2006-11-04 12:02:04 · 16 answers · asked by . 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, never. I respect others beliefs. No religion is better than other. And I also respect atheists and agnostics too. I don't try to indoctrinate or preach to other persons. everyone has their own beliefs and i respect that. I practice tolerance.
What i can't tolerate is when some persons use their beliefs to hurt or control others.
2006-11-04 12:08:17 · answer #1 · answered by Dulcinea 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there comes a point when debating beliefs that debate turns in to name calling and attacks. I try not to do this although I may have a couple times without meaning to.
You can have debate without attacking. Just because you do not believe the same way is no reason to do that. If someone does not want to believe what you do, and logical reasoning does not sway them, then what does that hurt you?
It is just the really vocal radicals on every side that really do the attacking - most everyone else is a little more understanding.
2006-11-04 20:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by Sage Bluestorm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I attack others beliefs but not the person, ideas are open to debate people deserve dignity and the right to belie ve as they will and we can always agree to disagree, I dont teach I verbalize my own if asked but do not try to impose my values on others except for one and that is all people deserve to be treated with dignity, I am a strong advocate of humanity
2006-11-04 20:06:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not attack them, but I do question them. I am agnostic, so while I do believe that there is a "higher power" I have not found that any one organized religion really answers my questions. So when I meet people with strong faith, I ask them about it, if only to understand how they are able to have such strong confidence that those answers/beliefs are the "right" ones. Ideally, I would LOVE to have the peace of mind that must come from feeling so sure. And so my search continues...
2006-11-04 20:05:29 · answer #4 · answered by HearKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't attack others beliefs because it's not my place to tell anyone what to believe in, it's called free agency. I would only teach my beliefs if someone where to ask me what my beliefs are, and I might mention them in a religious discussion.
2006-11-04 20:08:52 · answer #5 · answered by Brandy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I attack everyone's beliefs. A belief is an idea that someone holds as true that is not based on any proof or evidence. In this enlightened day and age, we need to stop giving so much credence to ignorant beliefs, and instead favor knowledge built on evidence. Science has filled in the gaps of our ignorance that beliefs once held, while giving us such miracles as modern medicine.
2006-11-04 20:05:57 · answer #6 · answered by Michael 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I do not attack others for their beliefs. I ask questions about others beliefs and say mine for a trade of information. While we talk, I never tell them they are wrong for believing in their faith. Like I was taught, everyone has a different journey of faith. I am always curious as to how some one practices their faith. I agree, religion tolerance is what we all need.
2006-11-04 23:36:12 · answer #7 · answered by Alyissa D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Attacking beliefs is fundamental to progress. Without it, we will still believe that the earth is flat. Which is why we always have to back up our own beliefs with good evidence.
2006-11-04 20:15:32 · answer #8 · answered by ali 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I basically try to help people understand the essence of their own religion (the truth) For example when someone says that in their religion it is OK to eat meat. I have to say Is there killing in the spiritual world.The animals do not even eat each other there so we have to get off of the suedo religious platform and look for the truth and what man has interpreted. And do we want peace and if so how can we have peace if we kill animals Krishna says in the Gita " Whenever their is a decline in religious principals and the truth appears to be lost, I appear again and again or send my representative." so it is all Gods teachings, but much is lost through translations and mans interpretation to try to enjoy and control. We have to be extremely sincere and fearless to question the untruth in our religion and look to the truth. Go to http://www.stephen-knapp.com for universal truths
2006-11-04 20:09:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attack, no. Criticize, yes.
I criticize those whose beliefs are intolerant of others beliefs.
I also criticize those religions who claim to be the one and only true religion and that the followers of other religions are in error.
No, I do not teach my own. I promote by own by condemning intolerance by any of the others.
A belief in the superiority of anything will ultimately contribute to the pride that precedes the fall.
History has shown that all of man's constructs ultimately crumble to dust - including superiority and exclusivity.................
2006-11-04 20:35:11 · answer #10 · answered by Huero 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋