People are always criticizing governments and politics, but when religion comes up, that's a no no. Anyone care to explain to me why people are scared to defend their religion at a reasonable intelligent conversation.
2007-01-03 06:30:04 · 32 answers · asked by bloodsanctum 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think your question is flawed. There are tons of people on here every day doing exactly that. We are willing to discuss and defend what we believe. I have intelligent conversations all the time about my religion with people who believe differently. I enjoy these talks.
2007-01-03 06:32:27 · answer #1 · answered by BaseballGrrl 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think a majority of people do not know enough about their religions to have a reasonable intelligent conversation. They also do not seem to have any desire to learn because it is too much work or they do not care about the little details. Only a handful of religions have any type of religious education (Sunday school teaches but not the type of info required to defend a religion). Some only require education when converting to their church not if you are raised in the church. Most people will say "the Bible says this" but are not able to quote actual scripture citations. None of this makes anyone a bad person just uneducated.
2007-01-03 06:37:35 · answer #2 · answered by travelguruette 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, it depends on whether you are criticizing the religion or insulting and attacking it. I don't think there's anything wrong with criticizing a religion if you're actually open to a reasonable and intelligent conversation. But if you're simply insulting, belittling or attacking a particular faith, you (not you in particular) need to keep your opinions to your damm self, because you certainly don't want to hear another point of view and are just being a jerk.
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2007-01-03 07:28:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Government and politics affect your life. This country was based on the ability to speak your mind. If you don't agree with the politics, then run for government.
If you don't agree or want to criticize a religion, then go ahead. I don't see the point, cause you can't run for Pope or the role of Budda.
BTW There is nothing wrong with inquiring about religions, but when you criticize, you offend. That goes with any social circle.
2007-01-03 06:40:29 · answer #4 · answered by an_awsome_woman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that it is because religion is based on faith and faith is believing in something even when there is no proof of it existing. When people hear criticism of something that they believe in even though they can't prove that it exists then you are questioning their own existence and beliefs. That is very hard for some people to deal with.
People quote the Bible, Torah and the Koran as if it is the ultimate word of their "God". But these works were written by men who gave their own interpretations of what the Almighty wanted us to follow based on their own knowledge, education and customs at the time that they wrote it. Because of this today's believers tend to pick and choose the parts of religious works that fit their own beliefs. When confronted or criticized, then they are at a loss to defend themselves so they get their backs up.
2007-01-03 06:51:35 · answer #5 · answered by Dan J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People aren't scared to defend religion; the thing is there are no humans. There are no humans. Ask anyone the simple question, "What are you?' Don't saying anything else. If they ask, "What do you mean," just repeat the question. You will find there is not a single human. I would say there's one; but I am above human. I refuse to be part of such an abhorrent entity.
People must start dealing with spirituality; where you use the things your spirit finds to be good to build a way of life.
Religion is a business, based on some truth with many lies. Your Spirit will never lie to you.
2007-01-03 06:43:32 · answer #6 · answered by kasar777 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cause you might hurt someone's feelings. Most people stand more firm on their Religion than they do on their own family.... meaning they would give up their family for their Religion. Which, to me, is really weird. I guess it depends on the intelligence of the conversation as well.... seems many people have different definitions of what "intelligent" means.
2007-01-03 06:47:20 · answer #7 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it's generally because most people don't know their religion well enough to defend it. I've noticed the same is true of atheists also. They typically regurgitate a few simple arguments that are easy to dismantle and they demonstrate no deeper understanding of their world view than the average religious person. Fortunately for me, I don't have to defend my Christian worldview, for the Word of God defends itself against all attacks.
2007-01-03 06:37:17 · answer #8 · answered by sickblade 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What does the government have to do with Religion? What people believe is what they believe, you can't simply suggest that what they believe isn't real, and you can't really prove it. The government is critisized for lack of duty to civilize all of America, not just cerntain parts, like the rich. Just because someone believes something doesn't mean they are going to be superior or inferior to anyone else. I'm Christian, I believe Bush is, do I agree with his politics? No! So to each is own!
Krazy Libra
2007-01-03 06:35:40 · answer #9 · answered by krazy_libra_from_ac 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Belief in any religions is based soley in the faith and hope of the believer. There is no empirical or scientific logic to support ones religious conviction. Subsequently, any argument for or against any religion can not be substantiated in fact. There can not be a winner or loser in a religious debate, so I would think that all people, with the exception of radical religious fundamentalists, know it is quite useless to argue their particular religious convictions!
2007-01-03 06:43:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋