2006-08-05 05:30:58 · 11 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes. I know that Tibetan Buddists for sure, and probably other religions, learn debate as a way to clarify their thoughts and learn to see all sides of an argument. What good is a religion if you can't explain it to someone else, whatever their personal views? Without the ability to clearly and concisely relate your views you're just some quack raving like a lunatic.
2006-08-05 05:44:55 · answer #1 · answered by djbunz23 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I doubt it, and why would they, unless they were totally NON secterian.
The concept of ORGANIZED religion is to recrute, convert, convince,,,,No OFFENSE.
Consider it on a smaller, less personal level. The anaology. I am Burger King,,,do I promote Mac Donalds?
Questioning should be inherant in any case. We are usually BORN into a sect, faith, faction, and as such, have no initial choice, or theory.
As we evolve we may find that particular "comfort zone" no longer works or fulfills us, and with our greatest freedom,,,"CHOICE" we may seek another.
That isn't to say that even the most knowing, devote, don't question, but FAITH, in its very nature is a design of FOLLOWING.
I hope certainly that at some point in the evolution of our species, acceptance and tolerance are more the usual path to take, and explore, and we won't be restricted in feeling to do so, or LAWS stating what is an only TRUE belief.
Beyond that, NO ONE I know has ever come back attesting to any validity. NO ONE I know can affirm to me that ONE GOD can't be called by Different names, and NO ONE, should debate anything as personal as a belief system anyway.
Rev, Steven
2006-08-05 05:45:00 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bible tells us to do so. "Test the spirits", If you are in a religion that frowns on questioning the preacher, get out. Unfortunately, there are too many religions that are like that. Because religions are based on man's wisdom rather than God's wisdom, this will remain a problem. The best thing to do is to search the scriptures with a good study bible when you have questions, then go to the pastor and show him what you have found. If he rejects it, then he is a fool for rejecting correction.
2006-08-05 05:37:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religions rely on faith at some point and there is where questioning stops. Various philosophies allow for questions, but at the end some have no answers to give.
You need to use your own intelligence to answer this question and my advice is to never accept "because that's the way it is and you should just accept it" as an answer.
2006-08-05 05:41:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judaism is by far the most open religion, where the attitude is that there is no 'one answer', but that we must seek truth for ourselves.
Ask 10 Jews a question about God and you'll get 10 different answers.
2006-08-05 05:35:48 · answer #5 · answered by Michael 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most allow questioning.. it's just the type of questioning. When I was a child and made to go to church I obviously questioned too deeply because I was told I lacked faith. Questions aren't minded so long as they are the right type.
2006-08-05 05:44:07 · answer #6 · answered by genaddt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Praise Odin
2006-08-05 05:34:46 · answer #7 · answered by dr strangelove 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I don't know, but I question the Church and what they do all the time. I'm not sure about dogmas. I don't think I question them as much, but I think I still do.
2006-08-05 05:35:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Religion by its very nature demand what they call "faith", which is believing in the totally unbelievable because they tell yo to. Sorry, but that's the nature of religion
2006-08-05 05:35:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah - I think they all do to some degree. But the Jehovah's Witnesses are the best at this.
2006-08-05 05:34:39 · answer #10 · answered by theophilus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋