Dealing with Trolls

[Matariki]

I'm sure if this is the right place to post (mods move if necessary) this thread, but how should Christians deal with internet (atheist) trolls? I've often found myself being targeted by trolls because of my faith. First they start off with asking questions which I answer, and then they turn their questions into aggressive statements which forces me to engage in a pointless argument, then they accuse me of being coward by wanting to walk away and that I failed to answer their questions. It makes me angry because they have no real interest in learning, they just want to tie me in a knot and force me to admit that the bible is wrong, which I don't want to because I know its not true. But I feel like I've failed to represent the teachings of the bible. Most of these guys come across as ex-members of the church, I often consider them to be the most dangerous and damaging in their views.

What does the bible tell us to do when approached by these sort of people?
And what would you do, or what do you do when you find yourself in a similar situation?

 

[laconicstudent]

....Why did you post this in "Christian Persecution"?

 

[SoldierOfSoul]

....Why did you post this in "Christian Persecution"?

She probably felt this to be a form of persecution.

 

[SoldierOfSoul]

We have had some fairly persistent trolls lately here, I have been attacked on my PB the past couple of days and so have a few others I know of. The best and only response is to ignore them.

Do not feed the trolls!

 

[laconicstudent]

She probably felt this to be a form of persecution.

I would imagine so. Though I would argue that persecution is more aptly represented by these:

The 40 Martyrs of Sebaste

St. Evgeny the New Martyr

The Royal New Martyrs of Russia

The New Martyrs, Confessors and Passion-Bearers of Russia

The New Martyrs of the Boxer Rebellion

The New Greek Martyrs under Ottoman rule

St. Constantine XI Palaiologos the Ethnomartyr

I guess its my own opinion, really. I just don't see that it would be "persecution", but ah well.

 

[SoldierOfSoul]

I would imagine so. Though I would argue that persecution is more aptly represented by these:

The 40 Martyrs of Sebaste

I would agree and I am sure she would too, but I was just answering your inquiry.

 

[laconicstudent]

I would agree and I am sure she would too, but I was just answering your inquiry.

I know, I'm mostly thinking out-loud (metaphorically, of course).

 

[SoldierOfSoul]

I know, I'm mostly thinking out-loud (metaphorically, of course).

Of course.

 

[Matariki]

Hmm... I see what you guys mean. Now I have to wait for some mods to come rescue me by shifting this thread.

 

[Flishvick07]

Hello, I found it haha!

usually what I do is let them get through with their questions, then they start mocking and attacking. This is where I usually capture their heart and they get very uneasy lol. (though i have to say it hurts me to say these things cause i want them to believe) when they start to attack I usually ask something like "what is more valuable in this world? The most intelligent man who belittles and kills those around him, or the lamest who spends time trying to help and uplift those around him?" and they wont answer it unless its sarcasm. Usually they call me out for saying im lame haha. Then I say, "you're words do nothing but kill, and you will receive what you give". This ALWAYS ends the conversation. not only is it biblical, but it applies to the general rules of society aswell and they cant deny it.

 

[chaval]

It has happened to me before. I simply ignore them if they cant take my answers seriously.