I am curious about what different religions teach about respecting the religious beliefs of those outside of their faith. It would be helpful to me to, if you could/would supply refrences.
Thank you for your time in answering this question.
2007-01-01 01:26:41 · 16 answers · asked by c.s. 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Rosends,
You state that Judaism has limitations and I would appreciate it if you or someone else could clarify this a little bit for me.
I understand about the "murdering. I would like to understand your comment about "certain other religions". What religions are fine and why others would not be.
c.s.
2007-01-01 02:33:40 · update #1
from what ive read...Buddhaism
its very spriritual.
2007-01-01 01:29:55 · answer #1 · answered by toe_jam_on_toast 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hinduism, Hindus have allowed 220 million Muslims and 10 million Christians, there are 20 odd other religions to live in India for more than 2000 Years. Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism were born from India where Hinduism was in large numbers.
Hinduism which gave birth to Buddhism is a classic example of Hinduism's tolerance and secularism.
2007-01-01 01:46:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
All the religions point to the same truth. It is their interpreters and leaders who try and keep the illision of separateness. If you are of a Christian slant, try "Forgive them father, for they do not know what they do".
Look deep within yourself for the truth. The reason most humans cannot seem to find the truth, is that the truth is not lost. They are just looking for it in the wrong place. If it was somewhere "Out There", it would seem logical that it would have been found by now and shared with and believed in by all. Or more importantly, "Known By All".
2007-01-01 02:43:52 · answer #3 · answered by cosmicaware1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to Catholic school and was taught about other religions, respecting people of other beliefs, and was even encouraged to attend other churches to see what they were about.
Every now and then, you'll get some whack-job fundamentalist saying that their religion is the ONLY true religion and that everyone else in the world is wrong. Ignore them.
I was taught to see God as the top of a mountain... there are many paths leading to God (however you know/call Him), and it doesn't matter which one you take, as long as you stay the course and continue to climb.
2007-01-01 01:33:53 · answer #4 · answered by LadyJag 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pagan, with strong Wiccan influence here. The Wiccan Rede states "An it harm none, do as ye will", and Wiccans do not believe that there is "One True Path".
Wicca tends to be tolerant of other religions and other beliefs (though as with all things, the tolerance level of individuals may vary).
For myself, I don't care what anyone else believes - if they find fulfillment on their spiritual path, that's great. So long as their path isn't harmful to others, and as long as they don't try to force others who don't share their faith to "live by their rules".
2007-01-01 01:36:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jews respect the "beliefs" of all others. It's the actions that become problems, i.e. homicide bombers. One can "believe" all Jews are evil as long as one treats all Jews with respect.
Jews believe that all the righteous of the nations have a share in the world to come. ("Righteous" meaning those who follow the Noahide laws.) Jews were "chosen" for special obligations to God, not for special rewards. All are welcome to become part of the "chosen people" as long as you are willing to obey the 613 commandments in the Torah -- and men are willing to be circumcized.
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2007-01-01 07:05:45 · answer #6 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of the world religions listed by this site, I think that most are tolerant of other religions except for the top two ranking religions.
http://www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html
2007-01-01 04:44:55 · answer #7 · answered by Witchy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many religions in the world which not only tolerate but completely accept the beliefs of others.. they do not believe that there is only one path to "God".
Paganism (in all forms), Buddhism, Unitarian Universalist, and Baha'i are all very accepting of this concept.
Thank you for asking in such a respectful manner :)
Many blessings on your path..
Kallan
2007-01-01 01:46:47 · answer #8 · answered by Kallan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
judaism has rules about the limitations of other beliefs -- one cannot have an acceptable belief that encourages murder, for example. but certain other religions are fine.
2007-01-01 01:31:29 · answer #9 · answered by rosends 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two great religious concepts , The Fatherhood of God and the consequent brotherhood of man. Some accept one or the other , but Christianity recognizes both , albeit imperfectly.
2007-01-01 01:36:42 · answer #10 · answered by samssculptures 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Baha'i Faith
“Know thou assuredly that the essence of all the Prophets of God is one and the same. Their unity is absolute. God, the Creator, saith: There is no distinction whatsoever among the Bearers of My Message. They all have but one purpose; their secret is the same secret. To prefer one in honor to another, to exalt certain ones above the rest, is in no wise to be permitted. Every true Prophet hath regarded His Message as fundamentally the same as the Revelation of every other Prophet gone before Him. …
The measure of the revelation of the Prophets of God in this world, however, must differ. Each and every one of them hath been the Bearer of a distinct Message, and hath been commissioned to reveal Himself through specific acts. It is for this reason that they appear to vary in their greatness. …
… God’s purpose in sending His Prophets unto men is twofold. The first is to liberate the children of men from the darkness of ignorance, and guide them to the light of true understanding. The second is to ensure the peace and tranquility of mankind, and provide all the means by which they can be established. …” -Baha'u'llah
2007-01-01 01:41:59 · answer #11 · answered by Linell 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋