u dont have to believe in what others believe, but do u think disrespecting other religions kind of makes u look bad as a religious person. doesn't the bible or torah or whatever holy source there is, say that respect is important? what do u think? i have no offense, i just have an opinion. i would love to hear everyone elses opinion but please don't be rude about other religions.
2006-10-03 11:28:21 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The bible teaches us Christians to love thy neighbor. And I believe that includes respect. Just because you don't believe in the same things as others or see things differently as others, you have no right to be rude to them. My MIL is Catholic and I am Christian. We have different beliefs. I would never talk down to her about her religion nor anyone else's. What does say about me and MY religion? Great Question!!
2006-10-03 11:33:09 · answer #1 · answered by Shannon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think we all should respect each other a lot more for a lot of reasons. You're right, we don't have to believe in the other religions but we should respect each other and accept the fact that everyone is different and everyone has their own beliefs.
2006-10-03 11:32:54 · answer #2 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of the Tibetan lamas I met makes it a condition that anyone who wants to take refuge (formally become a Buddhist) with him, vows to refrain from saying any bad or disrespectful word about any other religion.
I think that's a very wise attitude. Concentrate on your own quest for Truth rather than criticizing other people's honest search.
2006-10-03 12:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by juexue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. a good religious person should respect others beliefs just as she wants her beliefs respected. all religions are man made anyway...and we alll believe in the same God...we just call him different things and have different rituals/names/texts. in the end, it is all the same. even if it isn't...who are you to disrespect what another person deeply believes in?
2006-10-03 11:32:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
does this include religious cults like Charlie Mansons and Waco?
If you just mean regular conformed religions, i dont care what people believe provided they aren't pushing their beliefs on others. Some people need faith, some dont and all should respect each others choice.
2006-10-03 11:38:42 · answer #5 · answered by Aussieblonde -bundy'd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes we have to respect all religions. that is what Islam preaches. We are not allowed to force people to be Muslims. We can just offer Da'wah (Information about Islam) but the choice is entirely up to the individual.
2006-10-03 18:52:34 · answer #6 · answered by tinuviel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian, and yes, I do respect other religions (although I do not agree) as I respect other people. We are told to love our enemies no matter what they do to us or what they say
2006-10-03 11:31:34 · answer #7 · answered by Daniel K 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
u r right
christians think they have the right religion 100 %
jewish think they hav ethe right religion 100%
muslimes think they hav ethe right religion 100 %
which one is the truth ?
offcourse each one believe on a religion he / she will say its the truth
then what is the end of our fight if we dont ready to hear each other
then we have to respect each other and live in peace
no one choose his / her religion each one found himself in a nation to pray to something so he must think its the truth 100 %
japaness people are very smart people they think about new technology but they pray to stones why ?
because the found thier parents pray to it
i mean by that we must respect each other
2006-10-03 11:35:33 · answer #8 · answered by micho 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can only speak for my relationship with Jesus Christ...
We are to go out and spread the Gospel of Jesus. We are not told to brow beat or kill anyone for not believing. It's about faith and free will!
Everyone is entitled to believe what that want to believe. I may not agree but I won't hate on them!
Jesus tells us to love God the Father with everything we have (greatest commandment) and the second one is to love one another has He (Jesus) has loved us.
2006-10-03 11:32:25 · answer #9 · answered by Salvation is a gift, Eph 2:8-9 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. A spiritual person will respect other beliefs besides their own.
2006-10-03 11:37:52 · answer #10 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋