John Lennon's "Imagine" said if we get rid of religion, there would be no more fighting, no more war. But I think he took it a step to far.
It's fine to believe in what you want, but why do we try to force others to believe in what we believe? Is it because we think it's our job to save everyone, or is it because we want everyone to act the way we do? With or without religion, as long as we all have different DNA, we will act differently. So accept it and move on. Worry about yourself and your own actions, and your own relationship with God!
2006-12-08 05:09:46 · 10 answers · asked by Big Larry 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Justin, I care about what others do...just not what they believe.
2006-12-08 05:14:44 · update #1
Because it makes people feel smart and superior to know for themselves that they know an ultimate truth they can neither prove, defend or articulate.
2006-12-08 05:13:26 · answer #1 · answered by Wyleeguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People make decisions based on what they believe. Some people help the orphans, widows, etc. and keep self from sinful living because that is what they believe is pure religion before God.
Some people kill others just because others don't believe as they do. It is rooted in self righteousness. Judging others as inferior.
2006-12-08 13:14:40 · answer #2 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You raise a good question. BUT, coming at this from a Christian perspective - we are told to spread the gospel. We are created for God's purpose and one of those purposes is to spread the gospel and evangelize!
2006-12-08 13:13:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if someone on the other side of the country murders someone or steals something.....does that affect you directly???
nope......but be assured it will affect you in the long run. everything that affects society affects you.
this is universally applicable
well i just mean what one "believes" and what one "does" are often the same. the actions reveal the secrets of the heart...
2006-12-08 13:12:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice in therory, but don't forget there are fascists out there who, if left unbabysat, will kill all who don't believe in them.
We should only tolerate the non-extremists.
2006-12-08 13:13:46 · answer #5 · answered by Lily P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Makes us feel better...its like doing something wrong..and fining out if anyone Else has done it too..
2006-12-08 13:12:43 · answer #6 · answered by babo1dm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We care because we are social creatures and need to relate to each other.
2006-12-08 13:12:27 · answer #7 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because humans are social creatures
2006-12-08 13:15:39 · answer #8 · answered by amy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it isnt about someone elses beliefs anymore, its about their beliefs becoming merged with laws and government to enforce on other people.
2006-12-08 13:12:29 · answer #9 · answered by Red Eye 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok..move on.
2006-12-08 13:11:20 · answer #10 · answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋