why do people discriminate other peoples religions and beliefs?

Question

why does anyone else have the right to say that someone elses religion or belief is wrong. as long as it is not damaging the world and who lives in it why do people have such a big problem with it? i, like any other person, think extremists of religions is wrong, but the world should not judge that religion on the few idiots who decide to be swallowed by the extremist community out there. so why do people judge?

Answer 1

I have to live in this world with these people. I have every right to judged religions. Christianity is evil. It does Damage the world the same as Islam. Moderate christianity is just a cover for fundamental christianity. I judge the religion based on the doctorines of the Religion.
People judge inorder that they protect themselves.

Christianity still runs the show, too much power, too much influence. With their 'secular' sounding laws.
Stem cell research, abortion, condoms, homosexual marriage, plural marriage,'war on freedom', evolution and many more.... religion needs to GO!
thats why people judge

Answer 2

We humans are put her on this earth through something other than evolution. If evolution were a true fact, then there is no reason for life as we humans know it. In light of that fact, there is a spiritual nature in mankind. To quote a Bible verse, "there is a spirit in man". This spirit is what seperates man from the animals. In fact, we are made in the image of the ones that made us. I said all that to say this: Ther is a spirit realm no mater what people believe. There are forces for good and evil, and for a purpose that we will learn in the "afterlife". By the way. of there is no afterlife, then our lives are ultimately worthless, and a waste.

All religions try and present their beliefs, and most religions have factions that want to cram their ideals down other peoples throats. Since they ALL think they are the one and only religion, they are compelled to believe the rest of us are doomed if we do not convert to theirs. Most wars through the ages are the result of religion.

I believe there is a true religion, but it is up to each individual to decide for themselves what to believe. The hatred of other religions will always be with us until such time the creator/s intervene in the course of human history.

PS: Take a look at your hand and ponder if it was made, or it just evolved, and then ask why.

Answer 3

Religions are, by nature, definitive in their explanations of the origins, existence, and purpose of human beings. Each religion has its own explanation of these basic ideas.

Now, "reality" and "truth" are exclusive commodities by nature. What is "real" is "real", and what is "true" is "true"--there is no such thing as relativism with reality and truth. Those who preach relativistic truth are in fact preaching nonsense.

The truely religious person rejects religious relativism. They may be personally tolerant as individuals, BUT the unbelievers around them are either "decieved" or "deliberately spreading lies". The first is a victim, the second is an enemy. The religious person's dogma dictates how to handle both victims and enemies.

That's why we don't "leave well enough alone". Those who are passionate about their religion and the people around them, see themselves surrounded by either brethren, children, victims, or enemies. Nothing else exists.

When I say "religion", I am talking about ALL RELIGIONS. The more exclusive a religion is in its claims of "truth", the more passionate the actions of the believer.

Answer 4

I think it's just human nature to align yourself with others who see things as you do. I also think it's human nature to point out why other groups are wrong and why "ours" is right. I see it on the playground at school, and I see it in the churches...ever notice how there are always more and more denominations of christianity, but never less and less as the years pass? Seems the more we move along with religion, the more divided we get. And in each is the potential for extremism. Maybe if we can learn to not only tolerate but to celebrate our differences, maybe there's hope for religion after all!

Answer 5

Our rights of free speech are somewhat protected in the United States though that is likely to change in the near future.
The solution to the problem you pose is to label religious extremists with a mental disorder if they ever suggest that harm should come to anyone who does no share their beliefs. They should be given an indefinite civil commitment to a mental hospital to protect our democracy.

Answer 6

religions serve their purpose. they are a method of control, keeping people happy. everyone needs spirituality of some form. I personally don't like religions because they cause so much trouble. people will get defensive if you dont believe in what they believe to be sacred, and they look down on you and pity you for not believing. I see religions as a way to bathe with others in hippocrisy, because most people don't live according to what their religions tell them to,props to those that do though. the problems they cause are ever apparant. look at muslim-christian conflict, iraq, lebanon, israel. we could literally destroy ourselves because of these fanatics,on both sides. more wars have been fought because of religions than any other cause in history, think about that please.

Answer 7

It absolutely amazes me that so many people today have been infected with some sort of insidious mental virus that leads them to the insane certainty that the myths, superstitions, fairy tales and fantastical delusions of an ignorant bunch of Bronze Age fishermen and wandering goat herders represent some kind of cosmic 'TRUTH' about fundamental matters of existence and reality. A universe in which all that exists are the earth and heaven, solid 'firmament' structure (the sky) separating the earth from heaven (terrarium earth), talking snakes (with legs) and donkeys, shepherd staff turning into an asp, demons chased out of people and into pigs, friendly spirits, evil spirits, walking on water, multiplying loaves and fishes, food falling from the sky, conception by a ghost, people rising from the dead, the sun stopping in its tracks, parting seas, people being bodily sucked up into heaven (which, by the way, lies on the 'other side' of the sky), world-wide flood that drowned the earth to a depth of 40 feet above the tallest mountain, creating people from dust bunnies and ribs, magical tree of knowledge, god speaking from a burning bush, ritual cannibalism, by eating god in the form of a cracker. In a sane world, if there was somebody running around spouting this crap, he would be locked up in the State Farm for the Funny. Apparently, though, mass insanity seems to convey some sort of free pass.

And you dare to suggest that people who DON'T believe all of that ludicrous crap should just keep quiet about it? Get a grip.

Answer 8

Cause Satan has them in a chain. He whips them if they don't listen to him. I mean, they just don't have Jesus in there life. Therefore they judge, and they make a mock of the Christians. I would go out, (DAYTIME) tell them about the word of God to my friends. Cause I would do that, I am not shy or anything.
People call me a hypocratic christian. I don't talk about the word of God, and tell them that christian music is the best to listen to. And me all listening to rap and being a gangster, NO. I am a Christian, I am a Pastor, and I am a Prophet. God created me, to reach and save the lost. To walk like a person that is holding a white bright light, which means me holding God's light. People sometimes tell me, that God doesn't exist. I'm like, okay whatever you say, but I believe what I believe.

Answer 9

First off your question is way too general. What religion are you speaking about. If you lump them all together, the answer will be meaningless because it isnt answering anything except an emotion you are feeling. It is your own upset you are really speaking about.

Answer 10

people judge because they believe that their religion requires them to. You cant claim to be "chosen" if any one can be chosen also, so you must figure out a way to seperate yourself from the others and you cant do that wothout passing some sort of judgement