2007-01-02 16:26:44 · 10 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Respecting a persons right to hold a belief doesn't imply that you believe that his belief has merit. Respecting a belief does. Some people believe that human civilization was started by aliens from outer space. While I do not believe that that idea has merit, I respect peoples right to believe it.
2007-01-02 16:43:29 · answer #1 · answered by Raul D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Respecting a belief depending on the semantic use of the word respect, could mean being near accepting it, or perhaps considering it reasonably inferred. respecting a persons right to hold that belief could mean that even if you do not respect the belief in the sense that you do not admire it, or think it is true, you understand the person has the freedom to differ from you. Lastly respecting yourself and humanity and all that it includes, ie your own weaknesses and limitations, is another factor that is not outside the scope of this idea.
2007-01-03 00:36:04 · answer #2 · answered by Socinian F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If a belief condones violence and torture, I cannot respect it, nor the rights of those who have purported it.
However, if it doesn't, I can respect the right to hold an ignorant belief, but I cannot respect the belief itself if it is biased and ignorant.
This is my truth. You will probably receive a number of answers saying "I can't respect anyone who doesn't believe in what I believe in" and then minimalize it in a show of "loving" god. I can respect that person's belief. I cannot respect him or her.
Thus, the respect most often lies with the right to believe, but it doesn't mean you have to accept and/or condone the belief. (i.e. Someone says: "If you don't believe in the god I believe in you're going straight to hell, sinner." And you say "I can respect that you believe that, but I still think you're an idiot" - after which the perpetrator instantly disappears in a puff of logic).
Hope this helps!
2007-01-03 01:25:33 · answer #3 · answered by Me, Thrice-Baked 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really see the difference. If a person accepts a belief as part of their life then it becomes part of who they are. So to respect the person is to respect their belief. I don't have to agree with it to respect it or the person.
2007-01-03 00:36:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well respecting someone's right to their beliefs is, in a way, respecting their beliefs, but I know what you mean so respecting someone's beliefs means that you might concede to it and say, "Yeah you're probably right" but respecting their right to hold beliefs you may still say, "You are very wrong but I am not going to stop you"
2007-01-03 03:56:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Respecting a belief is faith.
Respecting a person's right to hold that belief is tolerance.
God Bless
2007-01-03 00:34:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A person can believe or respect what ever, as long as it does not interfere with my right to practice what ever I choose as long as my choice is not hurtful to others. Example, I do not wish to get married, but still want to enjoy sex with some else that may not want to marry.Not long ago that was against the law. A christian law. It is not what one thinks that can hurt. It is what one does. The PRAYNOGRAPHER has spoken.
2007-01-03 00:38:58 · answer #7 · answered by Praynographer ! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is tough for me to answer. I am extremely rigid on a couple of issues. I want to respect a persons belief as long as they do not to force it on me or anyone else in any way. As in, the law!
Beyond that, believe whatever you want because it does not affect me.
2007-01-03 00:31:31 · answer #8 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I respect that people have the right to choose what to believe. I have no respect for any religion that denies Jesus Christ as the only way to salvation.
Sort of like that.
2007-01-03 00:29:55 · answer #9 · answered by Esther 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
The truth as is indicated in the Bible is the litmus test. Someone can believe anything they want to, but the truth will always prevail. Their truth is not the ultimate truth. God's is.
2007-01-03 11:39:20 · answer #10 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋