United States
10 Nov 15
How I respond depends on the circumstances. If I open a discussion, then I can hardly object to an individual expressing their view. However, if a scripture is cited as personal advice/lecture, I let the individual know I'm not interested. My spiritual choices are of my own choosing. If the person is still pushy I will probably also cut them off. I cannot stand those who are so narrow-minded as to think they are the one with the right answers. And I am not interested in religion.
• United States
10 Nov 15
Expressing your own view is one thing but expressing the Bible is quite different. I won't be expressing anything to him every again.
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• United States
10 Nov 15
@dorianna I don't know what his problem is but he is very negative about a lot of things.
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@dorianna (509)
• United States
10 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill Oh, believe me Abby, I detest it as well. But it seems some individuals have no real thoughts of their own and they think that is expressing their own view. Really quite sad.
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@Sharon38 (1912)
• Jamaica
17 Jun 16
May be because I am a Child of God it would not matter to me. But if you feel as if he/she is pushing God on you then you can explain to Him. some of us as Children of God are pushy I know but I believe it is the zeal that we have but as we mature we understand and learn more pleasant ways in which to express Christ without cause hurt. I hope that you do not look on all of us that way and that one day you too will be telling others of your belief. If you are already then am happy but your posting did not give me much
• United States
17 Jun 16
I am not sure what a child of God is and but I do have a few friends who are 'born again' and they are very pushy. I'm perfectly fine with my religion.
@dlr297 (5409)
• United States
14 Nov 15
The Holy Bible holds the answers to anything you could want or need....If you post something or ask something if you do not want honest answers or responses from people why do you even ask. or post. From your comments above it sounds to me all you want is responses from people that think the way you do...God gave us all the right to our own choices and our own beliefs why would you try to take that away from someone.
@dlr297 (5409)
• United States
15 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill My above response says it all the Holy Bible holds the answers to everything, every subject....religion has very little to do with it...It is all about Gods word..God created everything so God is part of every subject that you could write about.. May be you should put in your writings a disclaimer that if you do not agree with me do not reply....And by your answer you do wish to take peoples rights away from them...Especially if it is a site something like this one....People have the right to their own opinions even if you do not agree with it.... We are all wrong sometimes and if we do not listen to all points of views,,,,Even Gods..How would you know the difference... But you also have the right not to answer them if you wish...... If this persons response bothers you so much why even read them.....you also have that choice.... This persons responses might help someone else along the way....Someone else might need to hear what he has to say....
• United States
14 Nov 15
The topic I wrote about did not call for religion to be brought into it. The person who did this has done it before and I've had enough. I don't intend to be preached to by anyone and I mean anyone.
@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
10 Nov 15
What would you do in a similar situation? Doesn't bother me. If someone quotes a book, it's just quoting. If for example someone quoted Mohamed's writing to me I would wonder what they meant. Haven't read anything by that guy so hey, explain what you mean please. Other than that it isn't a huge deal unless... this is the exception. Someone quotes but will not explain what they are implying. It is like THE SINNER HAS MUSHROOM LIPS I'd ask, well do you mean me or are you saying there is something wrong with my lips?
@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
10 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill I do understand if you are personally affected. Some bible quotes are strong and get personal. I don't think it is right to make someone feel bad or feel uncomfortable. Well it isn't just the book is it.
• United States
10 Nov 15
I guess I feel differently
• United States
10 Nov 15
@Bluedoll Thanks, it is over now so I'll not be paying attention to anything he says again.
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• Greece
10 Nov 15
People often give personal opinions or quote something that interests them enough to make a post about it, so I can't see why this person annoyed you. He was not forcing himself on you, you did not need to read any further than the first sentence.
@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
10 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill that was not nice of him at all. It is what turns people off the bible @41CombedaleRoad ?
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• United States
10 Nov 15
I think you miss understood - He commented on my post. He said I should not have an opinion (on what I wrote about) since I had no experience. We went back and forth and finally he quoted the bible telling me I don't know everything.
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
10 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill That sounds absurd! It's on par with saying, just because you wrote a review about a Fridge on amazon that you should have fridge manufacturing experiences!
@sallypup (61640)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Nov 15
I have a cyber friend that so far we are getting along. She also has begun writing snail mail to my Mom. She is a Bible Belter. She knows I am not. So far not too many hints from her. She did start on my Mom, telling my Mom how much of a good influence she was on me. I told her to quit. (In my mind we both influence the other and she is not the saint and me the sinner.)
• United States
10 Nov 15
One thing I have no use for is someone who thinks he's always right and you (me) always wrong and then throws bible quotes at me...wrong...If I go to hell it's on me none of his business right. You and your mom probably have a nice strong relationship so ignore that woman.
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@sallypup (61640)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill I'm one of those who wonder what hell is? Could be right here for all I know. Thanks for your affirming answer. Living with my Mom is testing our relationship.
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