I need help defending

ok...so I use this one chat room site and I am a christian. ok so a few days in someone called God a bas****. I told him to shut it(yes I know that wasnt christian like)and he started to cuss me out. im 13 and started preaching to them. I answered all there retorts they dont like me much. the next day we were talkin and some one said"jesus christ........." and I told him to say somthing else and that jesus had nothing to do with this. he said"that f****** b****** nazerine has everything to do with it. he ruined my f****** life." neesless to say I got pretty pissed. so we went over it again and I stumped him and everyone joined him. I need some tips on how to defend my faith. I dont want them in hell. I care for them so much. help please. also they dont like a 13yo tellin them theyr rong. I have the nickmame preacher boy.help for"the kingdom of God is at hand" "it will come like a thief in the night" o and I wont giv up. so dont tell me to.
bobb1358
Asked Nov 20, 2011
I try to make it a rule never to discuss religion, politics, fat, money, sex or my hair with anyone except a handful of people, but...

This is not a "winnable" situation for you. They don't want to hear your message, no matter how good you may feel your intentions are. You could type until you're blue in the face... and at that point you've passed conversation and journeyed into harassment. If they're calling you "preacher boy" then you no longer have any credibility with them, and without credibility, you have no voice.

You do have the right to your religion/beliefs and speech... but so do they. They also have the right not to listen to you and make their own choices. If you want to lead people to what you follow, the best way to do it is through being an excellent example of the teachings you hold dear. Hardly anyone ever responds favorably to what you described here. Nothing closes ears and hearts faster than words/phrases like "hell," "eternal damnation" and the like. Be aware that your actions are probably having the opposite effect of what you want.
skyDancer
Answered Nov 20, 2011
yes thank u skydancer!i see wat ur saying. I havent said hell yet and I wont. I dont tak about it unless they bring it up. thnxs again:)
You want your friends to respect God. It angered you that they used his name in vain, blasphemy, etc., right? Before you can save these friends from hell or defend your faith, you must be able to discuss God freely without anger and gain their respect. To gain respect, you need to give it, display it and earn it. It is commendable that you have a vast knowledge and can support your beliefs. The goal you have however, isn't to win the conversation, stump them or have the right answer. You want their respect. Not a wall to protect themselves from you. Christians can say shut it and not go to hell, (Elisha called bears to attack boys teasing him). Don't kick yourself on that one, or do it really quick and walk on before you get lame. Don't assume the men above hate God or will go to hell for their blasphemy, either. It doesn't make it ok, and it doesn't make it something you have to hear. Responding in anger and preaching won't gain the respect you need. Take what they know of you and put yourself on the other side. Look at the interaction from their point of view. You are 13, they are 20, 30, 50? Lets say a four year old interupted the chat and started preaching to you about God and life. Ripped you apart for telling this man to shut it. You have experiences a four year old can't imagine, let alone comprehend. You know that no matter how hard you try, you will make mistakes. Sometimes they turn out good, Thank God! A four year can't relate to your mistake and remorse. These men can. Respect that they have lived longer, have experiences you don't know or understand, and feel anger. (not much different then yours) They know that no matter how hard they try, life isn't fair. Sometimes the best reprimand is not giving one. They won't go to hell for calling God a bad name. (Who did that to Jesus on the day of his cruxification?.) Respecting them shows you have the ability to respect God. If they are using this to gain your attention and get you mad the best thing to do is not give them any for it and definitely don't get mad. If this doesn't work or this situation escalates, you may need to remove yourself from it for awhile. Return when you are ready. Relax, pray for them, you and the situation. Giv up? hell no! switch tactics and let God win the battle. The Devil wants you to think these guys are going to hell for swearing. He feeds on that fear/anger and it helps him keep them from God and you. (the wall they're building in defense)
LK
Answered Nov 20, 2011
ok I see wat ur saying. the only thing a disagree with is that u said u cant go to hell for cussing god. one of the ten commandments is do not use the lords name in vain. the reason he didnt go to hell was cuz he asked for for givness. thnx again:)
No matter what belief you subscribe to, you're only responsible for what YOU say and do; not for anybody else. You can't protect other people from themselves. The best you can do is set an example that they might want to follow.



Rob
Answered Nov 21, 2011
thnx rob. I will

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