if people are more moderate religiously, should they not,,,?

Question

speak out loudly against the radicals?

we often hear we are a religion of peace and love, most " --- " ,,fill in the blank, of us dont feel/act the way of the haters/radicals within our midst,,,,

but do most do more then that? do they vocally loudly speak out and protest against those within their own midst ? or is it still a "others against us" mentality?

thanks all for the answers, some good ones, and some that seemed to miss my point , which was, do you feel a responsibility to protest those within your own religion who support radicalism and/or violence

Answer 1

This phrase comes to mind. "Turn the other cheek" and that is often taken as look the other way. People don't want to get involved, because what if they are wrong or they do get involved and their eyes are opened as to the wishful thing of the church that we can't make a difference. The church as much as it tries to promote positives are in the fact holding people from speaking out, because they basically telling them to look the other way

Answer 2

I think it is a basic human trait to be silly and stupid. I am sure the founders of most religions meant it for their followers to do good and avoid evil. That is - encourage good parenting, high manners, loyalty, truth, justice, etc. and abhorr treason, theft, murder, prostitution, etc. For some reason, the followers later on get themselves too busy fighting over minute interpretations of the verses they inherited and ignoring the big picture of morality. I think that any group, religious or otherwise, that is judgemental in nature and denies other people the right to disagree should be banned and made illegal.

Answer 3

You would not believe: I had just typed almost two paragraphs to your answer and my ie froze up. I don't have the energy to go back into that again, so I'll just make this short. "Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition". What I mean by that is people have the right to believe whatever they want whether we think it right or wrong. We all have to stand for what we believe in despite people's apparent right to criticize. I believe in Jesus, so I have the obligation to defend myself against those who do not. If someone believes they have to kill me in the name of their religion, then I will do my best to send them to their virgins. If this does not answer your question, then, yes, we should speak out against anything and anyone we don't believe even in our own midst. It is always "others against us". If you don't believe in a higher power, then all of this is moot. If you do, then you have an obligation to stand up in the face of being labeled a radical or a hater. As for me, if you believe in Jesus, then ,welcome brother or sister. If you don't, then I'll state again, "praise the Lord and pass the ammunition".

Answer 4

Christians are expected to know the real and present truth of God's word. When confronted with false teachings and lies Christians must speak out forcefully against them without being rude. Or else false teachings and lies repeated long enough can replace the right teachings in Christians' and others' minds if they are not debunked.

Answer 5

Unfortunately, moderation also means less likely to see others as radicals. It's less far to the fringe of the carpet from the middle.

Answer 6

Praising God should not be done in moderation. Speak where the Bible speaks and be silent where the Bible is silent. God's word is the only thing that matters, not our opinions on religion.

Answer 7

Your Answer from GOD'S WORD!

(2Timothy 4:1-to-4) I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;
(2Ti 4:2) Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
(2Ti 4:3) For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
(2Ti 4:4) And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

Thanks, RR, http://home.att.net/~roger459

Answer 8

feel as though I should not try to convert others by words as GOD is to big to be in only one place and each mortal has the free will to worship as they please as long as the laws rules and mores of the Country are adhered to. my dad always said, " I'd rather see a good sermon than hear one. " this is what he did never tooting his own horn just doing a good deed and helping others the best he could in everyday life. each of us march to our own beat of the drum and no beat is better than another in my opinion.

Answer 9

that is probably the only time i am loud
i am against bigotry , hate and anything that belittles or upsets others ... no matter what faith

Answer 10

I try, but if your not careful everyone ends up angry with you.

Love and blessings Don