-- you can more easily accept those who profess some kind of religion -- even if it's paganism or satanism -- than those who don't believe in a god at all?
2007-02-13 09:59:05 · 10 answers · asked by ? 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
People consider any kind of faith to be more of a virtue than nonbelief.
2007-02-13 10:02:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Methinks the term "religion" has become a "Label", making it hard to understand things now, So I can see a point for the Athiest to make claim of "No God." I don't believe in praying to an "Idol" made by somebody, or do I understand praying to nature, animals, or to Saints even. (Or Mary.) But from all the clutter of new "Religions and paganism" it would deem possible that they are to cover up a truth or some higher, or spiritual knowledge. Even Science has jumped into the act, refuting by saying they have scientific data on this an that, but the reality is that when one number goes wrong, then all of the data is corrupted just like anything else. And we know some research is extensive and costly, so you DON'T want to walk away empty handed on any circumstances. Heck, I accept everybody, but I also figure something has to give in the future...
2007-02-13 18:24:13 · answer #2 · answered by Da Mick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. My only exception would be satanism. Many atheists seem to simply disagree with the intolerance and stupid unnecessary conflicts caused by fundamentalists of various faiths and thereby conclude that all religion is bad. Paganism and it's modern revival seem similar to me. I am aware of two kinds of Satanism. One kind is symbolic and these people are militant atheists that simply mock religion for sport. I find this as stupid and disrespectful as religious fundamentalism. The other form of satanism is intentionally glorifying and worshiping evil and I can see nothing good about that either.
2007-02-13 18:10:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is an important point. I have heard that the Islamics for instance have some regard for "people of the book" meaning the mono-theists of the Abrahamic covenant. This is just what I have heard and Islamists can clarify this if they wish. Personally it is easier for me to understand an Islamic or even a poly-theist than it is for me to grasp the position of an a-theist.
As for a Satanist well I don't think they are actually theists. I believe they are deeply rebellious and easily deluded self serving unthinking mind enslaved dupes in a stagnated state of adolescence. I have more respect for an a-theist than for a Satanist.
2007-02-13 18:13:07 · answer #4 · answered by David P 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't like materialism; it seems to be not just incorrect, but an unhealthy worldview. However, atheism doesn't always mean materialism and when it doesn't, it isn't as bad, in my opinion.
Not that I normally tell other people my opinion on these matters or expect them to care, but you did ask.
2007-02-13 18:13:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Because any religion (to me) that is not Christianity has the same chance of me accepting it as atheism.
God Bless!
2007-02-13 19:08:11 · answer #6 · answered by Sofa P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. I can more easily accept those who don't have an axe to grind. People who are out to convert (or deconvert) me make me uncomfortable, whether they are theists or atheists.
2007-02-13 18:07:46 · answer #7 · answered by NONAME 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I accept everyone, just not their belief if it isn't Christianity.
2007-02-14 11:06:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I can't fathom is having no belief at all.
2007-02-13 19:18:59 · answer #9 · answered by mecasa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No false religion wont help...
TEH TRINITY CAN SAVE US...NOTHING ELSE!
2007-02-13 18:06:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋