How would a christian feel?

[nebula]

I was just wondering how would a christian feel if one of their close friends or family members became a muslim if they were previously christians? how would you react? would you be supportive or utterly disapointed?

 

[Güven]

I think They would feel the same when one of your family member or friend(muslim) becomes Christian , no ?

 

[glo]

O dear, that's a tough question!
It has never happened to me, so I can only tell you how I think I would feel.

It would almost certainly affect me considerably.
Mostly because I believe the relationship with Jesus to be the only true path to God and because this relationship gives me great joy, comfort and guidance.
Therefore I would assume that my loved one has either given up this relationship with Christ for something else, or never had it in the first place.
I don't think I would so much be disappointed as saddened by their decision and concerned for their well-being (in this life and in the next).

However, I would not turn my back on them.
Hard as it may be, I would have to remind myself that we have been given free will to make our own choices, and that following a faith/religion just 'because one is expected to' is really meaningless.

I would remind myself that God continues to walk with us - no matter where we are in life; and that loving my neighbour is still one of the greatest commandments Jesus gave us.

Above all I would continue to pray.

I hope this answers your question. Why did you ask?

Peace

 

[nebula]

Thanks for answering glo, the reason i asked that question was because i just wanted to know how some people would react because i was watching some videos of muslims becoming christians and christians becoming muslims, the people share their stories and say how their familes reacted, some of them said that their familys abondend them etc, stopped contacting them, some of them said their familys were supportive etc.

 

[Follower]

Very sad! My cousin became a sufi and we are all very sad about the whole thing.

We never talk religion, but why would you turn away from them?!

Now is when they need the support of their family even more.

 

[aadil77]

I think They would feel the same when one of your family member or friend(muslim) becomes Christian , no ?

I don't think so, because some familys are happy that certain people can and will have to give up bad habits which are forbidden in islam. Also the emphasis on respect and manners in islam is also another positive thing familys can look forward to

Whereas a muslim family will know that becoming a christian will give that family member more freedom to do things that islamically are major sins

 

[Yanal]

Umm if I was a Christian and one if my relatives became a muslim I would research him and interview him/her why? Then perhaps become one muslim I would ask why? After that I would become a muslim probably.

 

[aadil77]

O dear, that's a tough question!
It has never happened to me, so I can only tell you how I think I would feel.

It would almost certainly affect me considerably.
Mostly because I believe the relationship with Jesus to be the only true path to God and because this relationship gives me great joy, comfort and guidance.

Glo, if you had a choice over their faith and you had to pick a religion other than christianity what would you choose?

I would have thought that by Islam recognising Jesus (Isa a.h) as one of the greatest prophets the effect of the desicion may not be as significant?

 

[Keltoi]

I'm not sure how I would react. Obviously I would think it was the wrong decision. I suppose the best option would be to treat them the same and hope they return to Christ one day. That is really all one can do.

 

[aadil77]

Very sad! My cousin became a sufi and we are all very sad about the whole thing.

We never talk religion, but why would you turn away from them?!

Now is when they need the support of their family even more.

yh quite sad, but better than nothing, eh? What would you rather he be, seeing as your faith is undisclosed

 

[GreyKode]

Follower is a christian, that's why he feels that way.

 

[Yanal]

Well they should show that person some respect,he's not going to ignore you now just because you're a different religion,do you ignore your friends who are different religions?

 

[ATHEISTofPEACE]

I am not a christian but, I find myself more accepting of people who have converted to a new religion latter in their life. Glad that they have at least thought about it, studied it, and made an informed decision. I may not agree with the results but I am quite glad with the method they used to get there.

I guess something to consider would be how does the change affect them, how does the change affect me, how does the change affect us, etc.

On the whole I think you get what I mean right?

 

[Dawud_uk]

I am not a christian but, I find myself more accepting of people who have converted to a new religion latter in their life. Glad that they have at least thought about it, studied it, and made an informed decision. I may not agree with the results but I am quite glad with the method they used to get there.

I guess something to consider would be how does the change affect them, how does the change affect me, how does the change affect us, etc.

On the whole I think you get what I mean right?

no offense atheist but you guys are 2nd worse out of the whole bunch for bad reactions to people reverting.

i used to help out with new muslims a lot and the biggest problems come from atheist parents and family rather than christians.

(for those interested 1st for bad reactions are sikhs, quite ironic as they dont think it actually matters what religion you follow)

 

[greenshirt]

well im a revert to islam(alhumdullillah) and i can tell you how my family/friends did/would react.

not a single friend of mine has been upset that i have reverted to islam. even my christian friends. however, most of my friends are very liberal people. thats just the kind of people i hang out with, so they generally dont care as long as im happy and at peace.

my family on the other hand. very religious eastern orthodox christians. very stuck in traditions. they grew up with certain practices and they expect me to follow these too. they take pride in their faith.

and to be honest, i havent told them! im afraid that they would go ballistic, maybe throw a bible at me, and have the priest called in to speak with me.

the priest would probably tell them to calm down and to just let it be, because eastern orthodox christianity is a fairly tolerant denomination/belief. but my parents probably wouldnt listen. they would just be heartbroken that i have decided not to follow the path of my family for generations. tey might disown, though i dont know if they would go that far.

so thats how some christians might be. :-(

 

[أبو سليمان عمر]

^^^ Alhumdulillah great to hear brother may Allah increase our eman and make our hearts firm in islam Ameen

 

[glo]

Glo, if you had a choice over their faith and you had to pick a religion other than christianity what would you choose?

I would have thought that by Islam recognising Jesus (Isa a.h) as one of the greatest prophets the effect of the desicion may not be as significant?

That's a tricky question, aadil.

Central to the Christian faith is the belief that Jesus is God and that we are saved through him.
Therefore - according to the Christian faith - all other religions/worldviews who either not recognise Jesus as God or who actively deny him as God are untrue - no matter how noble and positive other aspects of those religions/worldviews may be ...

Of course it is heartening for Christians to know that Muslims respect Isa so highly - but then many other religions and even non-religious people respect the man Jesus and see benefits in his teachings. That's great - but still a long way away from Christianity!

I expect I would be happier for a loved one to become a monotheist than a follower of different religion or an atheist.

If I am really honest I would probably be more comfortable with my loved one to follow Judaism rather than Islam.
The reason being that it doesn't seem a big step from Judaism to Christianity - all it takes is to recognise that Jesus really was prophecied in the Old Testament and that Jesus' life and teaching builds on the OT. In fact, Jesus first followers all were Jews, and they took that step of conversion.
Islam on the other hand very actively denies Jesus divinity, which - in my mind - creates a great rift between the two faiths.

This is my honest opinion. I hope it doesn't cause offence.

Peace

 

[Dawud_uk]

peace glo,

but what about someone who felt they had been saved by jesus as their personal saviour but then turned away from it later?

do you not see that as possible? i am good friends with just such a brother who helps us on the dawah stall in leicester. he was born again, but turned away from it all and embraced islam.

 

[convert]

well im a revert to islam(alhumdullillah) and i can tell you how my family/friends did/would react.

not a single friend of mine has been upset that i have reverted to islam. even my christian friends. however, most of my friends are very liberal people. thats just the kind of people i hang out with, so they generally dont care as long as im happy and at peace.

my family on the other hand. very religious eastern orthodox christians. very stuck in traditions. they grew up with certain practices and they expect me to follow these too. they take pride in their faith.

and to be honest, i havent told them! im afraid that they would go ballistic, maybe throw a bible at me, and have the priest called in to speak with me.

the priest would probably tell them to calm down and to just let it be, because eastern orthodox christianity is a fairly tolerant denomination/belief. but my parents probably wouldnt listen. they would just be heartbroken that i have decided not to follow the path of my family for generations. tey might disown, though i dont know if they would go that far.

so thats how some christians might be. :-(

I probably know you, I live in MD. PM me your name.

My mom took it well, she agrees with mostly everything but says she doesn't think she can change.

Lost a bunch of friends. Of the friends that were accepting, the relationship has become somewhat strained as I don't do any of my old vices and they can't quite get it I guess.

 

[glo]

peace glo,

but what about someone who felt they had been saved by jesus as their personal saviour but then turned away from it later?

do you not see that as possible? i am good friends with just such a brother who helps us on the dawah stall in leicester. he was born again, but turned away from it all and embraced islam.

My thoughts are that once you really and truly have a relationship with God through Jesus Christ you cannot turn away from him - or you would have to be utterly deceived, hurt by other Christians or simply mad to do so.

It would be best to ask your friend. Perhaps you have done so already ...
What does he tell you?

My best regards to Daffodil and the children
How are you all doing?

Salaam