Therefore, as Christians, we respect any individual’s right to trust Jesus or reject him. In Christianity, conversion only comes by faith in Jesus Christ. Nobody is a Christian simply because of their birthplace, family, or culture. Nonetheless, we are instructed by our culture that we shouldn’t consider people from other faiths as lost because they don’t believe in Christ. As Christians, we do affirm freedom of religion, but we resist the “tolerance” culture that wants to suppress or ultimately eliminate Christian evangelism. We are called to proclaim the good news and make disciples! Asking Christians not to do so is denying his or her own faith.

Therefore, since faith doesn’t come by the sword, no one should every be compelled by might to believe in Jesus. This truth contrasts with other major world religions, including Islam. In many Islamic countries, it’s illegal to share the gospel or even criticize the Koran or Mohammed. Although pressure comes at Christians from other religions and culture, we should continue to share Christ knowing that God wants to change the heart of individuals in order that he or she responds to him out of love.