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writes:There is a friend of mine who is a dedicated Christian. He has been preaching most of the time we meet, but, despite some 'miracles I have seen, I refuse to convert. I would like to tell him to stop the preaching but I am worried it will come out offensive, which is the last thing I want to do! He has bought me a Bible too, which I don't want. How do I turn him down (for both things) politely and should I decline his gift, after all he spent quite a bit on it? Please help.
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reader, Auntie E  +, writes (21 March 2010):
 If anyone is being offensive it is your friend. Return the bible. Why are you even bothering with him? Sounds like a pain to me.
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reader, Miamine +, writes (21 March 2010):
 Sorry spelling mistakes...sigh
I have a catholic friend with me now, and I am an atheist. You need words to tell him in a non offensive way.
"I respect your faith, but I do not share it."
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reader, Miamine +, writes (21 March 2010):
I have a catholic friend me now, and I am an atheist. You need words to tell him in a non offensive way.
"I respect your faith, but I do share it."
Me atheist says give back the bible. My catholic friend says it's too beautiful keep and at least read the psalms.
That's all you need to say, and keep repeating it.
Now is this guy your boyfriend or just a friend. It seems that your confused about that too. Do you think he is interested in you as girlfriend or does he see you as a person who needs a friend in God.
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reader, Miamine +, writes (21 March 2010):
Why have you asked this question again. Wasn't the other answers satisfactory? What is the problem you want us to solve? We gave good answers of all types, if your asking again then there is something more on your mind.
http://www.dearcupid.org/question/okay-so-the-guy-im-seeing-is-a.html
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reader, CaringGuy +, writes (21 March 2010):
Don't think for one minute you can change him. You can't. he wont' change. And since you shouldn't change for him either, I'd suggest that you stop this relationship now. He won't get of your back about it. Neither of you are suited. You both have different beliefs, and both of you are trying to change certain aspects of each other. End it now. Nothing will change, and all you will do is both make each other unhappy.
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