Curious. Do we restrain ourselves when it comes to fascism, terrorism, racism, sexism...?
If someone believes in the inherent superiority of his/her religion, and that everyone else is doomed, why should this belief not be challenged? Isn't self-righteousness a cause for social problems?
If you don't want your beliefs challenged, why expose those beliefs to a group of strangers?
2006-08-17 10:26:13 · 13 answers · asked by bobkgin 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Lucky: be my guest.
2006-08-17 10:52:15 · update #1
I am a Christian and I agree with you. I think you have every right not to restrain your thoughts and feelings. Afterall, I think I have every right not to restrain my love for Jesus. If I want to scream "Jesus loves you", then you have every right to retort with "no he doesn't." lol. I am not for anyone being insulting or hurtful and I am sure you are not advocating and extreme either. I think alot of people don't like feeling attacked because they don't have an answer. Pride. Some are offended because a HOLY God they love more than life is being attacked. It would be like you saying my kid was stupid or ugly. However, those participating on yahoo need to keep in mind this is voluntary. You don't have to answer questions you find offensive. And finally realize if you want the right to exclaim the name of Jesus, then others have the right to give an opinion.
2006-08-17 10:37:10 · answer #1 · answered by Quinn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you're right: if you don't want to be attacked, don't put yourself out there. There's no way to avoid being challenged. That's just life. There's always gonna be someone who disagrees with you. That's a risk we have to take when sharing things with the world.
I'm not sure. It's acceptable to disagree and to challenge someone's belief, but it's unacceptable to attack someone's belief without having a real arguement or being downright cruel. There's a difference between saying "I don't agree, I think you're wrong, -explains why-" and saying "you're wrong, you're stupid," and ending it at that. It's just important to remember that you don't know everything and leave room for other opinions. Rather than saying "I know," say "I believe." People often fail to do that, and that's what angers others.
2006-08-17 10:39:19 · answer #2 · answered by :) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, I agree with your last statement, but what it took to get there was pure hogwash.
I don't expose my personal beliefs, so no, I don't have them attacked either.
What I can't stand are those who demand others follow their belief system/religion and then call others who disagree names.
I find that hypocritical and simply mean spirited. Not at all what most religions teach.
2006-08-17 10:32:52 · answer #3 · answered by DEATH 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well said. I have asked several questions on here and been totally slammed. It's great! They keep me thinking. My beliefs have changed throughout my life and I'm sure they will again.
However, I would love a great debate....
2006-08-17 10:34:30 · answer #4 · answered by Medusa 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good question but i think it has to do with a respect factor. I like to debate religion but apparently some people think debating is when they make a point call you stupid and then ignore everything you have to say. i think thats what they are saying, if you want to debate you need to be respectful and listen to others as u want them to listen to you. none of this making a point then sticking fingers in your ears and going "lalalalalaalal"
2006-08-17 10:32:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The same question might be asked of you. and of Liberalism, when an athiest comes here and attcks our beliefs, he or she is advocating his or her belief in a superior system, and that is their form of self -righteousness and the cause of socila problems.
Liberalism is a religion of itself, or have you not read Anne Coulters book "Godless" the church of Liberalism.
2006-08-17 10:38:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
your right their is no such thing as a concept to sacred to criticize or examine.
but it still should be done in a civil manner. naming a religion or idea and then start to slander it with swear words and known misconceptions is inappropriate.
besides that its all fair game
2006-08-17 10:34:35 · answer #7 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with what you are saying and I answered another question from someone else that doesnt think we should talk or express ourselfs about our God or Jesus Christ,but It Is ok to talk about everything else,trash talk real garbage but God ,they think you should not ever talk about him.
2006-08-17 10:36:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dude, that is some profound sh*t right there, well said. Mind if I use that?
Carl Sagan said "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof".
That's some profound sh*t too
2006-08-17 10:42:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people (most people) can dish it out but can't take it.
2006-08-17 10:31:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋