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DarkLight
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Normally I’m up for a discussion, but not at work. But I get customers who will ask me things like “are you saved” or whatnot while I’m behind the counter. And I’m never really sure how to respond.
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Sarcelle
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Say yes.
If asked further, say Jesus and His sacrifice on the cross has saved you.
Still consistent with Catholic doctrine.
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Hatikvah
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It implies sola fide and eternal security. Refute one in a short answer; Catholics cannot hold to these doctrines or it is heresy and could lead to personal schism.
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DarkLight
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The main thing is I don’t want to do anything that draws them into or invites further discussion.
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Hatikvah
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Well, if you are not in a state of mortal sin and you do have true faith in Jesus Christ, you can say “yes,” and probably not be in conflict… but the issue is that if you are in a state of mortal sin and need to go to confession, then that might be a lie if you know (even though it’s a venial sin, use your free will to the best of your ability!)
Try to listen to what the others say, of course. I’m just trying to provide perspective.
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RPRPsych
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We don’t get asked that question much, except for a few enthusiastic Protestants (the Hindu concept of “salvation” being quite different, and including cycles of reincarnation until a final liberation occurs.
)But when we do, I generally start talking about Church history and EENS. That scares most enquirers (who are generally trying to proselytize) away.
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DarkLight
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The thing is I can’t really go into that sort of thing while on the clock. If I was on my own time, sure, but I can’t be arguing with customers at work.We don’t get asked that question much, except for a few enthusiastic Protestants (the Hindu concept of “salvation” being quite different, and including cycles of reincarnation until a final liberation occurs.
But when we do, I generally start talking about Church history and EENS. That scares most enquirers (who are generally trying to proselytize) away.
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Fauken
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The best response I’ve heard is: “I have been saved, am being saved, and hope to be saved.” This explains it better than I can:
catholic.com/blog/jimmy-akin/“have-you-been-saved”
catholic.com/blog/jimmy-akin/“have-you-been-saved”
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Entwhistler
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If I were ever asked if I’ve accepted Jesus Christ as my person Lord and Savior, there are two possible answers I would give. First, “Yes, and have you accepted Mary as your personal mother?” Second, “Yes, do you want to hear about it?”
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pensmama87
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Yes, I like this answer. Only need to add, “And you have a blessed day!” with a smile. Conversation over.
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Fauken
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Yes, I like this answer. Only need to add, “And you have a blessed day!” with a smile. Conversation over.
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DarkLight
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The problem again is that I can’t say things like that at work. What I need to do in this circumstance is get out of the conversation as quickly and gracefully as I can. Arguing with or trying to convert the customer is off the table.
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johnnyc176
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I say… oh yes…I am in the Church that Jesus founded and I partake of the Sacraments, which are a means to Grace that Jesus instituted for us. I try and respond to that Grace as best I can by following His commandments, doing good works and evangelizing by spreading His Gospel. Would you like to know more about Jesus Christ and His Church, the Catholic Church?
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Javan
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I would just smile and say “yes!”
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LoveMercyGrace
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trick question
or you are being called to do another form of work
God Bless
or you are being called to do another form of work
God Bless
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Exiled_Child
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Oh, that’s a fantastic answer. Thanks. I’ve committed that to memory for future use.
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Rosebud77
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Market stall was descended on by an eager-beaver team of youg evangelists from the North of Ireland… They are sincere of course, like the US pastor in the supermarket queue who accused me of doing good works ie saving babies " to curry favour with Jesus"
So eager they were and wanted to know what I was doing… When I told them this was money for very needy folk… “THAT WON’T GET YOU TO HEAVEN!” This seems to be a common trait with the “are you saved” folk.
My reply on that occasion? “Thankfully young man that is not up to you or me!” and I quoted the words from Matthew, on feeding the hungry and clothing the naked… I know the gospels far better than they do… So they vanished…
When I get the “are you saved?” bit I say, of course so now let us live it… let us feed the hungry and clothe the naked… SO BUY SOMETHING!!
Another group who went round the big fairs teaching Catholic the error of their ways, stopped dead in their tracks after trying to catch me out re confession, then said,“That is only a part of the Bible…” BUT IT IS PART,
The quote they use a lot is “Your righteousness is as filthy rags…” So that allows them to do nothing for anyone in need as GEE! You must be doing it for the wrong reason ie for gain.
The anti Catholic stuff that I get is unreal;do none of them do anything for others or is this the sum total of their activity?
So now I say, yes of course! Let us help others now we are safe.
So eager they were and wanted to know what I was doing… When I told them this was money for very needy folk… “THAT WON’T GET YOU TO HEAVEN!” This seems to be a common trait with the “are you saved” folk.
My reply on that occasion? “Thankfully young man that is not up to you or me!” and I quoted the words from Matthew, on feeding the hungry and clothing the naked… I know the gospels far better than they do… So they vanished…
When I get the “are you saved?” bit I say, of course so now let us live it… let us feed the hungry and clothe the naked… SO BUY SOMETHING!!
Another group who went round the big fairs teaching Catholic the error of their ways, stopped dead in their tracks after trying to catch me out re confession, then said,“That is only a part of the Bible…” BUT IT IS PART,
The quote they use a lot is “Your righteousness is as filthy rags…” So that allows them to do nothing for anyone in need as GEE! You must be doing it for the wrong reason ie for gain.
The anti Catholic stuff that I get is unreal;do none of them do anything for others or is this the sum total of their activity?
So now I say, yes of course! Let us help others now we are safe.
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ltwin
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It does not imply belief in “eternal security.” Plenty of “saved” people reject eternal security and “once saved, always saved.”
All these people are asking you is this: are you a professing, practicing Christian in a state of grace. It’s just a different vocabulary.
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MaryT777
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Could you simply say something like “I am at work and have customers to attend to so I don’t have time for a discussion. Have a good day.”
I think asking someone a ? like that at work is inappropriate to begin with.
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Rosebud77
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The most moving and sincere time re this. I was working in a Christian conference centre and there was a long power cut. I was sitting chatting to a Chuch of England Bishop abiut various things, by candlelight andhe said that whenever thinsg were hard he thought," I have been baptised."
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