Hindu Friend

08-27-2005, 05:08 PM

One of my best friends has decided she is Hindu. I don't know anything about this religion, and I'm pretty sure she doesn't either. We don't have anywhere in our city that teaches about Hinduism, so she's learning everything from the internet. My other Christian friends and I have tried talking to her about it, but she is very defensive and says all Christians are hypocrites. She says that she has tried going to church already. But I believe she went with a closed heart and already decided that she wouldn't let it help her. Any advice on how to handle this??

onfire4christ · 09-03-2005, 04:28 PM

Thats a really difficult situation. ALl I can say is just love her unconditionally, which I am sure you already do. Dont try to convince her or pressure her..but just rewally love her. Maybe when she sees that you guys are Christians and not hypocritical or cruel..her heart may change. I would also really pray for her, God does answer prayer.

PureOxygen · 09-03-2005, 05:32 PM

I have a friend who comes from a Hindu family.
For your friend... did she say WHY she has decided to be Hindu? Try talking to her and just seeing things from her perspective. Try to understand what she's thinking and what led her to this.
She is right about one thing, many who claim to be Christians are hypocritical. Show her different

Spend time reading the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) and let the character of Jesus become your own. God STILL answers prayer, and He'll help ya with this too!!

Keep praisin!!

09-18-2005, 04:31 AM

talk about your experiences with God to make it seem more real to her. Like people in the bible shes most likely to believe u then, PRAY and never cease!

GodDreamer · 09-19-2005, 11:18 AM

Hey hun, the best thing you can do is just live the life...show her that you're not one of those hypocrites...and be willing and open to share your faith with her, but don't shove it down her throat...if she's having a bad day, offer to pray for her, or just let her know that she's in your prayers...and most importantly, don't forget, the word won't return void. both you and your friend are in my prayers. God bless.
love
GodDreamer

HaveFaith2005 · 09-19-2005, 11:46 AM

Try to (still) be friends with her.

libanlion1 · 11-24-2006, 10:41 PM

Set the example. If she knows your a GOOD Christian then she'll think "wow those Christians are some darn good people maybe I should think about becoming one" You be the model of her life, just maybe you'll be the reason for a convert.

angel_bron · 11-26-2006, 11:29 PM

two words-empathy and prayer

billyeah · 12-09-2006, 03:44 PM

Check out www.wayofthemaster.com and learn how to effectively and biblically share your faith.

08-27-2005, 05:08 PM	#1
Unregistered Unregistered Edit Guest	Hindu Friend One of my best friends has decided she is Hindu. I don't know anything about this religion, and I'm pretty sure she doesn't either. We don't have anywhere in our city that teaches about Hinduism, so she's learning everything from the internet. My other Christian friends and I have tried talking to her about it, but she is very defensive and says all Christians are hypocrites. She says that she has tried going to church already. But I believe she went with a closed heart and already decided that she wouldn't let it help her. Any advice on how to handle this??

09-03-2005, 04:28 PM	#2
onfire4christ onfire4christ Edit Prophet/Prophetess	Thats a really difficult situation. ALl I can say is just love her unconditionally, which I am sure you already do. Dont try to convince her or pressure her..but just rewally love her. Maybe when she sees that you guys are Christians and not hypocritical or cruel..her heart may change. I would also really pray for her, God does answer prayer. __________________ Ash-- "I would like you to give a message. Please do your best to tell the world what is happening to us, the children. So that other children don't have to pass through this violence."
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09-03-2005, 05:32 PM	#3
PureOxygen PureOxygen Edit Super Moderator	I have a friend who comes from a Hindu family. For your friend... did she say WHY she has decided to be Hindu? Try talking to her and just seeing things from her perspective. Try to understand what she's thinking and what led her to this. She is right about one thing, many who claim to be Christians are hypocritical. Show her different Spend time reading the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) and let the character of Jesus become your own. God STILL answers prayer, and He'll help ya with this too!! Keep praisin!! __________________ "Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." -1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV)
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09-18-2005, 04:31 AM	#4
G-sus G-sus Edit Guest	Experiences talk about your experiences with God to make it seem more real to her. Like people in the bible shes most likely to believe u then, PRAY and never cease!

09-19-2005, 11:18 AM	#5
GodDreamer GodDreamer Edit Apostle	Hey hun, the best thing you can do is just live the life...show her that you're not one of those hypocrites...and be willing and open to share your faith with her, but don't shove it down her throat...if she's having a bad day, offer to pray for her, or just let her know that she's in your prayers...and most importantly, don't forget, the word won't return void. both you and your friend are in my prayers. God bless. love GodDreamer __________________ True beauty is when one can still smile through all of life's tears. "The bible is alive, it speaks to me" ~Martin Luther "Nobody ever died of laughter." ~Max Beerbohm "If you love somebody, let them go. If they return, they were always yours. If they don't, they never were." "Live as though Christ died yesterday, rose from the grave today, and is coming back tomorrow."
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09-19-2005, 11:46 AM	#6
HaveFaith2005 HaveFaith2005 is in your extened network. Edit Have a great day!	Try to (still) be friends with her. __________________ Have a blesse New Year!
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11-24-2006, 10:41 PM	#7
libanlion1 libanlion1 Edit AY! Newbie	Set the example. If she knows your a GOOD Christian then she'll think "wow those Christians are some darn good people maybe I should think about becoming one" You be the model of her life, just maybe you'll be the reason for a convert.
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11-26-2006, 11:29 PM	#8
angel_bron angel_bron Edit Disciple	two words-empathy and prayer __________________ GLORY GLORY I hear the angels sing
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12-09-2006, 03:44 PM	#9
billyeah billyeah Edit Prophet/Prophetess	Check out www.wayofthemaster.com and learn how to effectively and biblically share your faith.
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