I learned in school that we're supposed to ask questions on things that we DON'T understand. It's like asking someone's opinion on a issue just so that you can argue the validity of your own seemingly well-developed idea of the issue. Within the Body of Christ, do we mean to do this intentionally or is it by happenstance when it comes to asking spiritual questions?
2006-08-24 11:02:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anthony L 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Mufasa- your answer seems valid, but is that to mean we only ask questions to teach a deeper understanding of what we already know the answer to, as was the case with Jesus?
2006-08-24 11:14:46 · update #1
I think, even though people can't be swayed from their own opinions, they're still curious as to how/why others believe what they do.
Even though i'm comfortable with my beliefs/spirituality, I still like to know and understand why others have chosen their own beliefs. I also am always looking for new information on stuff that maybe I thought I understood, but maybe didn't have all the facts on.
Always an intrest in others perspectives.
I see the point you make though about validation. I've answered questions before that weren't actually questions at all but a way for the Asker to have their opinions/views validated by others. That does irk me and I don't quite get why they do it, unless to prove something to themselves or others. It's a waste of time for those close minded few, they won't have their thoughts challanged, why would someone else just jump over to their way of thinking?
Good question, BTW. Got me thinking!
2006-08-24 11:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by Miss. Bliss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they do it so they can argue the point. I also think most people do it so that they can categorize you with your answer. Most people feel the need to know where everyone stands on certain issues. I myself only have a desire to know where some people stand on the issues that are important to me. I honestly could care less about most peoples viewpoints in general. I do like having the occasional spirited debate on topics that I find interesting, however, I do not go searching for an alternative point of view just to have a debate. Besides, I feel that everyone is entitled to their own beliefs...
2006-08-24 11:08:30 · answer #2 · answered by celtfalcon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes even though I have a well formed opinion about something, I like to see what other people think about the same thing. Also, If you look at the questions Jesus asked, he was asking leading questions to help people get the meaning of what he was trying to tell them.
2006-08-24 11:09:28 · answer #3 · answered by mufasa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well sometimes you may have a strong opinion on something but like to hear others peoples view points on it or gain understanding on why they believe the way they do. Personally I often ask people how thy have come to their conclusions to see if they are actually thinking about the things they believe or if they are just forming their opinions based upon something someone has told them is true.
2006-08-24 11:07:05 · answer #4 · answered by malisimo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason people are asking these questions is to find that person who shares their beliefs. Plain and simple. I mean, at one time or another in your life, you may have tried to convert someone elses thinking right? But what success did you actually have?
They want to hear from the like-minded, so they know they are not alone.
2006-08-24 11:12:11 · answer #5 · answered by twowords 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be they just want other views of the question they have not thought about before or just want to see if anyone else have actual valid evidence that thier opinion is correct.
2006-08-24 11:06:00 · answer #6 · answered by jsfan2510 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians, I'm sure, do this for the same reason the rest of us do: we want to hear people agree with us and disagree with us, then reward those who agreed with a whopping 10 points. It makes us feel like our views have been validated, like we've somehow "won."
2006-08-24 11:08:27 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
using fact they pick to shove their faith down the a lot' throats and basically are finding to rally up another God(or in spite of deity could be)pushers. and that i completely trust you, it somewhat is definitely an workout of self-satisfaction. i attempt to stay a techniques faraway from outright bashing every physique, no rely the religion, yet most of the folk who evaluate themselves "religious" are somewhat impolite and carry the, "i'm extra useful than you using fact i've got self belief in so and so" ideas-set.
2016-09-29 22:58:57 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in reliougions is different. it's not school! you want to make sure! even if your 100% sure!
2006-08-24 11:05:08 · answer #9 · answered by runemaster 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋