now i know that most people i meet who follow their religions values are pretty nice, humble people that i call the doves of faith. by and large i see the problem not from someone reading a book and believing in it but by the people who take things way to seriously. an example i guess would be 9/11(official story) or christian fundamentalism where they have the hell houses of abortion. i dont think religion will ever go away so i think that this is more important to discuss nowadays
2006-10-31 19:08:53 · 8 answers · asked by Red Eye 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, because many innocent people who practice Christianity are basically fundamentalists.
It is FANATICISM that needs to be fought! By fanaticism, I mean anybody who uses their faith politically.
2006-10-31 19:14:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
It's a bit of a generalization but I would have to say that fundamentalism is a great danger. A tolerant, open-minded, humble person of any belief system (including atheist or agnostic) is, to me, the most reliable and responsible.
But again, that is a generalization.
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2006-10-31 19:19:47 · answer #2 · answered by Alan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It must all be faced down and challenged. The Fundies are not only the most dangerous but they are the most insane and the easiest to attack. It must be remembered that the core of religion is that mild seeming culture that propogates its mythology in the recognized churches. One other thing is for you to remember not to become what you are fighting against. Atheism is not just about going against Xtians, nor is it a religion itself.
2006-10-31 20:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If anyone's going to "attack" fundamentalism, it should be the sane members of said religions, not an outside force.
Which, actually, I *do* see a lot of on here--people of a religion dealing with the extremists of their own religion. Good job, guys.
2006-10-31 19:11:05 · answer #4 · answered by angk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 21:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by bacca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is wrong to us any religion as an excuse for any attacks. religion is about the spirit of love and peace, not being "right' or attacking others who are different.
2006-10-31 19:11:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fundies are the most dangerous (Xian/Muslim or Jew) but moderates are fair game. See my answer on faith here for why.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061031235803AANzKzP&r=w#NbUvWzC7WTA4bnXj9199
2006-10-31 19:21:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one should attack anyone. We are all free agents to make our own decisions about our faith. ~Peace~
2006-10-31 19:16:14 · answer #8 · answered by starrynight1 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋