2007-02-13 16:31:00 · 20 answers · asked by Mere Mortal 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We are to respect them as human beings, and the basic rights that all humans should enjoy.
But that shouldn't confuse itself with the fact that we need not respect beliefs. Anyone's opinion, be it on politics, Britneys Spears or God, deserves to be challenged. Religious opinions should not receive a "get of of jail free" card.
To paraphase Voltaire, I disagree with your inane beliefs, but I will fight as I can to allow you to hold them and enjoy the freedoms of life.
2007-02-13 16:34:43 · answer #1 · answered by QED 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what your definition of a non-believer is. According to the Christians since I don't believe in their God I am a non-believer. So, we'll just say for the hell of it that I am. I still love everyone..believers...nons...whatever. blessed be.
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2007-02-14 00:48:22 · answer #2 · answered by rhiamon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Supposed to...? No. We don't have a magic book telling us to love everyone, equally. Faith usually doesn't enter the equation, providing it's balanced with respect.
I tend to take a "satanic" view on love. I love who I choose to love, and maintain a degree of apathy to the rest. Loving everyone, enemy as well as friend, cheapens love overall.
2007-02-14 00:38:42 · answer #3 · answered by Bill K Atheist Goodfella 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love is too strong a word (and kind of ironic to use here on this rather intolerant forum).
But yes, different communities should TOLERATE each other.
Cheers.
2007-02-14 00:33:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dunno, I guess I think we should all get along... because... well, we're all humans, and it's not like being mean to each other is going to help our situation any. Maybe love is too strong of a word for the world.
I think "be tolerant" is something we can all strive for.
2007-02-14 00:34:59 · answer #5 · answered by Sylvie M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love plenty of believers. My mother, father, sisters, brothers, and spouse, to name a few.
2007-02-14 00:36:37 · answer #6 · answered by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love is therapeutic in life in general and does not require me to believe in you particular God
2007-02-14 00:35:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes it is a commandment to love thy neighbor, i swear i just answered a question very similiar to this. yes even if they dont know that, they should with the light of Christ. everyone has the light of Christ.
2007-02-14 00:33:33 · answer #8 · answered by jared l 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We should love everyone but you don't know what love is so that is actually impossible.God is Love (Madhana Mohana) Krishna
2007-02-14 00:34:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tolerance would be a fine thing. Love is a little harder.
2007-02-14 00:36:26 · answer #10 · answered by irish1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋