Why is it that you can question my beliefs as a Christian, but the moment I question yours I become a close-minded racist freak?
2006-09-10 00:02:37 · 18 answers · asked by prayinfroggy 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This question didn't come as a result from any other question ... at least no directly. It's just something that's been on my mind while browsing through here in the last couple of days.
My faith has not (and most definitely will not) been waivered in any way, shape, or form. As a matter of fact, it's proven to me just how much this world is becoming more lenient and detatched, and how important the message of Christ is in these times.
2006-09-10 00:19:50 · update #1
I don't know, because I am also a Christian.
We live by faith, but some people cannot accept that, they feel the need to rationalize all that happens in an immediate tangible way.
God doesn't work that way, He wants us to need Him. The world is self sufficient, and God deficient.
Be strong in the Lord.
2006-09-10 00:08:27 · answer #1 · answered by David S 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That is a tough one. It is similar to the perception that only white people are racist. I am of the opinion that the reason is due to the dominance that white christians have built over the last thousand years. As the dominant group, it is acceptable for others to criticize but not the other way around. It is not well known but some oriental cultures are way more racist in subtler ways. It is also true that some religious groups are far more closed minded but this is life and nobody said that life is fair, and if they did they were lying.
2006-09-10 07:10:34 · answer #2 · answered by dan_dan_building 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u'VE A point. I think a lot of us're like politicians. we would discuss things for hours and never learn anything. why? 1.we think we know enough already.we do not feel need to change.
People assume their thoughts are right, which is ignorant.
I think we need to learn to really take time and think about the info we hear from others before answering back.
Ignorance 1) is a lack of knowledge. Ignorance is also a "state of being ignorant" or unaware/uninformed. Ex: "In debate class Bill lost the debate because he was ignorant in (without knowledge of) that subject." In such a case the term is not pejorative, and may even be used as a self–descriptive term, as in "I am ignorant of (some subect or topic)". Ignorance can also be more than a lack of knowledge. It can include a deliberate intent to ignore knowledge or facts that conflict with what someone believes or wants to be true.
2006-09-10 07:08:17 · answer #3 · answered by V 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I respect people for their beliefs, but it's when they try to force their beliefs on me that I have a problem. Beliefs should remain simply as that, beliefs and not actions. I'm not relgious and I never will be and I would appreciate it if people of all faiths could accept that. Having said that, I think debate and questioning why things are the way they are is healthy. I am a teacher and I am always teaching my students to dig deeper and question the world around them. Ignorance and blindly following something is dangerous. However if after evaluating everything and religion is the solution for you then thats fine, as long as it is a decision you are making off your own accord not beacause someone told you to believe.
2006-09-10 07:22:45 · answer #4 · answered by wombatusium 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sandeecbell makes the point all so beautifully clear.
Most fundamentalist Christians can't even have the discussion. "This is the Holy Book, it's 100% right, and I'm not wrong, and you're going to hell because you don't believe it, and it's perfect and written/inspired by god!"
I once tried to start a discussion with a Christian, "Assume just for a moment that it's not true." And I spent ten minutes listening to him rant and rave about how I was wrong and blahblahblah so I finally walked away -- because he couldn't even conceive of the possibility it might be untrue.
So, let me ask you this: Assume for the moment that there is no God. How would you live your life differently?
If the first thought that popped into your mind was, "But there is a God!" ... you have your answer.
If not, you're not as bad as 95% of your cohort and I've no qualms with you personally.
2006-09-10 07:18:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I won't attack someone for that, but I have no faith in relgion at all, so there really isn't much for you to question. And from what I have seen, Christian's (not all) have a lot of extremist who label other religions as a "cult" and ridcule them rather then ask an honest and sincere question. Which is one reason why I rudely debate the bible sometimes because all religions rely on faith rather then fact and therefore all religions can be questioned.
2006-09-10 07:12:00 · answer #6 · answered by rab2344 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why question someone else's beliefs. Be happy and content with your own. I am a Christian and live my life as well as I can. I respect all people no matter what their belief as God placed us on this earth with choices. You can have debates and discussions with others but I think questioning someones beliefs makes it seem like a demeaning question.
2006-09-10 07:11:08 · answer #7 · answered by Funny Bunny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No way, you are not close-minded. Religion or spirituality is necessary for personal growth. I am not religious at all and my argument with organized religion is its rigidness in judging others, so I do not judge others one way or another. I think we all need to respect each others' beliefs and points of view. I respect yours and hope you respect mine. It is through those discussion that we both can grow and learn and, I hope, become better people.
2006-09-10 07:08:31 · answer #8 · answered by Pyramider 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Blessed are ye when men revile you and persecute you and say all manner of evil things against you, falsely for my sake.
Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in Heaven. Matthew 5
2006-09-10 11:06:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What exactly was your question whose responses lead you to think you've been labeled a close-minded racist freak.
2006-09-10 07:09:25 · answer #10 · answered by bonzo the tap dancing chimp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋