Why do people deny and condemn things that in fact verify their beliefs?

Question

Have you ever seen two people talking about the same thing? But
describing it differently, and they were arguing about it? Isn't
that what pride has done to us regarding religion? That we're
all talking about the same thing, and arguing about it?

Answer 1

yeah..pride....dont want to lose out to someone of different religion than theirs... funny

Answer 2

I wonder that same thing. Example: I got tons of 'hate-mail' for posting this poem. But in reality, I think it sums up what living spiritually should be about. I can SO picture Jesus, Buddha, Allah, Vishnu, Whoever...walking along w/ a disciple, saying this:


Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.

Answer 3

There are fundamental differences among religions in process.

That said, they *all* have the goal (or should, some small sects and churches you could argue don't) of transforming the mind for the best.

That is how/why it is possible to respect all religions.

Answer 4

Your viewpoint is oversimplifying things a bit...

Answer 5

Um, no. My religion has nothing to do with god, it's all about me.

Answer 6

people do this so they can be self rightous and ignorant. do as i say and not as i do.

Answer 7

B'cos they fear losing their IDENTITY