I Hate Word War

@salonga (27775)
Philippines
November 24, 2015 8:23pm CST
I am firm believer in one true God. All creation silently but effectively declares the fact that there is God. My own life is a proof that God does exist. I believe in Jesus, my Lord and my Savior. I am a proud Christian as a matter of fact. As a Christian, I am dutiful to share my faith to anyone who is willing to listen. But to the unwilling, I feel no obligation to insist my faith. I don't exert effort on those who are clearly opposed or disinterested with the gospel. Why? Because, this oftentimes lead to bitter word war or empty debate. I hate word war, in fact I hate war in whatever form. However I am ready to engage in any friendly and respectful debate to defend my faith. Have a nice day everyone!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Nov 15
Religion is one topic i don't delve into . I don't like people insisting their beliefs related to religion . What is important is that we all respect each others beliefs .
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
25 Nov 15
Respect is the key. It is not issue that should lead to quarrel with one another.
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@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
25 Nov 15
Yes, I agree that we should respect each other. I don't like word war as well, I'd just keep quiet if the other person has no interest in the topic at all.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Nov 15
@salonga That is true . So i am wondering why others would engage in word war , which i sometimes see in Bubblews.
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• Abuja, Nigeria
25 Nov 15
You don't have to engage in word war with people over their disbelief in your faith Jesus told his disciples whoever they preach the gospel to and such people didn't accept it they should dust off their sandals from such a person house and take their leave. so that is just all you need to do to avoid word war cause it very hard changing ones belief and trying to convince another person about your faith and whenever you want to engage in a respectful debate about your faith try to make most of your references from the bible for better explanation
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
25 Nov 15
It is a direct instruction from God in Mark 6:11. Indeed when engaging in healthy debate it is always a must to use the Bible alone, we can't just use our own opinion or any other opinion for that matter.
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• Abuja, Nigeria
25 Nov 15
@salonga you are right the bible serve as the guideline to such debate and also with the help of the holy spirit to say the write things
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
25 Nov 15
@deaaborfa yes without the Holy Spirit no one can truly understand the Bible.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
25 Nov 15
I am also a Christian, actually a Catholic and very firm in my faith. I however respect everyone's right to follow their own conscience.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
25 Nov 15
In the end, the truth will be revealed to every one anyway.
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@GreatMartin (23672)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
25 Nov 15
I didn't often listen to what my mother said BUT I did when she said NEVER discuss politics and/or religion--so I'll pass.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
25 Nov 15
I do discuss about politics and religion but I make sure it is a healthy discussion among polite people.
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Nov 15
There is nothing like a good Christian discussion.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
25 Nov 15
A good Christian discussion is very healthy. I enjoy it a lot.
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• India
25 Nov 15
Madam, If the world starts thinking the way you do, we dont need to die to enter heaven. But, some serious problem is happening. ISIS, Al Qaeda, Taliban and several other examples exist in the name of GOD.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
28 Nov 15
@the_thinker @the_thinker thank you for engaging me into a healthy discussion such as this. I love it. With due respect I wish to tell you that I am not confused in my belief. I posses the Holy Spirit of God so I am well guided with how I will interpret His Word. Besides, I don’t go beyond what the Bible says and I don’t believe any other words of men, even if they look like angels if they don’t correspond to the teachings of the Bible. I stand by my belief that faith alone could save. Well, my discussion will be long so I hope you will have patience to read this. And also I think I will have to divide my response to you in accordance to points you have raised because if I am not mistaken, I know there is a limit in the number of words for every post. I hope you will read all of them.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
3 Dec 15
@the_thinker lol, you are seemed overwhelmed. I am always serious when it comes to my belief.
• India
3 Dec 15
@salonga Madam, Oh My GOD! I never thought that just a small statement of mine can create such huge responses from your end. It seems that you are really serious. Well, even I will love to discuss on this but not here else we might go off - topic. I suggest you post a different thread specially on this topic and tag me somewhere. Then we shall connect and reach on a consensus. You too have a nice day. Thumbs up!!! :-D
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
26 Nov 15
I do believe but I don't put a label on my person .. I don't feel the need to defend the most powerful Energy behind all things we see and don't see.. I feel that the desire to defend the ONE is what caused and what is causing disharmony, inequality and disunity amongst humans ---- that lead to wars as we are clearly witnessing ..
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
27 Nov 15
As I always believe, each one is entitled to her own opinion and free to express it whenever he feels the need. I respect your belief in this case.
• Philippines
27 Nov 15
people can always doubt about for as long as they shall live, though right now i feel like having a faith crisis, i do believe there's a god as been taught to me in school. in the end we all end up as dust.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
27 Nov 15
From dust we came, from dust we will return but that is not yet the end there is yet to come and that is the resurrection day which all Christians do await.
@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
25 Nov 15
Me too. I am willing to share my beliefs to those who are asking. If they question my faith, well is not my problem its theirs.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
25 Nov 15
Let God talk to them rather in His own way.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
25 Nov 15
@salonga Correct po!
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@sofssu (23662)
25 Nov 15
The scripture clearly says in 2 Tim 2;23 -26 that we are not to get into foolish arguments .. we need to pray for grace for such people as its the grace of God that brings people to accept the Truth. I am like you too.. I witness to everyone who is willing to listen.. I don't impose my faith on anyone.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
25 Nov 15
Yes sofs, it is very biblical. If we live by the Bible we will not go wrong.
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@sofssu (23662)
25 Nov 15
@salonga Well said my dear, living by the Word is the key to good living.
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@gudheart (12659)
25 Nov 15
I am a strong believer in God and faith. I hate war and look forward to resting in peace one day.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
26 Nov 15
God's eternal peace is what all people should desire and this if freely given by God to those who will believe
@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
25 Nov 15
I also hate arguments as a result of religion. It is not a worth thing at all
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
26 Nov 15
Healthy debate is okay with me but not mere foolish argument.
@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
25 Nov 15
As a believer you can share your beliefs. But any body tries to impose it on others scenes changes to vulgar.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
26 Nov 15
It is useless to insist on someone. I can always share but I don't waste time insisting on someone who has already closed its ear to my words.
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@DeborahDiane (40293)
• Laguna Woods, California
26 Nov 15
I agree with you. I am a Christian, but I believe that some "Christians" try to force their faith on other people ... and that does not seem very Christian to me. I believe in enjoying my faith and letting other people do the same.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
26 Nov 15
It is not good to insist your faith on someone who is not at all willing to listen to you.
@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
25 Nov 15
A war on words usually means people are not open minded. if they are willing to share, and learn, they will become a happier person. There is no need to argue about religion. if there is a need to argue about religion, then we let the deities hold their own argument.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
26 Nov 15
Sharing and learning from each other is very healthy. But it is hard to do it when one is not open-minded. Better just stop and talk to an open minded one.
@moondebi (1199)
• Bangalore, India
25 Nov 15
I, too, am a firm believer of God ( I call Him a supreme power rather), but am not into any kind of belief in any of the religions, as religions try to domesticate Him into narrow walls.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
25 Nov 15
I respect your opinion in this regard.
@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
25 Nov 15
I am also a Christian and like you, I won't impose my faith and feelings onto others who are not open to the discussion.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
26 Nov 15
Yes, it is a biblical principle actually.
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@amnabas (14128)
• Karachi, Pakistan
25 Nov 15
You are peace loving person .Have a nice day.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
25 Nov 15
Thank you. It is God who gave me peace and this peace I want to share with everyone.
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@troyburns (1405)
• New Zealand
25 Nov 15
If all creation declares there is a God, it's only fair to include war in that creation. Sadly,not everyone who believes in one true god or another is as reasonable about their faith as you are.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
26 Nov 15
@troyburns With due respect, I must say that I disagree that war is created by God. War is not a creation of God. It is not a thing like mountains, heavens, earth, oceans, birds, plants , moon, stars, sun humans, animals and the likes. God's creations are all originally good. God did not create evil thing like war. All evil things happen because men have been tainted with sin by their own choice. I am not insisting that you believe what I said here, but I am entitled to speak the truth that I uphold just as you are also entitled to speak your mind as well.
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@Elizaby (6902)
• Pensacola, Florida
25 Nov 15
I first strive to let my life show the nature of Christ and if ask what I believe and I will share how the Word of God living what it says changed me and will stop if there is a resistance for if God is not drawing it will fall on deaf ears.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
25 Nov 15
I agree with you in this sense. It is better to let your light shine so that they may see your good works and glorify God through your life. And why insist on someone who chose not to listen.