Why can't all religious and non religious people get along?

Question

I am a christian. I would like to be everyones friend. It does not matter what you believe in as long as it does not harm anyone.

Answer 1

Because christians are always trying to legislate their christianity down my throat.

Answer 2

If you are a Christian, and you do in fact read your Bible, you will find it DOES matter what you believe in. That is why it's such a strong, personal subject for most individuals. Since most religions state " that any religion other than itself, is not the RIGHT religion", that makes for a world that wont get along and it causes division among people, even in families. Which, by the way, was & is satan's plan from the start. And because people do differ on beliefs, practicing your beliefs openly around others, makes them feel uncomfortable because they feel either your judging them or it's a personal attack on their beliefs.Therefore making people defensive and angry hence not being able to get along. But your intentions are good, and the Bible DOES say to love our brothers (fellowman) as our selves. Unfortunately, no one is going to do that in this lifetime. It is quite discouraging and depressing, even for us Christians, to witness the destruction of this earth and each other. "We originate with God, but the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one. " 1John 5:19 The good news is, it's not going to be this way for very much longer. Hoped this helped.

Answer 3

The problem is, not everyone is accepting of other's beliefs as you are. Some people feel threatened by other's beliefs, because it means they might be "wrong".

Personally, I think that one's own spirituality is a personal thing (similar to one's personality, or taste in music, etc.). I believe when people try to make it fit into a category of established religions, the individual pays the price. They have to sacrifice for the good of the group. What if some parts of chrisitanity work for me, but not the whole program? And the same with Buddhism, and Islam?

I say, why not stick with what works for you, and let other people worry about what works for them.

To me it's a sign of insecurity, when you try to convert someone over to your line of beliefs. It shows you need strength in numbers, and that you need reassurance you are "right".

To answer your question, the reason people squabble over religious differences is due to their own insecurities.

Answer 4

I don't know. I'm an atheist and I have no problems with most religious people but for some reason, when I tell someone I'm an atheist, 80% of people immediately have a negative view of me. They think atheism is immoral even though it has nothing to do with morals.

I'll admit I am sometimes hostile towards very religious people because I am tired of being judged incorrectly!

Answer 5

I think the rift started when religions, in order to make themselves more attractive, to gain members, started claiming exclusivity to a happy afterlife. "You will go to a heaven if you stick with us, but not otherwise". Thus, people starting wondering why they would waste their time associating with people they wouldn't be spending the afterlife with. Moreover, why would they risk being associated with the unreligous 'sinners', have their negativity rub off on them, and cost them a happy eternity? This attitude has rubbed nonreligious the wrong way, no one wants to be pointedly unwanted by a large group of people. I think the religious were originally hated, by non religious, for intolerance, - intolerance that has lead to the deaths of the non religious. Persecution of those that do not agree.

Answer 6

That would be nice but what has it got to do with just everyone getting along anyway, despite their religious beliefs. That should be the last concern as it is a personal & private matter. Peace is the answer before any.........

Answer 7

Yeah but unfortunately not everyone is like you. Some religious people will just think you are a sinner for being non religious.

Answer 8

I am a Christian, and I have many friends from non-religion and various religions. All my friends know that I am a christian and they respect my values; I also respect their values. I have never had an issue with them, because we are able to look past each other's belief. Instead, we look at each other's personalities.

Answer 9

I agree with you, everyone should get along, but get real. All religions are hippocritical. When one tries to work their evil ways to get others to follow their religion and their ways, they are comitting a sin in doing so and don't realize it. So in my world, religion has no bearing whatsoever. It does not run my life or even play a small part. You are your own religion. Be humaine and true to yourself, and you will do great.

Answer 10

Well, unfortunately it doesn't work that way!.......there's allways going to be somebody who's going to disagree with you no matter who or what you believe in!.......Jesus gave a very good example of this in ( Matt. 10: 34-38), ....everybody doesn't accept what other's accept, therefore, they become (religious/spiritual enemies)!.....Simple As That!...(Matt 10: 22).....the evidence is proven on this religious/spiritual site as well as in main stream society everyday!......

Answer 11

unfortunately people get in the way. I agree with you though it'd be nice if we could all just get along. Unfortunately people try to convince me that science is wrong or that I'm going to Hell or that I'm just blind to the Truth, and other atheists tell Christians that the Bible is wrong, there is no God/Heaven, and they are delusional.