Do you think religionists who express, "my way is the only way" attitudes are doing so for ego issues. This is not expressed toward one particular religion. Several have this view.
Yes/no? And please explain your answer.
2007-02-14 06:54:20 · 33 answers · asked by froggypjs 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
LOL. Funny, gnostic. For this question, I was asking about religionists. If you'd like to post a separate question about athiests, go ahead. But, that I checked, athiests don't go door to door trying to preach athiesm to the masses.
2007-02-14 07:27:30 · update #1
I started to answer no, it's just what they're taught. I was reliving the time when I was catholic, and I realized that at least for me, it was a little bit of an ego thing.
It's true that I only thought "catholics are the best" because that's what I was told. But I have to admit that it made me feel superior to the others.
So I guess the answer depends on the individual. They may have been taught that but it doesn't make them feel superior, or like me they might have let it go to their heads a bit.
2007-02-14 07:03:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Sort of.
It is not personal ego, it is "ego", if you will, in respect to their religion.
Some religions are based on narrow dogma and stand like a house of cards. Unfortunately, when the winds of change or even of new ideas blow, their dogma begins to collapse and, with it, their whole life center. Thus it is only by keeping out any competing ideas, religious or secular, that they can live secure in their faith.
More mature religionists (including more mature sects of religions which also include less secure religionists) can accept that the ancient "truths" were thought to be true in ancient times but may no longer be valid. Still, they realize that the core of their beliefs does not depend on the literal interpretation of the six days of creation or the flood of Gilgamesh or the virgin birth of Hercules.
2007-02-14 06:56:47 · answer #2 · answered by Dave P 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
All aspects of apostolic religions are ego or ethnocentric. From the belief of being chosen people to mankind ruling the earth, to God being the only entity that could have answers to life we've yet acquired. There is a mob mentality amongst them. Get one alone and they will begin to see the truth, but should a "brother" be waiting in the wings best be prepared to be ganged up on for taking a difference in opinion. But don't all people act that way. So their elitism merely proves that they are no better then any other walking the earth. I just wish people would start to take responsibility for their own actions instead of God and the Devil.
2007-02-14 07:03:52 · answer #3 · answered by gatewlkr 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i've got in no way heard of an "athiest agnostic." What i comprehend is an agnostic believes that there is an better being (mutually with God yet no longer the comparable one worshipped via Christians or Jews). An athiest does not have self belief that there has ever been an better being (no God, no faith.)
2016-10-02 03:27:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be partly to egos depending on the person but I think it has a lot to do with upbringing. These types of attitudes are learned. A person is not born thinking this way.
2007-02-14 07:03:24 · answer #5 · answered by Maureen B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's ego. I think it is the fact that religion relies on something being absolutely true (like Jesus is God, or whatever). If the followers of a religion aren't told that only their way is absolutely correct, that allows the possiblity that other ways are equally correct--a dangerous prospect.
2007-02-14 07:00:23 · answer #6 · answered by N 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is common with all humans. Nationalism is "my country is the only power attitude". Ethniticity is also a dogmatic approach based on your race. Whenever you take a position,you obviously believe your way is right or you would not support that position. Religion is no different.
2007-02-14 07:11:07 · answer #7 · answered by Maikeru 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it is for several reasons, and the reasons vary in importance for the individual.
Ego is a big one. I'm special...you need to believe what I believe.
I think some is naked power lust.....follow me!!!
Some is honest indocrtination and belief....."i'm sincere, do what I say."
In the end, I don't really care about their motives. They can say what they'd like...they have that first ammendment right.
Just as I have a right not to have their beliefs brought into the schools or political arena.
2007-02-14 06:58:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would expect that if God is real, then there should only be one religion which teaches the absolute truth. To say that several different religions, or even just two of them, could be absolutely true and organized by God would be like saying 3 equals 5. Now, the only way someone can be absolutely certain that their way is indeed the only way is if God came down and told them so. Only a handful of people claim to have seen God. If God did organize his religion through a chosen individual, like a prophet, then I would expect that religion to claim to be the only way. If it does not claim to be the only way, then it probably does not teach the truth of God.
2007-02-14 07:17:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Some "believers" hold a sincere belief that their "Way" is either the best or only means to salvation. The people that I have known were sincere in this path and wanted my conversion because they cared for me - I can't believe that everyone has that some motivation.
In any event it has never motivated me to change my beliefs.
2007-02-14 07:02:36 · answer #10 · answered by Lifetime Learner 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋