How do you confront people who are purposely making false statements about your beliefs (religion)?
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you could try asking them y they r doing wat they are doing, its probally they don't believe in ur religion or have been raised differently. heres another option, if talking to them doesnt work, try going to the princibel because like in my skool that is not allowed and they can get in some trouble for it.
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I think approaching them calmly with evidence of their error would probably work the best. Try not to be confrontational.
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I tell them that they're kinda, maybe, sorta.....full of shit.
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Ignore people who are *purposely* trying to irk you. Anything you say or do will just add fuel to the flames.
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How do you know they are false statements?
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I married into a mormon family and I was raised catholic. i constantly am hearing cracks about the practice of polygamy. even though its not my religon..I feel defensive for my family. Polygamy has not been practiced by most memebers of the mormon church for over a hundred years..yes, there are fundamentalist mormons who do..and might I add many, many other cultures that practice it in this very day! So, the last time someone made a crack about it..and it was here on this website..I corrected them politely. Sadly, they were not so polite back to me...
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I don't know because it is YOUR beliefs and religion! Noth theirs! So of course they probably don't agree with it!
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How do you know that the false statements are made "purposely?" Perhaps these people actually misunderstand your beliefs. Calmly try to explain your actual position. It occurs to me to ask why you care what they say. Your beliefs don't change--you are still you. Why do you care what they say or think? Don't make other people thoughts about you so important. Be yourself.
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What's the point in confronting them when you can let your lifestyle speak for itself?
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I don't, because usually they are just looking for a confrontation to begin with. People can say whatever they like about my beliefs, it's not like they are going to change my mind. I am open to discussion and I don't mind discussing conflicting beliefs, but I will not argue for my beliefs nor against anyone else's. More times than not, if someone is making false statements on purpose, they are trying to engage you in an arguement.
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You don't. Depending on how you respond, you'll probably prove them correct.
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I believe what I believe no matter what anyone else says, therefore, it doesnt bother me so I dont say anything.
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