I have stated on my Answers profile that I appreciate ALL faiths and wish to break down the typical stereotypes associated with each one. However another Yahoo member chose to take other bits and peices of my profile as a means of questioning, even debunking my faith. Why does this seem acceptable to anyone of faith? Isn't it the teachings of all faiths to love, accept and show compassion to all? Why do we not do this?
2006-12-01 14:47:48 · 12 answers · asked by Celestian Vega 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
People who lack conviction in thier own beliefs, feel the need defend them.
2006-12-01 14:52:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well, I think it's fair to question other people's faith. For instance, say someone is a hard core athiest, a physicalist if you will. But then they believe in ghosts. The logician is correct in asserting that this person isn't truly a physicalist, unless they use the term incorrectly: by accepting the existence of ghosts, a person has to accept the existence of something outside of the realm of science. If a person believes that ghosts are within the realm of science, then you're really just extending science to cover the existence of ghosts, something it does not as of yet do. Perhaps the existence of multiple planes of reality and an "afterlife" is an observational phenomena, and therefore the physicalist can say that it is in line with their belief structure. However, this means that the physicalist is at odds with what physicalism means.
IPSO FACTO!
Christianity means what? Some say it means "complete and utter adherence to the bible." Which bible? Depends on who you ask: there's many versions. Others think it's just the acceptance of Jesus Christ as one's lord and savior. What the heck does THAT mean? Well, the jury's still out on that too. If someone questions your faith it means A.) They're right, and you don't know what you believe, and something is inconsistent or, much more likely B.) You're using different definitions than what you're used to, and they're arguing an inconsistency of logic that arises BECAUSE of their usage of their definition in the reference to your belief structure!
ERGO! It is a communication breakdown.
Now if you're wondering WHY they have to point out the logical inconsistencies in a person's belief structure (which only exist BECAUSE of this communication breakdown, in this case anyway), well, logicans like myself have a desire for "truth" which is something left relatively ambiguous, but ultimately the idea is this: logic is the only thing that can't be wrong. A = A. The only way that's not true is if A is two seperate things, and that's a miscalculation of logic (interesting side point: language is at least in part illogical).
Finally, people don't like it when something challanges their world view. Just as you are distressed that you are being disputed, so are they upset that there are others who posit a world view contrary to their own; many do not have the state of mind to assert that other's world views are irrelevant.
2006-12-01 23:00:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I understand your point completely. The same thing upsets me here when I try to offer an answer regarding Islamic beliefs and everyone is ready to hate it and wants to run it into the ground with false and uneducated ideas and myths that they have heard when they really don't have a clue what they are talking about. Wouldn't it be logical that if you don't know something you would ask a person who does and who lives it?
My best advice to you is instead of feeling that they are debunking your faith, you should feel sorry for them because they don't have enough sense to be logical or to even listen to something or to at least understand the differences whether or not they believe in it. I am not expecting anyone to convert based on my advice or beliefs but I would hope that they would at least absorb a new fact regarding my religion. Not only would it help them have a better understanding of others who they work with or live near but it would also help them to tolerate others.
2006-12-01 23:02:28 · answer #3 · answered by Mom_of_two 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the faith of some others is based on lies and obxiously false logic.
Those with genuine sensible questions get genuine sensible answers but there are so many that deny logic
2006-12-01 22:53:46 · answer #4 · answered by Nemesis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The truth: The ONLY time I do this is to combat non-Christian cults who pretend to be Christian and deceive many with their lies.
If somebody wants to be Jewish, Hindu. Buddhist, Muslim, Pagan, Atheist, Agnostic....I won't say a peep. Live and let live.
But when groups of cultists use Christian terminology and language ....and if they actually have a "different Jesus" or a "different Gospel" - it's my duty to speak up and "blow the certain trumpet".
2006-12-01 22:58:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because certain people of faith feel they need to make their beliefs everyone's law. Eff that. I'll try to wake up anyone, in any way that I can.
Sorry to sound crude, but that's the way I feel.
2006-12-01 22:51:39 · answer #6 · answered by TinyPuppyWuppy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is because religious belief is mutually exclusive. If my religion is the one TRUE belief and what I practice is right then what you believe if different, just has to be wrong.
It is therefore my duty to tell you that your beliefs are WRONG!
2006-12-01 22:53:47 · answer #7 · answered by creole lady 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus confronted people when they were wrong. But he didn't confront them with hatred or bitterness, he confronted them in truth. Sadly people can't quite match how good Jesus was in debates.
2006-12-01 23:18:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps, even with all our differences, we seek a Oneness
2006-12-01 22:50:02 · answer #9 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a good way to examine your own beliefs.
2006-12-01 23:02:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋