That is impossible, Christians are the majority. They ought to try being the only Buddhist in their social circle and see how they feel.
2006-12-21 03:23:08 · 19 answers · asked by a_delphic_oracle 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE TO ALL!
2006-12-21 03:23:39 · update #1
I have seen a couple of questions today stating that Christians in America are being persecuted. I don't think these people own a dictionary. If they do, they don't know how to use one. They can't possibly think that anyone is going to believe they are being persecuted, except others who feel the way they do. (This is what lead me to ask about the War on Christmas.)
That's just it. Other religious groups are asking for the same freedoms the majority enjoys and they feel this is persecution. This has to be one of the most childish things I've seen a group of people try to pull in a long time.
2006-12-21 03:29:33 · answer #1 · answered by Kithy 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Only taking a stab here, but likely because of political correctness and the position of those who look down upon strict Christianity. The legal system (the courts) have made it so the minority is constructing the laws and the majority is no longer to act as they once did. Additionally, the media always tends to slant towards a more humanistic (less religious) view, completely taking God out of the picture. Now, I am not offended by this because I believe, for the most part, religion is a personal matter (as I imagine you would also, as a Buddhist). No one should feel persecuted, but it happens. As far as you being persecuted...you have to be kidding. For years I associated primarily with Buddhists her in America, and it never came up or would have crossed their minds (although I did find it odd that most states don't recognize a marriage performed by a Buddhist monk). I think everyone should be more like those Buddhists I knew, and not be easily offended, but respect all people and all beliefs. As they always told me, no matter how you eat a cake you still get to the middle.
2006-12-21 03:36:24 · answer #2 · answered by straightup 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-15 09:15:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't impossible. Being in the majority as a nation does not mean an individual Christian does not get persecuted for that belief by someone.
Likewise, if being a Buddhist gets you persecuted in your social circle, you should consider getting a different, less ignorant social circle.
2006-12-21 03:27:30 · answer #4 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's not impossible, although I will admit being a Buddhist might be a little worse :)
If more than 90% of American's are Christian's and are not persecuted, please explain why it is so hard to display a nativity scene in public, or sing carols at the "Christmas" play?
2006-12-21 03:28:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Hang out here for a while and you will see how we can can feel that way.
You make a point about the Buddhist but those opposed to Christianity are very vocal, unkind and intentionally wanting to verbally harm.
Example below... do you think she is exaggerating a bit? There seems to be a lower level of respect and behavior..from those who say they espouse tolerance!
2006-12-21 03:27:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Because some and I mean "some", not all, have a martyr complex. They think that by looking for persecution they are securing a good seat in the hereafter.
2006-12-21 03:26:49 · answer #7 · answered by MeanKitty 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Happy Solstice to you as well, I know where you're coming from. They should try being any other religion for one day and then they'll see how annoying it is when you get about 50 times a day you're going to hell because you don't believe in my god.....
2006-12-21 03:27:38 · answer #8 · answered by mhireangel 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Yeah exactly considering how Christians are like 98% of the population.
2006-12-21 03:25:19 · answer #9 · answered by robedzombiesoul 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
If answers is any indicator, Christians are persecuted on a regular basis. That's okay, Merry Christmas anyway!
2006-12-21 03:28:30 · answer #10 · answered by Firespider 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋