If you are a liberal and I was a conservative, it would be okay for me to question your beliefs. If you like Raiders and I like the 49ers, it would be okay for me to question your beliefs. If you like cars and I like motorcycles, it would be okay for me to question your belief. So why is there such a double standard when it comes to religion? Why can't I question your god and his existence? Just from major religions there are so many (Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Satanism, etc.), so isn't it just expected for me to question your beliefs? Why the double standard?
(and If you have read my questions in the past, you'll know I don't insult your religion. I question the motives behind it, the text, and the supposed entity of god and how it interacts)
2006-11-09 01:25:51 · 21 answers · asked by Alucard 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am not offended.
It also depends on the perception of the query.
The way I interpret the questions....
1) If you do not believe then why question for truth or answers.
It should be of no consequence to you why I have faith and if I should prove anything to you.
2) My belief has no consequence on your life. Being a conservative or a Liberal has cause and effect on your life directly, hence the oppositions and voting procedures.
3) I want my team to win; you want your team to win. A direct opposition in the form of a contest. Big difference.
4) Your exploratory questions about God do nothing more than attempt to dispel my belief rather than you seek out God. Another difference.
So my life has no effect on yours.
Your life has no effect on mine.
God is real, honest and true.
The double standard you speak of comes into play when you question the heart of a person's life.
There are offshoots that come from Religion about politics, but that is a totally separate entity.
Arguments come from different views.
Religion should have little arguments since it is personal and you have little to gain by understanding my standing with Jesus and the God our Father.
Politics and sports will always have contests.
Have a good day.
2006-11-09 01:40:58 · answer #1 · answered by dyke_in_heat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not offended. You have said nothing against me, and I appreciate that. I'm sure many other Christians will agree w/ me. When I do get offended is when people say "oh, you're so stupid for believing in God"...calling me stupid would be offending me. But thats an entirely different story.
Many people question God and His existence, and I'm not going to fight w/ you or act offended -- that's not my deal, all I'm going to say is look into it, and seek Him w/ all you heart, not w/ the purpose of putting Him down or disproving His existence, b/c by doing that you'll only come to a dead end in life. But seek Him so you can actually find Him. Believe me, He's right there.
God bless you.
2006-11-09 09:33:06 · answer #2 · answered by ac28 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If a person questions my belief i'll be happy to explain why i beelief what i believe, but when you make a statement about my belief that is not true, that means you do not want an explanation. A statement is not the same as a question, you ask questions because you are interested in knowing why and not to berate or anger another. So if you ask your questions properly, i dont think people will be upset afterall its only a question and it cant force me to change my beliefs.
2006-11-09 09:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by girlfunny 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I am a Christian, and I love it when someone questions my beliefs. That means they are seeking God.
When I talk to someone who I know has different beliefs (last time was just on my last planetrip -- I sat next to two Hindus for 9 hours) I show respect for their belief system, and I want to learn as much as I can from them.
I think some people question our beliefs in an argumentative way. That also means that they are curious. Those who are not mature in the faith will take offense. Those who are mature in the faith take it as an opportunity.
2006-11-09 09:33:14 · answer #4 · answered by Dianne C 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
The offense comes from the perception that it's only the Christian faith that gets questioned on here. I rarely see anything that questions the existence of Budda or Allah or the other religions deities or that suggests that their religious texts are myths. It not only the questions posted but many responses to questions as well.
2006-11-09 09:32:29 · answer #5 · answered by roamin70 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm ok with your questioning of God and Christianity. I have had healthy disagreements with people like yourself. I grew up christian and questioned it myself for about 4 yrs in my mid 20's (I'm 31 now... not that it matters.) I do get offended when someone comes at me with nothing more than attacks. I'm willing to listen to your thoughts. All I ask is that you listen to what I have to say as well. What we both have to realize is that all we can do is present the information and let people make up their own minds. None of us should be converting anyone. And for fellow christians out there who disagree with my last statement: Remember, it is our job to stay faithful (witness, stand up for the truth, etc.). It is God's job to do the converting.
2006-11-09 09:38:52 · answer #6 · answered by ScottyJae 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
"Seeing is believing. If I can’t see it, I don’t believe it exists."
We believe in many things that we can’t see. Ask a skeptic if he has ever seen the wind. Has he seen history? Has he ever seen his brain? We see the effects of the wind, but the wind is invisible. We have records of history, but it is by "faith" that we believe certain historical events happened. Television waves are invisible, but an antenna and a receiver can detect their presence. The unregenerate man likewise has a "receiver." However, the receiver (his spirit) is dead because of sin (Ephesians 2:1). He needs to be plugged into the life of God; then he will come alive and be aware of the invisible spiritual realm.
2006-11-09 09:31:14 · answer #7 · answered by Derek B 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I dont see anything wrong with asking questions and really wanting to know what people have to say on the issue. I think many people tend to get uppset because many questions arent really questions they are just attempts at one person bashing another persons beliefs.
2006-11-09 09:31:05 · answer #8 · answered by kramerfam2000 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as I am being questioned and not personally attacked, I do not mind any question. I do not know anyone here well enough to be offended by their opinion of me or my beliefs, so realistically why would I be worried about answering anything you post? Happy posting!!
2006-11-09 09:30:08 · answer #9 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I am christian and I dont question your beliefs or God. I accept all. I think your facts are a bit mixed up here. Talking about insulting, what are you doing now??
God Bless
2006-11-09 09:35:12 · answer #10 · answered by yeppers 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋