2006-08-12 17:52:00 · 32 answers · asked by camille s 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
shame on you lady!!! you should be old enough to know better. what gives YOU the right to insult any one because they have different beliefs?
you should be ashamed of yourself :(
2006-08-12 18:07:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My perspective is that this mindset reduces belief systems to things that people choose -- not something that is directly experienced but, instead, something that is chosen as a life philosophy to give meaning. This speaks volumes and undermines the very belief system -- I've seen this dynamic over and over again and it makes me realize that belief systems are just things that are adopted by people to create a virtual reality of meaning. An Islamic terrorist adopts a belief system that is so strong, it gives his life complete meaning amidst the hopelessness of his situation, causing him to override the instinct to survive and telling him that he'll live forever with virgins as a reward. Others see meaninglessness with death and, because it's scary, don't consider it and instead adopt a Christian belief system that has incorporated the concept of an afterlife. Then, when the unconscious mind realizes that it's just adopting a thought system and sees that others can choose different, contradictory ones, the mind reacts and must attack and disparage the other thought systems and its adherents. All of this can be dispensed with if one went for direct experience instead of belief -- belief will only take us so far. Direct experience needs no belief or defense. Only a very very very few have chosen to get a direct experience of god/ultimate reality but they have come back with the issues of life, death, existence completely resolved and they are overwhelmingly joyous.
2006-08-12 18:02:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely feel sorry for "pathetic people who have nothing to believe in." It's good that everyone has beliefs of some sort, even if they aren't spiritual.
2006-08-12 17:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by laetusatheos 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What kind of person are you? Reveling in what you feel is correct and content for yourself, but if your beliefs include you pitying those around you then you are a sad individual, why don't you chose to live your own life instead of worrying about the distensions of other people who though may not believe in a religious rebound could believe in themselves and be perfectly happy. Get a job.
2006-08-12 17:57:43 · answer #4 · answered by Josh S 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure how to word this, but if you're a Christian, that isn't how we should be speaking of those who may not understand the things about Jesus or God right now.
People are not born "believers". It can take a lifetime to come to faith. And calling them pathetic isn't kind. We are asked to speak God's word with respect and humility.
2006-08-12 18:08:26 · answer #5 · answered by christian_lady_2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you need a pretty strong brain to go through life without the crutch of religion but it is worth it because you feel morally superior when you make your own judgement on ethical matters rather than get it second hand from a tribe of old middle eastern
bigots.
2006-08-12 18:47:46 · answer #6 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, I'm an atheist and if it makes you feel better to call me pathetic, that's a little insulting but I'll get over it. You should save your pity for someone who really needs it though, I'm doing just fine all by myself.
2006-08-12 18:16:13 · answer #7 · answered by eggman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our Father does not see anyone as pathetic! He loves us all and wants us all to be with Him. What kind of example are you setting for people who do not believe by calling them pathetic?
2006-08-12 17:59:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Our Father does not see anyone as pathetic! He loves us all and wants us all to be with Him. What kind of example are you setting for people who do not believe by calling them pathetic?
2006-08-12 17:56:56 · answer #9 · answered by Kristy C 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not me. Everyone has something to believe in; some like superstitious nonsense (which has the distinct disadvantage of being provably useless), while others believe in using science to figure out how the world works (which has the distinct advantage of creating all sorts of useful things). I try to lead the "belivers" to the river of true knowledge (science), but it is damned hard to get them to drink.
2006-08-12 17:57:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Why should you feel "sorry" for them? They have a mind. They have a body. They have freedom of choice ...
It bothers me that people feel they "need" to feel for someone that is reasonably alright. Perhaps you shoud ask if they have other problems that you could help them with, instead of trying to change what the think.
2006-08-12 17:58:47 · answer #11 · answered by pickle head 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋