I have questions for people that have other faiths than my own, and when I ask them a question they get upset with me, or aggravated that I would even ask such a question. I thought it was ok to ask questions, and I assumed that even if you don't have the answer you would not bite my head off for making you think about your own beliefs.
2006-06-13 22:08:35 · 19 answers · asked by jokebu 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yes
it is a sensitive matter.
2006-06-13 22:13:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be what you ask and how you ask it. If your questions seem odd with no back up statements as to why you want to know something (toilets in heaven!?), it can come across to the members of that religion as if you are trying to ridicule them/their beliefs. Try to go into detail as to why you are asking a question, like you did with this one!
Asking questions about other religions because you are curious is a good thing; learning as much as you can about other religions allows you to a) reaffirm your own beliefs, b) perhaps question your own beliefs, or c) at least learn about why another person acts/believes the way that they do.
Just try to keep your questions as respectful as possible, and if they're a little outlandish, ignore the comments that you're evil or whatever. You know your intent was only curiosity, not malice towards that religion. Above all, don't get involved in debates on YA inside of your questions as to why or why not it was right for you to ask/them to answer the way you did/they did. Take that to the chat rooms or IM or something.
2006-06-13 22:46:54 · answer #2 · answered by Ally 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the question. 'Why do you believe in such obvious garbage?' is bound to irritate people. Some people are just paranoid and think any honest question is just to poke at their beliefs. Americans are especially polarized at this moment and everyone is more sensitive to perceived criticism. If your purpose is to make them analyze their own beliefs, of course they get offended. If you have every been psycho analyzed you would understand what its' like to have your every idea, perception and belief questioned. It can be unsettling to say the least. But, you are right. As Socrates said 'an unexamined life is not worth living'.
2006-06-13 22:14:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it is not the question but how you ask it.
As for me I don't get upset when someone asks a question about Islam as long as it is done in a respectful way.
For example if some asks why we don't believe Jesus is the son of God, you can do it 2 ways.
Why do Muslims not believe that Jesus is the son of God?
Disrespectful way:
Why do Muslims believe a lie and not believe Jesus is the son of God?
So I would say when you ask a question remember the person answering may not believe like you do and keep it respectful.
2006-06-13 22:17:38 · answer #4 · answered by Umm Ali 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a very personal subject to most people. And a very touchy subject on Yahoo answers! It seems like most questions about religion are a personal attack on a certain belief system. You should be able to get a straight answer if you phrase the question in a non-offensive way.
2006-06-13 22:13:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
religion was meant to show people a right path. however nowadays ppl take religion as something to cling onto and look for fulfillment of their so called religious duties. they are hollow and religion has lost all its faith. when u ask them a question they think u are challenging their faith, which of course doesnt exist. remember only the weak get angry.
2006-06-13 22:18:16 · answer #6 · answered by tobeornottobe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
infact,people don't hv any answer, religion is subject of peoples faith, but when u come to arguing they cant talk much more,they just having any religion coz their parents and their parents also following it.
one more reason that we combine our ego with our religion, and when someone come to finger any dought,it hurts our feeling,it is small ego if it belong to anyone alone , but when u talk abt religion, its our connective ego,and it belongs to our whole society from where we came, and it hurts more.like if u comment anyone,its might be tolerable, but at same time if u comment anything for Hindus or Christianity.
u can face third world war in front of u immdetly...
people don like those who ask question abt their religion, coz they don bother to think all abt,they just following things blindly, and they expect same way from others.
2006-06-13 22:56:17 · answer #7 · answered by mahak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely because they havent thought to question it before so they dont know. When ever someone tells them something, they are just like "uh, ok" and dont go deeper. I am glad you are questioning, for when you question, you get answers and when you get answers you better understand the world around you.
2006-06-13 22:15:37 · answer #8 · answered by annikabaake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, I won't be upset anymore please forgive me.:P
because people think you are attacking their belief thats why they get defensive or maybe they were insulted in some way.
Many asked question were really condescending but hopefully we will all learn not to be carried away by these things.
2006-06-13 22:13:29 · answer #9 · answered by *♥£öVe§♥* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People always be defensive when being asked about their faith. However they wont be angry if you know how to ask. Show them that you don't want to *attack* their faith or trying to influent them by your faith, tell them that you just want to learn, you're curious about it, ask them to help you by explaining, they'll be happy to answer. Of course, don't ask offensive questions and remember to say sorry in advance when you're going to ask sensitive questions.
2006-06-13 22:15:21 · answer #10 · answered by plasmaisnoturs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insecurity. But you would think they would love questions, even one's they don't have answers to. Yet, the opposite is true. *Sigh* I wish I knew why some people act that way. At least then we might find a way to avoid them. ^_^
2006-06-14 08:29:47 · answer #11 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋