A question on certain Tolerances.?

Question

I've seen a lot of the ____ why do you accept _____ type questions. So heres a list of the common ones i've always want to know.

Christians_ why do you accept televangist frauds? ex Billy Grahm.
Muslims_ why do accept religeous leaders who tell your fellow muslims to go and blow themselves up?
Cathloics why do you accept priests who molest your children?
Christians why do you accept freedom of religeon when your holy book says to kill the infidel?
Muslims why do you accept tolerance and peace when the world and fanatics name you violent and hated.?
Christians. why do you accept God when he commands you to act completely against human nature?

Answer 1

The problem with at least three of your questions is that you see the actions of people who apply a label to themselves, instead of asking the label.

A Christian who follows his laws as provided by the Word of God would not accept a priest who molest children, nor would they kill an "infidel". Christianity follows a set of guidelines that state we should instead of looking for trouble, allow a higher deity to take vengence, and encourages us to turn the other cheek. Love your enemy, bless him who curses you, and other such guidelines are the rules a true Christian lives by.

however, we live in an imperfect world, and the two-fold trouble with Christianity, as defined by modern society, is that not only do we judge a religion by the soundbites it's extreamist have earned on our television screens, but also by the fact that the formal organized religion, like any other formalized system that has existed for a long period of time, has become bloated with those who are not part of the true path. There are those that use their position to better themselves, both in status and in monetary compensation, those who join just because everyone else is doing it and put forth no more effort to grow then required, and those who are following a twisted version of the origional belief system, yet truely have deluded themselves that they are doing The Lord's work.

So, to give you a short answer: Because humans are not perfect, can be misled and manipulated, and that the vast majority of humans perfer not to think and instead rely on either some catchphrase or other way to pull you down into their level in the mud.

Answer 2

Once you listed your questions, did you also recognize the common denominator that connects them? You! You are judging the purposes behind the events that occur here, you are not seeing the bigger picture of the powers behind SOME sects of SOME religious factions, you are not seeing the examples of the human ability to manipulate life here--an ability that those in power are well aware of...but that stuff is for life here...right now...on planet Earth...in this historic physicality...

...it has little to do with reality...

Your tolerance, or not, of anything, comes from knowing that you are actually an entity of a pure energy Wholeness experiencing Itself...it is as simple as that...

The diversities, the evolutional stages, the ability to achieve the greatest variety of experiences, through the greatest amount of negative force...makes up where we are & why...When people realize that we are NOT different people, different colors, different languages, different thoughts...when they remember that they are of a Oneness...when they feel the higher connect to all that is...when they realize that each is a God/Goddess in their own rites...all equally loved & loving...this is when Creation will end...for it will serve no further need....the Journey is done....So have more fun til then!

Answer 3

"Cathloics why do you accept priests who molest your children?".....actually, we don't accept this behavior; therefore if a priest is doing such intolerable acts, he is no longer part of the ministry or church he belongs to. That is a little outlandish to say we accept them...no one would accept this behavior. Howerver, your questions to the Christians and Muslims are completely justified...and I am curious as to how they will answer them! Take care and God Bless.

Answer 4

"Christians why do you accept freedom of religion when your holy book says to kill the infidel?"

Where in the new Testament does it say that? I thought that both Jesus and Paul told us to love our enemies -- that vengeance belonged to God. Do some research before you post your questions.

And what "fraud" did Billy Grahm get involved in? That is a new one to me. Other televangelists lost their ratings (and their shows) after scandals became public.

Sounds like you don't know what you are talking about.

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Matthew 5:43-48 (NIV)
[Jesus said:] "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Romans 12:17-21 (NIV)
[Paul said:] Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Answer 5

Religion is all about intolerance. Religious leaders say that only they are right and that all who don't believe are wrong and worse. We don't object when our religious leaders preach bigotry and intolerance. Why is that? Are we weak or do we also believe that this kind of bigotry and intolerance is acceptable.
Think about your religious leaders. I think we need to question our religious leaders when they spout bigotry. We should tolerate this no more than racial bigotry. Do your leaders love all, or just the select few? Correcting bigotry starts at home.

Answer 6

First you need to define religion.

The defination I find most useful is: Mans atttempts to please God

I will address only two of your questions in this forum.

I know of no one credible who would call Billy Grahm a televangelist.

Where in the Bible does it instruct Christians to "Kill the infidel"?

Answer 7

REPORTED - For a variety of reasons...lol

Answer 8

sh.it happens. We know that. How are you helping to make it better?

Answer 9

because its easier that way