I have relatives and friends who believe very different things than me and I still love them and enjoy their company. Thats why I wonder why everything on this question page seems so negative. How can we learn from each other?
2006-07-29 15:46:48 · 16 answers · asked by Theresa Rose 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You got me I spelled disparged wrong. I wouldn' but I just wondered because this is such a huge way to communicate with people all over the world and it is mostly mean comments. I've heard some nice ones tonight though.
2006-07-29 16:03:49 · update #1
Accept them as they are..... All my friends and most of my family are of differnet religions.... Aceept them and respect them and use their religious beliefs to make your own beliefs stronger.... That's what I do
2006-07-29 15:52:19 · answer #1 · answered by oxfordblonde_rebekah 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Beliefs are very personal and intimate.It is probably the most personal and intimate thing you or i will ever possess.
It is the positive and negative memory associations, learnings, perceptions, cultural milestones, shared experiences, friendships, family all rolled up into one. It is the storyline, the logic, the system that makes our personal world makes sense.
So it is only thing makes sense that when someone else challenges our world view (and there are 6 billion world views) we somehow feel offended (especially for the ones insecure in their beliefs, because they have never had reason to question or even scrutinized their own beliefs). And sometimes when people feel offended they lash back, insulting or even putting down other beliefs.
Take heart that your family and close friends, despite differing beliefs are still that: family and close friends. That is, in my opinion, almost as important as beliefs.
Just be diplomatic and try to get along. Better yet be a shining example. Only then can they see that your beliefs might not be so bad at all, and might actually be a positive influence in your life. But in the end, if the ugly monster called prejudice wins out, then maybe its best to find people of a similar belief system.
WARNING: in times of uncertainty and stress, people use beliefs and religion to use you to their advantage. This can be in the form of a spiritual beliefs (cults) or even professional beliefs (pyramiding).
Good luck and persevere
2006-07-29 23:02:28 · answer #2 · answered by dinocruz53 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pagan, my husband is Buddhist, my oldest son is agnostic, my youngest is undecided, my sisters family is christian and my nephew (other side of the family) is atheist/satanist.
With all these different views it's a wonder huh.
Seriously, we respect each other and love each other. It's all about unconditional love and respect. As for others of different beliefs, I have a "don't analyze my beliefs and I won't pick out the flaws in yours" rule. If you want to share beliefs then do so in a loving way. If you can't then don't even try at all. I know it sounds mean, but you can't please those who aren't willing.
2006-07-29 22:57:23 · answer #3 · answered by lilbitadevil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you have to be open minded. You have to listen to what others believe. That is the only way to communicate effectively. You can't build a bridge if you don't know or even want to hear what the other person believes or thinks...
You just don't cut people off because they see things differently. don't be discouraged by this,,,just pray for em
2006-07-29 22:54:34 · answer #4 · answered by T.B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on a person's attitude. Here on Answers some are asking or answering for attention, others spite and the last few honestly.
I'd guess around 10% might be understanding enough and you'd have to seek them out personally.
2006-07-29 22:50:20 · answer #5 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my fiance's parents are raging republicans and do everything in their power to get me worked up over politics when we get together. it drives me NUTS... but i still love them and always will no matter what. i can't explain it.
another cousin of mine is a hardcore Baptist and sometimes she drives me crazy but of course... family is family. there's an unspoken bond there that can't be broken (even when family members do stop speaking you know that connection is still there--don't deny it).
answers on the entire yahoo forum are negative because the majority of people asking and answering questions are comlete morons. i asked a question a few minutes ago and the first answers i get are sarcastic, poorly written jokes. thanks guys!
2006-07-29 22:53:55 · answer #6 · answered by Meegan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you're looking for the word "disparage".
Sounds like your family is very civilized.
Unfortunately, most of the other people in the world are not as civilized.
Welcome to reality.
2006-07-29 22:51:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would know what I believe and the would respect it while in my home and I would respect them in theirs. But I would still hold to mine(unless proved wrong by the Bible) and I would still pray for them to see the light if I believed them to be wrong on an issue.
2006-07-29 23:08:40 · answer #8 · answered by I-o-d-tiger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have friends of different religions and we have discussions.
But for learning purposes only.
I feel to each his own.
2006-07-29 22:59:38 · answer #9 · answered by cheeky chic 379 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have many family memebers and there are many beliefs in my family.....I dont force myself on them nor do they force themselves on me....but I am who I am and I make no apologies for that....we get along....now my husband believes as i do...and I dont know how I would handle it if he chose to worship other than I do...because we are yoked together that to me would be a problem....
2006-07-29 23:01:41 · answer #10 · answered by shiningon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if there were obvious harmful implications to what they believed. I would try to as lovingly, kindly and gently as possible let them know why I thought they were wrong and how it could harm them ultimately.
2006-07-29 22:50:44 · answer #11 · answered by The Dave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋