2007-02-02 04:17:02 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Not at all. Belief is a personal matter.
2007-02-02 04:19:59 · answer #1 · answered by ManhattanGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the belief. Some people I'm afraid might become verbally abusive or physically violent if they know my beliefs differ from theirs. I have a few friends who were raised Catholic (one is still very Catholic) that I don't trust to tell I'm Wiccan - yet - because they have absolutely no idea what it is outside of how Hollywood portrays us and would probably not react well. One of my closest friends has said on multiple occasions that she's deathly afraid of witches, as is her mother (who adores me), so I'm not exactly rushing out of the broom closet with them. But in general no, I'm not afraid or mistrustful.
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2007-02-02 12:26:50 · answer #2 · answered by thelittlemerriemaid 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, can't say that I am. I've always been an outgoing person who loves to learn more about other cultures and beliefs. If there's an opportunity to go somewhere new and try something different, I'll be the first one on the bus.
Same thing with meeting people and talking to them. I've got friends from many different ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds.
2007-02-02 12:25:04 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, there are several reasons in the past that I have been scared or mistrustful of people. I can honestly say that our belief structures never even entered my realm of consciousness in those moments.
2007-02-02 12:34:03 · answer #4 · answered by ST 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only group of individuals that can get me a little "antsy" are fundamentalists of all stripes. This kind of closed thinking is the wellspring of actions like suicide bombings and the Inquisition. A lot of my people were murdered during the Inquisition. Consequently...
I do get a little anxious when I must enter a Catholic church. I know it's an irrational, emotional reaction but I can't help it due to my study and understanding of history.
2007-02-02 12:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by gjstoryteller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the most part, No. I think the Fundamentalist are misguided, but I do not fear them. I fear the Muslims. Their religion and laws are very scary and I think the day will come with they will take over the world. It will be a living hell for us all. I have no problem with any of the other beliefs.
2007-02-02 12:30:35 · answer #6 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People inherently fear what they do not understand and hate what they fear, so if a Muslim were to walk up to a Christian, they would initially fear and hate each other. But this is just based on prejudices and wide-spread media. I'm sure any two people on the planet can learn to accept each other and even like each other no matter the religious differences.
As-Salamu Alaykum - Peace be upon you
2007-02-02 12:21:42 · answer #7 · answered by Maverick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I may not share their beliefs, but I think people who can openly share their beliefs like that (who are still polite I should add) are really brave.
2007-02-02 12:24:35 · answer #8 · answered by daisyk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nobody completely shares my beliefs. If I was afraid, I'd never leave my house.
2007-02-02 12:23:48 · answer #9 · answered by Militant Agnostic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all. I am however suspicious of people who go around claiming that everyone is born worthless and full of sin. Makes me wonder if they are saying that in part because they feel that way about themselves and see everyone else in that negative light.
2007-02-02 12:23:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋