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There's this guy in my class (I go to a tech school) who I befriended. He's a Christian but I found out after the fact that he's an Evangelical/Reformed. He is a nice guy and he means well (to an extent). He gave me this Christian monologue book by C.S. Lewis to read because he thinks I might like a story in there. I haven't read it because I think a friendship should be a two way street and why should I be nice and read something that he gave me when he would never in a million years read one of my favorite non Christian book. Do you think I'm being unreasonable? Also we used to talk A LOT but not much anymore. He says he doesn't care that I'm not interested in converting and still wants to be my friend, but I know deep down inside he does.

vjohnson51 7 July 17
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Only you can decide if you will be converted or not. People don’t become monks by reading Ellis Peters or spies by reading Graham Greene.

If you want friendship, graciously accept or graciously decline. If you don’t just ignore his offer. Either way this sounds like making a fuss over nothing.

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Sounds like things didn't turn out the way he had mapped out in his head. You haven't fallen madly in love with Jeebus and him, and he can see the happily ever after bit slip sliding away.
Maybe tell him you're only interested in a relationship (be it friendship or anything else) based on equality. If he'll read yours, you'll read his.
Let's face it, if he's only interested in an unequal relationship, do you want one (of whatever flavour) with him?

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He wants to make you dance the Christian jig. He would love to see you praying and blurt out "Oh, Jebus, I am so sorry."

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CS Lewis is a pretty good author. I would guess he gave you The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe? Well worth the read. It’s a classic in the fantasy genre, and the religious leanings are subtle rather than in your face.

Not all evangelicals are overbearing assholes. So long as this guy proves he understands that there is a line which will not be crossed if he wishes to remain friends with you, then I can’t see a problem hanging out with him.

But give the book back unread to prove the point.... and then go get your own copy and read it without telling him.... because it really is a good book.

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