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Oh, God! You Devil (1984)
IMDB rating: 4.90
Plot: George Burns is back as God, but oops, here he is as Satan, too. A young rock star is ready to sell his soul to Satan, and Satan is all too happy to oblige. Oops! Seems the fellow was watched over by God as a baby, so now the almighty and his nemesis have to duke it out over the soul.
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Directors: Bogart Paul
Actors: Burns George,Wass Ted,Silver Ron,Roche Eugene,Desiderio Robert,Doolittle John,Giatti Ian,Daniel Ponce Luis,Wingreen Jason,Mora Danny,Reiss Henry,Comedy,
`how do i let a friend know that I want to talk, but every conversation turns religious extremely religious?
I have found a long time friend just the other day. We haven’t spoke in 10 years. I was so excited to hear from him. We had one great conversation, then the next was strictly about religion, God, and how he believes life/people should follow God.
I don’t have a set of beliefs, i don’t know if i follow a religion, I believe there is a god, we pay for our sins, and that their will be a judgment day.I pray just about every night, thanking him for the day my kids and to watch over everyone i love. Im ok with that until i find my direction. ***please don’t judge me***
I spoke with my friend yesterday, he doesn’t own a tv, because that is "satan" created. Women on screen should not show their naked bodies, that they are all against God, because they chose mamen? over God? He only listens to music he creates because it is speaking of God, other people are following satan and the music is satanic. I texted him this morning asking him if something was bothering him last night when we spoke his reply was "the devil and his servants just keep trying to judge me by a law i don’t follow. This is nothing my father wont fix soon. It has to be this way, it is written, it has to be this way.
I don’t know what to say to him anymore, or how to handle this? I have missed talking to him for 10 years, I just am unsure..oh yea he told me if we continued to speak, that I needed to be saved and Baptized. Help im confused!
yes cindy, the conversation has been, that he has spoke to the antichrist, and to God. He joined the army right out of high school, tho never deployed. And through his many discussion with god, god has shown him who is "soul mate" is. but she is an untouchable. he has a produced copywritten cd out, and after the conversation we had yesterday, and listening to his song. it is strictly about her. (she is famous by the way)
He is filled with zest and zeal over what he believes. It seems like you are and have been respectful. Tell him that you are a friend and has missed his friendship and that you love him and because you love him and he is your friend, you find it a little uncomfortable that he has placed an ultimatum on your friendship.
Ask Him to slow down and listen to you for a moment and tell him your beliefs and how you feel and that you can appreciate the direction he has chosen for his life, but yours involves a little less fanaticism, (you may need to find a more tactful word.)
Tell him if he feels that you may no longer be friends because you will not convert to his way, that you will be sad to part this way, but that you will miss his friendship and wish him well.
Pray about it.
anthony h | Jan 15, 2010
Just tell your friend "I don’t wanna talk about this, lets change the subject" or something like that…
curious_moper | Jan 15, 2010
Fast practical solutions can uproot the problem but it can also turn into a big let down for both sides , its risky but it works best for me ; i.e. Tell it plain and square , "I don’t want to debate about religion I want to talk only".
Architect | Jan 15, 2010
Just be very direct and let him know how you feel. "It was great to talk with you again, but we share absolutely nothing in common anymore. We can’t even have a conversation without you turning it into a religious instruction. You don’t care anything about how I feel. Have a nice life."
Gaytheist Buddha | Jan 15, 2010
I would keep my distance. I don’t think the friend that you once had exists any more.
Love and blessings Don
Don H | Jan 15, 2010
You are right, I dont have to judge you, the bible has already done that…..>
If you are born again, you do NOT pay for your sins. Jesus has already done that….>
Simply believing in God doesnt get it either….Satan and the demons believe in God, where do you think they are spending eternity?….>
The Apostle | Jan 15, 2010
So the only way he’ll be your friend is if make a major change in your life.
Do you REALLY want to open your kids to this sort of fanaticism?
I don’t think he can be much of a friend if he insists on such a major undertaking.
To put it bluntly, he’s blackmailing you.
TriciaG28 SPL Champions 07/08 | Jan 15, 2010
Excuse me, but this does not sound like a conversation, but a revival meeting. Apparently your friend has changed, and I think you should move on. His life is religion.
Good luck!
ja77 | Jan 15, 2010
You could just pop up and bee all like "I’m tired of talking about god, we already know each others position. Can we change the subject?" and then talk about something different…
Redundant Mariah is Axolotl | Jan 15, 2010
Sometimes people have a very strong disconnect between their own views and the natural social boundaries of others. Religion and Politics are teh two I think come up most naturally.
I liked the first poster’s comments, but I personally would try to explain a bit why changing topics. Just say "I really like you, and love our conversations, but I’m in my own place with religion, so I’d rather not talk about it." Or if you think that will garner lots of "oh, let me help you *find* your place" (and therefore more comments), then like the poster said "hey, can we change topics?"
Tanya | Jan 15, 2010
He doesn’t own a TV but he owns a cell phone. Its basically a little hand held TV, mostly the same electonics.
Martin (atheist) | Jan 15, 2010
Im sorry but your friend sounds as though he is schizophrenic. Im not kidding. Ask him if he is on any medications, and for what.
I worked with the homeless for many years. Quite a few of them are schizophrenic. What your friend is saying to you is pretty much the same thing they say. Obsessed with religion, thinking that Satan speaks to them personally, or God does, and the non-sensical replies to your question he gave are a surefire giveaway that he is mentally ill.
"The devil and his servants just keep trying to judge me by a law i dont follow. This is nothing my father wont fix soon (meaning God?). It has to be this way, it is written, it has to be this way."
This is pure schizophrenia NOT on the meds he should be on.
And just to let you know, people like this do often turn violent because their brains malfunction and they believe that YOU are Satan incarnate standing in front of them, and they will try to harm or kill you if that happens.
This is also common that they are capable of a great conversation one day, and then degenerate into hallucinatory thinking the next – this shows that their meds are either not being taken or are not the correct meds or dosage needs adjusting.
My advice to you: Get as far away from him as possible. And stay there.
CindyComesBack | Jan 15, 2010
Your life, your choice; it sounds like this individual is ‘over zealous,’ and while it is OK to what too spread the Good News, it is not OK too force ones beliefs on to someone else.
Surly you can think this one through, if I were in your position I would tell this person exactly where to go!
So, the question is, why are you lingering on this, since it is obvious it concerns you somewhat?
Melchizedek | Jan 15, 2010
Do not pursue the friendship more than a casual hello, how are you, goodbye!
June smiles | Jan 15, 2010
Hi. I’m a Believer too just like you and your friend. You pray and ask God to be with you and your children and then you ask for guidance. That’s wonderful. There are people who go over the deep end in things. I am 100% for the Lord and I know people who are too but they don’t go around saying what this guy is saying. I know that there are things on tv that I shouldn’t be watching(commercials) but that doesn’t mean I turn it off every time something comes up. Otherwise I’d drive myself crazy turning the tv on and off all day. I don’t justify watching filth on tv but, I am learning to simply walk away or switch the station. We have got to learn to take control and give Jesus the reigns. Just pray for your friend in that he receives peace. If he doesn’t want to speak to you then fine and don’t let it bother you so much. Sounds like he’s just confused and He needs that peace that only the Lord can give him. So, like I said, pray for your friend.
Edit: Anthony’s answer is good. 
memories of mom | Jan 15, 2010
I agree with Cindy’s answer. Some of the specific details you mentioned, such as creating his own music (so as to be Satan free) and speaking of demons as though he had direct contact with them, sounds ominous. I’m familiar with schizophrenia because a close relative of mine suffered from it. A person in the grip of a powerful delusion can be extremely dangerous. He may not be dangerous, but it is not worth the risk. Even a very close friend can change a lot in ten years. Be careful.
Doctor Gonzo | Jan 15, 2010
I was raised that your religion is like your dentist. We all have one, but no one really cares who yours is. Man, did that work well.
Nowadays, it seems some people put their religion out in front of them like a snowplow. It forces an immediate confrontation with everyone. And our only choices are to eat it, or take the bait and argue with them. I think it is using religion as a barrier to other people. But –
When you see people do that, you have to just accept that they are removing themselves from the possibility of any genuine closeness with you. It’s sad, in my opinion, sometimes very sad. People trade away love every day for their religion. I wonder if that’s what God wants.
All hat | Jan 15, 2010
