Does anybody really respect others religious beliefs ?

Question

Ive heard that people can practice and belive in any form they choose but, how can anybody say that when critizicing someone elses beliefs. To the point of asuming that the only path to god is their way of worship. Is that fair ? What if everybody is wrong? What if we are segregating the world because we all want to be right. Is there hope of comming to terms to our spirituality without taking away the freedom of worship?

How many of you even consider to study or rationalize other religions? I have, I've reaserched and studied moust of the predominant religions and it has never changed how I fell about God. But it has opened my eyes to how similar are the beliefs and the common goal to be close to God. Does anybody even bother to check out if they have anithing in common.

And no is not right to critiziced somebody that has been told by God itself that they are right but I dont think this is the case. Do you know how many atrocities have been commited using God as a justification. Men hate Men , Men are divided because its predudiced to abor all that is diferent from them selves. God created men to his image and men distorded that image, men dicided what is diferent and for that matter it declared himself appointer of the truth , and judge of the humankind. The holy scriptures ( all of them) were written by inspired men. But by all means men of faith. I dont judge , I'm not God...

Answer 1

Hi Solstice,

i think respect is listening and considering another's opinion but does not require agreement.

is it wrong to tell someone they are wrong, i think it depends on how they are told. If your religion believes there is only one path to God and you want people to know God- it's not cruel or violating another's freedom to tell them, they have the freedom to agree or disagree.

If we applied what you are saying to life we'd be in a lot of trouble. Shouldn't kids be able to do whatever they want- isnt' this the land of the free? Most get so heated over religious discussion because the implications run deep (people's souls are at stake).

We most certainly have the freedom of worship and telling someone that they are worshipping a false God is not wrong if it's done in a loving manner.

When i was in Thailand i saw a temple where people worshipped monkeys. There was monkey poop everywhere and people were burning money to monkeys. Should i just say well it's there right- or can i tell them that there is a better way to worship God and feel his protection over your family (which is what so many of them were scared about)... they still have the freedom to reject or accept... It's how you do it that counts... or as the Bible says; speaking the truth in love.

Hope that helps. Respectfully and kindly,

Nickster

p.s.: my brother is an atheist and he offers me his opinions on a lot of things, sex, marriage, etc. i listen to him respectfully but don't have to agree... and the same should be said for him when i offer him advice about God, church, etc.

Answer 2

Can 2+2=4 and equal 5 or 37 or 21? No it can't. Because there is only one right answer. Although there are many who may want to believe that 2+2 can equal some other number rather than 4, they will be wrong. They can choose to believe otherwise. That is their preference, but the consequences of that preference can be harmful or fatal to live by. This analogy is applied to beliefs. Jesus said that He is the way, the Truth and the Life. The only way to heaven. He's either right or wrong, but He can't be both. Which means, there is one religion that's right and many religions that are wrong. Make sense? (Seek the truth while He can be found.)

BTW- Why is it OK for you to criticize other people for believing their faith is true when their God tells them it is so?

Answer 3

I respect other people and tolerate their beliefs, even if I think they are completely wrong (because religion is a fairy tale).

It's kind of like putting up with a hopelessly optimistic Cubs fan. You don't have to respect the rationale behind their beliefs, but you don't have to dislike the person or think of that person as being morally inferior, aside from how all Cubs fans are inferior to Cardinals fans.

Answer 4

It is such a shame to see every religious group claiming to be right and disrespecting other groups. The right attitude is to actually walk the talk. All religions preach love and tolerance but none is doing that. They are busy condemning others to eternal damnation.

Answer 5

I have a tendancy to say no. People try to make you feel uncomfortable if you dont believe what they believe. I believe that this is the reason that we are still in Iraq, because we want to install Christianity over there and get rid of Islam.

Answer 6

You are not alone. I feel the same way. I enjoy learning about other people's beliefs and mythologies. It's fascinating. It doesn't detract from my beliefs at all. Then again, I don't believe in only one "true" way to worship, or that there is one one deity in the universe.

Answer 7

It's difficult to show respect for something you don't believe in.

It requires a degree of civility that most people lack, even mosts atheists, which makes them hypocrites when they lack civility towards religious folk because "religions cause war" and such.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

I respect everyone's religion, as long as they arn't trying to force it on me. I'm Agnostic, so I don't think anyone's gotten it right yet, but I believe everyone has the right to believe what they will.

Answer 10

I know many jews and respect their beliefs because it is important to them. It IS possible to respect something you don't believe in yourself. Anyone who thinks otherwise is just immature.