Why do religious people think that their belief makes them nice, respecful giving people. I do not believe in any god or religion and I treat people with the courtesy they deserve and I am a nice guy even if I do say myself. There are lots of examples of fiendish so called religious people (percentage wise its probably worringly high) I say follow some common sense rules about what is right and wrong, we all have a capability to decide for ourselves. Outlaw religion, that would be a positive step. Agree?
2006-09-20 18:44:53 · 11 answers · asked by paolo m 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't get it either. Some say one has to submit to some higher being to even have a set of moral standards, but I disagree. Apparantly, if there is some sort of heaven, my good deeds won't get me in; my lack of faith in Jesus will send me down below. Outlaw religion it is.
2006-09-20 18:50:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are right that people whether they have a faith or not can be 'nice' or 'nasty' people. However, what I ask myself is how we think we have the right to define 'nice'. I feel I am much nicer than my sister, but her husband may not agree. I may think I deserve heaven much more than my mate who had an affair, but who am I to judge, there might have been very good reasons why she did that, and can I honestly say I would never? What Jesus did for me is to give me a moral base so my decisions on what's right and wrong or nice etc aren't subject to how I feel on a particular day.
Having a faith has little to do with behaviour although one would hope that those who profess to adhere to a belief system would work hard at being a better person tomorrow than they are today. (This transformation can take years so anyone new to a faith might not be outwardly changed for a while, but it does start instantly on the inside) In the case of Christianity, my faith is all about what Jesus did for me. His sacrifice on the cross is a free and undeserved gift. My acceptance of that gift is what makes me a Christian, not necessarily my behaviour. If I were to judge anyones beliefs based on their behaviour I wouldn't want to be an atheist, christian, muslim, satanist unless I met particularly nice athiests, christians and muslims.
Further reading, try Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, it's very old now but classic, you should be able to get hold of a copy.
2006-09-20 21:40:33 · answer #2 · answered by good tree 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Outlaw us, but we will not outlaw you.
It's hard to see the difference between a Christian and a non-Christian these days I know. Our society is based on Christian beliefs... well for the most part... ethics wise anyway. So you and I have been infused with Christ's teachings like it or not.
Read a lil bit about how people acted in pe-Christian times and I know, these days we act pretty bad and cover ourselves in a pretense of Christianity and civility. I never met you and never will... but I hope you the best and a happy life... without Christianty that thought would not be possible.
2006-09-20 19:05:10 · answer #3 · answered by blushredcobra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm really glad you are a nice person.. nice people make good neighbors and I wish you would be a neighbor in heaven as well andI have a friend who can get you in, but should we part company upon death then know I wish you the very best, and that is not just glib talk, I hope nice people have either a pleasant or non existant future after death which ever they desire. Me and my friends, and I know some of them are not nice they are known for shooting their own wounded you know, will be with God and I suspect they will have very little memory of their life on earth and few or no rewards, but I will be glad they are there. The ones I really feel sorry for are the ones who think they are going to live in heaven and will not be allowed in.
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2006-09-20 18:56:04 · answer #4 · answered by icheeknows 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Outlawing religion would have the opposite effect than what we want. We want to educate the religious types so they no longer need religion; if we outlaw it, we'd only make them martyrs.
Oh, and to blushredwhatever, put the bible down and go read a history book, you'll see that your response is utter crap. Every civilization has laws (or at least traditions that are as strong as law) against killing its people, against stealing, laws to make life livable for everybody. Xianity does not have a monopoly on morality.
2006-09-20 21:47:23 · answer #5 · answered by Big_Drew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agreed BUT Its not God's fault that religeon is all screwed up.
I would not reject our creator just because some mental people decide I am going to hell for listening to Rock and Roll or watching the Simpsons or "god-gorbid" wearing pants as a woman.
Also I do not sit in a church every Sunday-then treat others like crap all week long. BUT I do believe in GOD!!
2006-09-20 19:04:38 · answer #6 · answered by AveGirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've always said that religion promotes bigotry.
In my opinion, religion is outdated and unneeded.
But...
I come to realise that some people do need it. They need the crutch that it provides. They need the hope that life isn't all there is. They need simple explanations for things they don't understand.
I'm not prepared to take away people's hope and understanding and if ONE theist comes up to me and is nice to me and doesn't display the arrogant attitude I often see, then I think possibly it worth it. I know enough people who are religious and are good people to make me see beyond the bad apples.
2006-09-20 18:54:05 · answer #7 · answered by heidavey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here here! I'm a little sinning sod and dont pretend otherwise but my sins only hurt myself and no other! I no the law and do my best to help peeps out if I can yet Im still off to hell when the lights go out!
2006-09-20 18:51:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Agreed. I got the "Most Christ-like" Award from the local Lion's Club as a high school senior...
Apparently, the teachers who nominated me didn't know I was an atheist.
2006-09-20 18:52:39 · answer #9 · answered by SecondStar 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
because they are :
hyp‧o‧crite
–noun 1. a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, esp. a person whose actions belie stated beliefs.
2. a person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, esp. one whose private life, opinions, or statements belie his or her public statements.
2006-09-20 18:51:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋