Why is everyone so immature?

Question

Ive been reading the S&R section to this forum for a couple days now and decided to chime in. I dont understand why so many are so immature about their belief structure, do they not understand that its this same immaturity towards peoples beliefs that is creating conflict around the world? After reading several questions about evolution and creationism. Athiest, christian, muslim ive for the first time in my life started thinking about these issues myself. I have to admit im undecided about there being a God. Ive always considered myself a believer in a God.. just not necessarly the christian or muslim one. I believe that live evolved on this planet but i have to question what made it all possible. Chance? God?.. but back to my original thoughts. It seems to me the Atheists on this board need to tone down their words a little. They are beinging to sound shrill and immature to the max. Christians are not much better..though they seem to be more comfortable in their own beliefs

than atheists.. the only sane ones im finding in their thoughts and the way they present themselves are the ones that will say "everyone has their own beliefs" let them be" .. well im done,. my first question hope i didnt bore you all. But my final question is...is there a way to help people to understand that the immature talk that they are using in this thread is harmful all the way around..especially to themselves?

Answer 1

Please Patiently Read This. Thank You.
As we learn to love all people, with Unconditional Love, our communication and our relationships with all people, including loved ones, will improve, and we’ll also acquire some peace of mind, and happiness.

“Unconditional Love is very patient, and kind, demonstrating compassion toward all people. It endures long {is patiently tolerant, not being moved). Unconditional Love is not jealous, nor is it envious. It does not brag about itself, it is not boastful, arrogant, or full of pride. Unconditional Love respects others, and it is not rude. Unconditional Love does not insist on its own rights, and it does not insist on its own way, for it is not selfseeking
Unconditional love is not bitter, or resentful toward others. Unconditional Love is not easily angered, for it is not touchy, or sensitive. Unconditional Love takes no account to a suffered wrong {it thinks maturely, and forgives, letting go of all ill-thoughts, and ill-feelings toward others). Unconditional Love rejoices in others joy, not their misfortunes. And it rejoices within when right is done. Because it endures long, being as it is very patient, tolerant – not being effectived/moved, it bears up under anything, and everything that comes its way. Unconditional Love is ready to forgive oneself, and others, always ready to believe the best of all people
{Unconditional Love is Very Optimistic)! Unconditional Love hopes are fadeless under all Circumstances, and it patiently endures everything, without weakening. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; now that I have become a man {now that I am mature), I am done with childish ways, having put them forever aside.”
The words of Paul, in the Amplified Version. Eagerly Seek to Cultivate Unconditional Love toward others, which in turn helps bring peace of mind, and happiness.
Words of Jesus, on Unconditional Love, to cultivate successful relationships with others in life. “Do not judge, criticize, and condemn others, so that you may not be judged, criticized, and condemned yourselves by others. For just as you judge, criticize, and condemn others, in accordance with the measure you use to deal out to others, it will be dealt our again to you in life. Why do you stare from without at the very small speck in another’s eye, but do not become aware of and consider the beam of timber, or Log that is in your own eye? And how can you say to another, ‘Let me take out the very small speck out of your eye, when there is a beam of timber, or Log – in your own eye? You pretender, actor, and hypocrite ! First get out the beams of timbers/the Logs, out of your own eye {life), then you will see clearly to help take out the very small speck out of another’s eye {life). He, Jesus also said that if we do not forgive others their faults, others will not forgive us of our faults.’As we are patient with ourselves, forgiving ourselves, we are equipped to forgive others of their faults.
Introspection helps us effectively to things, people, and situations are they really are; aiding us in our relationships with others. Life is based on relationships with others. We are not meant to be alone, but to develop, to cultivate successful relationships with others. Unconditional Love coupled with Compassion {which is the wish for others to have stable peace of mind, to be happy, and to be free from suffering), improves all of our relationships in life. Unconditional Love says, (through its behavior toward others) I Love You in Sprite of_________{your faults, etc. etc.)” Unconditional Love says(through its behavior toward others), “I Love You IF you ___________ {change this or that about yourself, OR IF you do this or that for me). Conditional love is based solely on emotions alone. We become unstable emotional yo yo’s. Conditional love, which says, “I Love You If_______, isn’t genuine, sincere love, for it always has strings attached. It is very difficult for us to sincerely care about, and love others when they must fulfill certain requirements, which we have placed upon them, and center around the benefit they must give to us. Conditional Love only loves those who have the same interests, and those who show kindness to us, or take care of us when we are sick. Conditional love only loves those who are beautiful, handsome, intelligent, etc. while Unconditional Love sincerely loves all people equally, simply because they are alive, with the understanding that we all essentially want the same thing: to have stable peace of mind, to be happy, and to be free from suffering. And while we are Under the Influence of Conditional Love were help captive, we’re bound by our unstable emotional reactions to others. Without that stable peace of mind, which comes from loving others unconditionally, we “are” bound to our unstable emotional reactions to othes. Loving all people, unconditionally, will in time, give us stable peace of mind, Happiness, and will greatly improve our relationships with others. Our purpose in this life, is to humbly practice loving all people unconditionally, without strings attached. This not only benefits ourselves, and our relationships with others, but also benefits mankind.
I typed up, in my words, this last paragraph – simply through listening to my teacher and through practicing introspection in life. Unconditional Love {demonstrating loving-kindness toward others) brings us Peace of Mind, and Happiness. Thank You for reading this.

Answer 2

Actually, what you suggest is also a form of immaturity. The inability to disagree, or argue, for fear of offending another is not maturity, nor even intellectual discourse. It is "pat on the back" philosophy where EVERYONE is right, and NO ONE is wrong.

Such moral, ethical, and intellectual ambiguity is without backbone or merit, and is a disservice to every person who has built this world by exploring and testing the limits of our environment and ideas.

I agree that a great deal of immaturity has been used, but backing down because someone calls you "immature"?

That would be truly childish.

Most of us don't respond to it.

Thank goodness!

Our discourse and freedom to disagree is one of the things that makes the United States of America great.

If you wish, however, there are countries where if you disagree with things you get punished. I can get you a list if you plan on moving. Otherwise, stay with us, keep speaking up, and get a backbone. If words make you uncomfortable, answer them.

I do. I believe in free speech. That doesn't mean I don't answer them back!

Answer 3

First off, not everyone on here is immature. Gross generalization is another reason there is so much strife in the world.

However, as a Christian I have found it most unfortunate to see some Christians, some atheists, some others... being so disrespectful of others and their beliefs that I am saddened and often question what religion - or the non-belief in religion - has done to and for people. Does it make them angry? Does it make them hateful? Is it used for hate? I'm saddened because my faith (or religion) is important to me, and whatever it is that you or someone else believes - as long as it doesn't hurt anyone - is great by me... freedom of religion (at least in the US) means that ALL are allowed to believe what they want.

PEACE

Answer 4

As far as people in general being immature, the Chinese believe that full maturity and understanding doesn't come until a person's fiftieth year. So the reason for the rampant immaturity is because 75% of the people that frequent this site are under 18.

Answer 5

properly, i'm merely in center college. eighth grade, so i don't know a lot about highschool, yet imma answer anyhow(: ok properly, yeah. its extreme college, there is continually gonna be the jerks, the jocks, the nerds, and each of the cliques. yet merely because some do stupid stuff does no longer advise all of them do. yeah. some you merely opt for to punch and say s.t.f.u yet no longer all. some do it for the interest. some do it for acceptance, yet maximum do exactly it cuz everybody else is. do exactly not allow it get to you. cuz there is actual no longer something you could do. sorry to say..yet there merely isn't. boys will be boys. youngsters will be youngsters, they could be 15 or 16 or inspite of. yet there nevertheless immature little youngsters. and its fairly exciting at situations. yet you merely might want to furnish in each now and then, end being so dang mature, and allow your infant tutor...its exciting(: yet ya no. tell ppl to close up at the same time as they make exciting of heavily serious situations like the holocaust. cuz yeah, thats merely low

Answer 6

Agreed. If most of the atheists in S&R were interested in helping theists find the "truth", they would cease the "it's just not logical" talking point and actually explain why it is not logical. Likewise, if the Theists (particularly Christians and Muslims) actually wanted to save nonbelievers from hell they would do much more than just assualt people with hellfire Bible verses.

They are not trying to enlighten each other. They are people with insecurities who are looking to make themselves feel better by putting others down.

Answer 7

I agree with you 110% about the immaturity level on here. You just have to ignore those people, their questions and their answers. Try to weed through the garbage and I'm sure you will find the answers you seek, no matter what direction you end up going in. Don't just take this little forum for advice, research whatever direction you lean to and make sure its the right choice for you.

Answer 8

Very well said. As to your question, I do not think so but I type on here some of answers that I know to be true to help those looking for the truth. The truth is not hard to those who are righteous. I also skip the questions that will not do any thing except breed anger and discontent.

Answer 9

we are all human anyway i feel that everybody is entitled to their own beliefs as long as they cause harm to no one oh and by the way you are agnostic as you said that you don't know for sure how we are here and whatnot i also agree with you when you say that people are doing more harm then good when they go around insulting others and calling each other names anyway here's a link about agnosticism

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnosticism

Answer 10

You need to lighten up a little. Most of us atheists are just having fun. I really couldn't care less rather someone is gullible enough to believe in a sky faerie or not. But it is therapeutic to poke fun at them a little for it. We have to listen to their myths way to much not to give it back some.

Answer 11

People are people first and all are subject to the causes and conditions of their lives that make them who they are. If a person's background doesn't fit my ideas of what's exactly ethical then it doesn't, as long as they're not causing harm or suffering directly then I leave them alone. It would be arrogant of me to demand others conduct themselves as I think they should.

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