or religions if you will... find away to get along?
i have seen all the fighting and bickering going on in here among one another about who is right and who is wrong yet when i asked for prayers for my wife from all religions i got many many warm responses from muslims,christians pagans and atheists that it makes me wonder why we can't just accept each other for who we are and not what or who we worrship. so what does it take to acomplish this?
2006-09-06 18:19:07 · 27 answers · asked by bgdadyp 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
bgdadyp,
Funny you should
ask. I as well, asked
for people here to pray
for me, and I was truly
saddened by some of
the replies, as well as
the amount. And it took
me a great deal of
courage to come out
and ask. I really needed
it then, as I do now,
but I now know better
than to ask
I am very pleased your
experience was a good one.
God Bless You,
and I will pray for you
and yours!
2006-09-06 18:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by vim 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think this is an excellent question!!!
My suggestion: First outlaw proselytizing in any form. i.e. anyone starts selling Jesus or Muhammed on the streetcorner and we "take" him out of society "one way or the other" for irresponsible and dangerous dogmatic propaganda. Those religions that don't sell it on the streetcorner get a pass to worship anyway they want as long as they don't hurt anyone else.
If a religion says it can't be a religion without recruitment it should be outlawed immediately for crimes against humanity- which it is already guilty of by nature. In other words: believe what you want but leave others alone about it (that includes indoctrination of your own children - ya conniving cowards - preying on innocents).
You see how ludicrous such a practicable law/criminal offense would be? That's the same reason you can't fix it without removing the religion of these recruiters (and their followers) permanently- and I mean permanently. These murderous, arrogant, ignorant and self-righteous monstrosities have created a cultural engine that breeds only death to "non-believers" on either side. They're so blind they don't even understand that they are but one of MANY other ways to see God.
And in the mean time, political powers use them to keep the masses under their thumb and convince them to fight the "enemy". There is no greater stupidity.
Your choice dude. One religion's believer is another's infidel and vice versa. One's hero is another's butcher. They kill because their religion is twisted by their own leaders into telling them to do so. This is why most sacred texts can be rationalized into saying whatever you want it to against pretty much any one you don't like.
We primates aren't advanced enough to learn about theology on our own and God won't just appear and explain himself in order to stop the bloodbath. You don't really have a choice in the matter.
Best to step off and watch them kill each other off. Maybe then we can have some peace huh? We'll still have the Buddhists and the national religions (Hinduism, Shamanism, Shintoism, etc.). These aren't interested in "conversion" and then "taking sides" in the killing. God's chosen people always end up commiting massacres for God- bar none.
"When God's chosen people start killing each other I'm a happy guy!" -- George Carlin
2006-09-07 02:34:55 · answer #2 · answered by Form 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The problem isn't religion, it is human nature. You can have a room full of people trying in earnest to decide the fate of the town square - 5 people - 6 opinions. It simply is the way it is.
Look at politics, or any group, we all look for some kind of validation in numbers. One only has to look at the model of an extended family for a close comparison. The family fight like cats and dogs until one family member needs something - then they rally 'round and start helping.
That one family member makes it through the crisis, then the brawling starts all over again. Sad but very human
2006-09-07 01:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by chris 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not just religion that's the problem it's any beleif. People like to be right. If I stood up in a room and said that cheese was the only topping that should ever be on pizza half the room would argue with me because they feel that they are right just as I feel I'm right so I'd argue back. It's just human nature.
2006-09-07 01:35:48 · answer #4 · answered by Holly B 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are many good people with different beliefs. The problem is and will always be that these many people feel passionate about their belief. With this kind of passion friction will always present itself. Knowing how to show respect and using boundries by sharing and not forcing would be a great way to start.
2006-09-07 01:30:10 · answer #5 · answered by the answers are there 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm on side with JewishGirl. I don't ask that people stop believing or stop worshipping. I ask that they stop proselytizing.
I also ask that when political issues arise, that one side is not always in opposition to an idea, based strictly on a mouldy book. If you oppose an idea, great - just have a logical structure in place that doesn't involve spoonfed scriptures to argue such a position.
I also ask that people of faith separate their faith from their jobs. People in government should not promote their faith to the exclusion of others, pharmacists should dispense drugs that they may have a moral quandry with, and scientists should stick with the scientific method rather than what their faith tells them to conclude.
2006-09-07 01:44:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wish we could all get along, but the reality of the situation is that too many pastors and church leaders are focused on building there own earthly kingdom rather than the kingdom of God. We too often get caught up in a race to have the largest church or youth group and we forget how many people just need to hear the Truth. We need to stop trying to get churchgoers saved and reach the lost.
2006-09-07 01:26:57 · answer #7 · answered by JCS 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ONE OF THE BEST QUESTIONS.
WHAT IT TAKES IS [as I have been trying to express
in many ocations..] , JUUUUUST ACCEPT EACH OTHER for
who WE are !!!!! NOOOOO more no less , I believe !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This precious Que. quests 'everyone' how many thuosend years
and how many millions of LIVES were lost , either from what
our' ---' told us to do or NOT to do.
THANK YOU AGAIN, the good news is-- to say, " ENOUGH is
ENOUGH !!!" And- try not to spend any more seconds to get-
along.
Let's give a chance to another part of us, [the one" school of
thought," we were thinking is wrong , and see.
Obviously, it would be better.
Hey PEOPLE, is there any things we lose being
TOLERANT ???
2006-09-07 02:14:51 · answer #8 · answered by Optimist-U&I 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The military is a good example of how people of different faiths, and even those without any faith, are able to get along and even be friends. Nobody tries to convert anybody and there is respect for all religions. All that matters is the accomplishment of the mission.
2006-09-07 01:33:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
All I can say is AMEN
I do practice what you preach.
I am catholic. My husband is athiest.
Yet, I love the budhist way of life and fully respect the love the pagans have of the earth.
I am teaching my kids that everyone is entitled to believe in whatever God they choose, and to respect their choices.
And to never, ever preach to people of our beliefs.
My motto is that Smiles are free, and spread good will in all languages.
Peace be with you, all of you.
2006-09-07 01:34:40 · answer #10 · answered by Fuzzy Wuzzy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋