The people in Heaven's Gate, should someone have stepped in and say no, no no you have to get out, this is not the right place for you?
For example, if a religious organization was set up, and called parts of reality a lie, and what they had as their believes as "Truth", and people went to this organization's meetings, and gave money to these organizations; and were leading unathentic lives, out of fear of "bad consequences" for not believing, should we as people not in that cult intercede, and try and remove them from that cult?
Is that an obligation we have to humanity?
2006-07-31 04:43:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I wouldn't say so, in the strictest sense. Religious beliefs, no matter how bizarre, are a personal thing. If innocents are at risk of being physically harmed, yes, something should be done. But if adults want to follow fools (which they do all the time anyway) to the point of hurting or killing themselves, leave them be. It's their brains, their bodies, their souls, their choice.
My two cents.
2006-07-31 04:48:19 · answer #1 · answered by Sweetchild Danielle 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No, it's not anyone's "Obligation", however, to attempt to do something if at all possible is a great and noble thing. The problem is, these people who become part of a cult are brain washed, and most attempts to get them out short of kidnapping them are basically a waste of time and effort.
Unfortunately, there are many people in the world who will force their thoughts and beliefs on others and over time, create a cult, if you will. What's to be done, help others to become strong willed before they get pulled in. That's where the obligation comes in. Helping the weaker to become stronger.
2006-07-31 11:50:35 · answer #2 · answered by Nicole 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, the only obligation you may have to your God is to share your beliefs and invite them to accept them, if they don't, then you're obligation is over. They have the freedom to make their own choices, I mean maybe if you know of a planned date for a mass suicide (or any serious crimes) you should call the police, but other than that, just leave it be, and have a bit of an open mind, you never know, they may see you as being in a cult.
Best wishes
2006-07-31 11:57:39 · answer #3 · answered by daisyk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does God call it? Preach love too you? Lets see what God says, to do with you.
You have unbeliever's. Chaff, Scoffers.
An Atheist is a scoffer. The WORD of God, clearly tells you the filhty rags they are, and to stay away from them, and avoid them. We are NOT to plant seeds. God knows it is useless and that is why he tells us, "You stand firm against them" ( Jer.17:8 14:1 Iah 44:4) You disassociate them completely. Any Believer that does not abide in God's own Word, does not know God, according too God Himself. Atheists are "chaff" A simile of the wretchedness of the wicked. Chaff is carried away by the lightest wind, and it's removal brings about cleansing by extracting what is utterly useless. (Ruth 1:22). They will NOT stand in the judgment. They will NOT be able to withstand God's wrath when He judges.( Paslams 76:7 Exra 9:15). This is not my opinion, this is God's very own Words, in the Bible. You know, the BIble? The same Bible atheist scholars quote. There is a reason God, said this. Psalms.1.1-3 Jer. 17:8 14:1 12. 1-2 18:9-10 Prov1.10-19 (vs 5) scoffers:(atheists) those who ridicule God and definatley reject His Law. Prov 1.:22 Ruth 1:22 Jer 18:7 (pull down-destroy) 1:10 (evil-calamity) 18:11
Pslams 1:
godly wisdom here, declare the final outcome of the two "ways". The paths of "sinners" (unbelievers) and the "way of the righteous. he speaks progressively of assoociation with the ungodly and participation in they're ungodly ways.
God said it. End of Story. Jesus Himself said "Let the dead bury they're dead".
Use all the Internet and Dictionaries they want to and call themselves anything they wish. God "defined" what they are by His own words.
They can hang a dog tag* around they're neck in the pits if hell itself and separate each other by name categorically.
God's Word said it. By God's definition. There is NO opinion.
Hate? Where do you get hate? If God's TRUTH is hate too you, then, so be it. You and God, can and will discuss the means of your sciptural interpretation, consisting with a man-made defacto on a motion of plea bargin I guess. I dunno.
2006-07-31 15:46:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No more than the people in the cult should try to get you and brainwash you until you believe everything they are telling you.
Not counting wars, which is an abomination to any religion which assigns it's name to such, what harm does religion really do?
2006-07-31 11:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by Robin J. Sky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For things like Heaven's Gate, definitely... But no one really knows that is going on, till it's over... usually...
But as for just the general public? I don't have that kind of time, nor the motivation to deal with people like that on that kind of a scale... Can't I just send money to your org to do it?
2006-07-31 11:50:16 · answer #6 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree Serf. As Christians, we are supposed to be leaders and set an example, and help people find their way to Christ.
2006-07-31 11:47:02 · answer #7 · answered by Yoda Green's Hope 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - and not just to humanity but also to the people themselves.
2006-07-31 11:47:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to deprogram the human race.
2006-07-31 11:46:21 · answer #9 · answered by Biggest Douche in the Universe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You should not try to "remove" them. Instead just talk to them and try to show them why what they are doing is not healthy.
2006-07-31 11:45:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋