Unconditional love - that's what Jesus (pbuh) taught us. Do we really practise it? Do you find it hard sometimes? Why? Why not?
serious responses, please ..... i have deepest respect for Jesus' (pbuh) teachings
2006-11-16 09:51:27 · 18 answers · asked by Regina 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
ok, Paladin ........ first of all, my religion is islam, but i do respect Jesus (pbuh) highly ...... one of my favourites
please, if u don't respect him - don't mention him at all
2006-11-16 09:57:41 · update #1
thanks sherzade ..... *blush*
2006-11-16 09:59:06 · update #2
paladin, now u're speaking common sense! would give u a thumb up, but already gave u one down. do u forgive me?
2006-11-16 10:02:59 · update #3
and we have a best answer - paladin!
i appreciate ur honesty :) and u're right - unconditional love doesn't exist - unfortunately
2006-11-16 10:17:12 · update #4
With all respect to your faith, I don't believe unconditional love exists, and I don't think Jesus was an example of unconditional love either. At least not the Jesus who damns to hell anyone who doesn't accept the premise that he's the one and only Son of God. That's not love, nor is it justice. But I certainly admire him for encouraging his followers to obey the Jewish commandment to "love thy neighbor." It's a very noble goal. I also believe in treating my neighbors with respect and helping them in every way I can when they are in need.
Azra: "please, if u don't respect him - don't mention him at all"
I'm not mocking you or Islam. I'm sharing my viewpoint, which I'm free to do on an open forum. Loving thy neighbor does not mean that one must love one's neighbor unconditionally, regardless of what he does to you.
I certainly forgive the thumbs-down, Azra. In fact, I'll admit that I should have formed my answer fully before pressing Send. I respect other people's right to believe what they will. I just think unconditional love isn't necessarily the virtue it appears to be, and probably isn't humanly possible, even with faith. But caring for your fellow man: I certainly believe that is a moral duty.
2006-11-16 09:53:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Just to start off, I'm a non-believer, so if I say anything to offend anyone I'm sorry! But you asked for a serious answer. Well here goes. . .
. . . No we don't really practice unconditional love. It may have been what Jesus taught, but whether or not people actually go trough with all of this guys teaching is a whole other story in itself. And on I really don't love my neighbor, but i'm not saying i hate the guy either. And trust me, he is far,far away from lovcing anybody besides himself. And yes it is hard to find becasue it's not there. And just when you think you find someone who does care about those teachings or whatever, you usually find that these people are fake. It's the sad hard truth, but it's the truth none the less. And the truth is people aren't capable of unconditional love for anybody. Love yes, unconditional love for a complete stranger, or any body for that fact, impossible!
2006-11-16 17:58:48 · answer #2 · answered by hippie_at_heart 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Love is an attitude of respect. It does not mean you blindly do or follow what ever your neighbour does. All love is subject to a moral standard which is the Bible. For example if your neghbour asks your help to murder someone, you are under no obligation to help him even though you love him very very much. In fact you are obligated to stop him in every way you legally can. True love answers to God in all things.
I Cr 13;8a, Love never fails!!!!!
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2006-11-16 17:57:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Look around. Not all people do that. The world would be better if we all did. Even though I may not agree with all of Jesus' teachings, I respect the guy because he has the guts to express his beliefs, teach those beliefs to those willing to listen, and die for what he believes in. Just think. How many of us would ACTUALLY do that?
2006-11-16 17:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by RNH 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think you have Jesus confused with PETA. He clearly states that God loves those who love him, not everybody. The quote where he says we are to love our neighbor includes the admonishment 'as we love ourselves', which would seem to mean that the neighbor is no different than we are if they Love God. Its not a new teaching. That is, its one that was often given to the Chosen. Which, by the way, never seemed to grasp.
2006-11-16 18:06:59 · answer #5 · answered by Marcus R. 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Man has confused loving and liking. We are not required to like everyone. Some people are just not likable. But we can love all, and I will tell you that as a Christian, I have an edge. My Jesus lives in my heart and I can love anyone He loves because He is willing to do it for me if I allow it.
2006-11-16 17:58:42 · answer #6 · answered by martha d 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you truly believe in your Jesus, then those that do believe should do as he says about loving thy neighbor, but I find it hard to believe the believers since many are openly racists and many more closet racists. Matter of fact all religions are the same, look at the Islamic religion, some want to kill not of the same faith and uses the name of Allah in doing so.
2006-11-16 17:55:42 · answer #7 · answered by me_worry? 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I do try to. It is hard, very hard sometimes when they are mean. I could never be as perfect as Jesus was, but I do try give unconditional love to people.
2006-11-16 18:01:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I try to but i find it very difficult.I do unto others as they do to me.
I do treat everyone with love,but i expect it in return to.
I am learning a lot from wonderful people like yourself here on yahoo Q&A.
2006-11-16 17:55:53 · answer #9 · answered by Sherzade 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I do find it hard especially when it involves children but otherwise I do respect my neighbours
2006-11-16 17:55:52 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋