One of the things I find so annoying about religion is the tendency to criticize, belittle and trash talk people with other beliefs.
Is it a Christian value to devalue people who believe in another god or perhaps not one at all?
2006-12-28 15:38:04 · 17 answers · asked by Johnny Johnny 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think it's a human reaction. I feel it stems from insecurity. Some people can't handle having their beliefs questioned. Not believing the same way they do or the same thing they do can be seen as being questioned. It also makes me think their faith isn't as strong as they think it should be, so they over compensate by putting down other belief systems.
2006-12-28 15:41:47 · answer #1 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A good Christian should not devalue anyone. Now that doesnt mean they will be accwpting but they should say there viewpoint in a respectful way and If it is there choosing they will try to show you a different way any christian who is mean or hateful over someones differences isnt a Christian in my book. Judge not for ye be judged
2006-12-28 16:11:55 · answer #2 · answered by Catie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As sala'amu alei'kum, azizi.
It is, verily, a very sad thing that the People of the Book hate each other, nowadays!
Hate is so much against the Will of Allah, our Father, who loves us all equally, for He is the Most Merciful, the Most Beneficient.
This is why I have turned my back upon Islam which is not in keeping with the Will of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Beneficient.
May Peace and Blessings be upon all of you.
Ma sala'amah, ya azizi.
2006-12-28 16:07:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here you are pointing out that people of different beliefs are hateful, yet you only mention Christianity. Are you saying only Christians do this? Would that then make you guilty of the same thing that you find so annoying?
God Bless you and have a Happy New Year.
2006-12-28 15:44:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I won't openly trash someones beliefs in public.There are just 3 types of religions that annoy me but I respect other peoples beliefs. The ones that annoy me are J. witnesses bec they always show up at my door, Mormons same and there rock stealing is pretty silly and Muslims Bec they treat there women like trash/ they love to kill people. But I have friends that believe in certain things
2006-12-28 15:45:35 · answer #5 · answered by Monet 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Fear of the unknown. People who fear different religions soon hate it. They don't want anything to threaten their beliefs. They want everything to be perfect in their little world and they will not tolerate anything that is different - what if it was right. Fear is the drive behind much hate and intolerance.
2006-12-28 15:56:45 · answer #6 · answered by The Pope 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not all religions are like this, only exclusivist religions. They do so out of fear and desire to control.
There are religions in the world that believe there is good in all belief systems.
2006-12-28 15:42:40 · answer #7 · answered by suede_blueyes 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's just a whole lot of people out there that think they and their beliefs are better than anyone else's.
2006-12-28 15:41:11 · answer #8 · answered by Haven17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they do it because they think ur crazy or insane and they reject ppl like that. u can still love the. ppl will call u names tell u ur stupid or ur mad. just remember God is with u through it all and other ppl have gone through much worse. don't let critisism make u hate ppl. don't make criticism make u stop testififing. stay strong and remember John 3:16.
2006-12-28 15:44:35 · answer #9 · answered by EMMY 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Thats the hypocrite value.
2006-12-28 15:39:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋