1. That a lot of people here may be very young and naive in their knowledge of the world?
2. That a lot of people may come from small towns with only one major religion and may never met a person with a different belief in their lives?
3. That many of these people only know other beliefs from the lies that their parents, their small-town preachers and their friends tell them?
4. That we have an opportunity here to _educate_ people about other faiths instead of shouting them down?
5. That we can support our own beliefs and fellow people who share them better by showing a higher example to them?
Remember - some people are filled with hate, but some people just don't know any better. Let's try to give them the benefit of the doubt and show them that the biggest true 'sin' is a lack of knowledge and understanding. Let's lead by example.
(Mind you that doesn't mean we shouldn't be merciless with the ones who are proud of their ignorance :p )
2006-07-14 05:00:18 · 24 answers · asked by XYZ 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
michael: Hint, it's in bold, bigger letters, surrounded by yellow, and at the very top.
2006-07-14 05:07:15 · update #1
Giving others the benefit of the doubt is all very well. I just don't want to give anybody the rope to hang me with -- and if I answer in anger, that's exactly what I'd be doing. So I'm choosy about which questions I answer. The ones that make me really mad I leave for wrathpuppet or spamandham -- or you!
2006-07-15 10:33:41 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If sin were only lack of knowledge, there would be a lot of very evil people in heaven.
Sin is motivational, as is belief. Salvation has to involve a committment to the Lord as well as "head-knowledge" about Him.
2006-07-14 05:07:43 · answer #2 · answered by freelancenut 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good points. I try and give people the benefit of the doubt as to why they are asking (what can seem like) unusual questions about God and His word, and lead them by His word.
God be with you.
2006-07-14 05:07:52 · answer #3 · answered by tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an opportunity to educate, but some people like their ignorance. Some people want to learn. It's usually pretty easy to tell the difference.
The people who ask nicely, I will respond to nicely. If they ask a condescending question, or are downright nasty, I will respond in kind.
2006-07-14 05:07:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I try to approach all my answers from the view of being respectful of others beliefs while still espousing mine. My watchword for Yahoo Answers is RESPECT!
2006-07-14 05:05:19 · answer #5 · answered by thebigm57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you on all your points. Good observation.
It astounds me every time I look thru answers and the majority of them are rumors presented as fact.
2006-07-14 05:04:28 · answer #6 · answered by topher 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i try to understand how the person who is writing the question feels i think of there state of mind the emotions they may be feeling and try my hardest to help if i don't think i can help i wont type a answer
respect
shaz
2006-07-14 05:08:35 · answer #7 · answered by sharon B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Jim Darwin
2006-07-14 05:07:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting insight, but let's not be "merciless" to those who wave their ignorance as if it's something to boast about. Let's teach them.
2006-07-14 05:09:54 · answer #9 · answered by stpolycarp77 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I only get sassy with those who come across to me as proud and arrogant and self righteous. That ticks me off.
2006-07-14 05:08:18 · answer #10 · answered by ridethestar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋