Lately I have been frustrated by the complete lack of understanding and acceptance of people with different religious beliefs (or lack of them). So often I hear how prayer should be in school, government, etc. Now the point of my question is why can't the people that want these things understand that there are millions of people that don't believe what they believe? Would a good christian want to be forced to take part in buddhist chants or muslim prayer? If the answer is no, then why can't they see how it would feel for people not of the christian faith? Put yourself in another person's shoes and explain to me how one can justify christian prayer in school?
2006-07-05 04:53:13 · 17 answers · asked by Lunasea 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I will note that I'm not against individuals praying or practicing their own faith on a personal basis at school. What I don't agree with is a teacher leading a class into prayer.
2006-07-05 05:02:01 · update #1
I really don't mind it not being doctine for the teachers to lead children in christian prayer at school, but I would expect and demand that my child be allowed to pray by himself or with others of the same belief over their lunch, or before a test. It is not invasive to allow others to practice their beliefs.
2006-07-05 04:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I partly agree with you. I think Christians should send their kids to christian schools where they can be taught by christian teachers and not try to get a public school teacher to lead a prayer they don't believe in. Christians should shoulder the responsibility and pay their own way and not depend on public taxes.
I think that Muslims should do the same, they don't like the dress code in school, well there is the answer..
The other thing about embracing religious differences will not happen. This is not a compromise situation.
add: One of the things about individual prayer might come up is a muslim wanted to roll out their prayer rug and face the east before taking a test, that might interrupt the class.
2006-07-05 12:03:52 · answer #2 · answered by † PRAY † 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A system where you can practice our belief and not be hindered by the government?
That is what America was before! Christians do not force anything on anyone! Most just want to be able to practice their beliefs publicly like the constitution allows.
However, now that atheist have the ACLU attack lawyers behind them, Christians are the ones being oppressed!
If you don't believe in God than the words under God in the pledge of allegiance are not a threat to you! Instead of ignoring it the fight to oppress everyone from saying it! that is not tolerance!
Christian prayer in school? Why is all prayer Christian prayer? allowing time for prayer allows Christians to pray to God and others to pray to whom they want! Atheists can have recess!
Like it or not America was founded on allowing religion to be practiced in government and school! Harvard was a seminary!
how does other people praying attack you? however, oppression is stoping others from practicing their faith!
Their are people on both sides, but the education system is more embrcing to those oppossed to Christianity
2006-07-05 12:13:53 · answer #3 · answered by happymrzot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be noted that Buddhism is not a religion but a philosophy. There is no dogma in it so it really doesn't count as a religion.
However the reason monotheistic religions can't get along is they all think their ideas are the only correct ones. To make matters worse they believe their God kills / tortures anyone that does not bow to his will so why whould they behave in a way that is not reflective of how they believe their God behaves!
PERHAPS IF THEIR GOD WOULD MATURE SO WOULD THEY! JUST A THOUGHT!
2006-07-05 13:19:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religious differences are a reflection of individual ego of a person. Mankind is all the same, but it is our ego that makes us claim a particular religion and think it is the best because of the simple fact that we are either born into it or are a part of it. Putting ourselves in each others shoes can only be help full if we kill our ego first. God resides in all human beings, in Hinduism he is called "in dweller of our hearts". That means his main residence is our hearts not through religion or church or mosque.
2006-07-05 12:10:15 · answer #5 · answered by h s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't want people whose religious differences with me cause them to oppose capital punishment, oppose the absolutely-nesscessary war in Iraq, support the Palestinian campaign to destroy Israel and support raising taxes, increasing budget deficits & cutting spending on criminal justice in order to pay for more programs to give handouts to the poor to be in any kind of position of power, control, authority or influence.
2006-07-05 12:00:11 · answer #6 · answered by professionaleccentric 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd rather embrace similarities. Why can't monotheists (Muslim, Christian, Jew) just accept that they have the same basic religion and all get along?
2006-07-05 11:58:53 · answer #7 · answered by presidentofallantarctica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Through one's religion, a person can justify anything they so choose. Doesn't make it right, per se, just means the person thinks it is right because they've been divinely ordered to do it
2006-07-05 11:56:23 · answer #8 · answered by wiregrassfarmer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't embrace anything that goes against the Word of God, because it says never to do that; and for good reasons, I might add.
2006-07-05 11:57:36 · answer #9 · answered by Kitten 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because religion is less about peace of mind, than about being right and in command.
2006-07-05 11:57:07 · answer #10 · answered by rt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋