It seems Religious people are less tolerant of people with beliefs that are different than their own, while "non religious people" seem to be more respectful. Does anyone else see this besides me?
2007-03-04 18:14:16 · 11 answers · asked by tom2day 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It seems to me that people who are not religious are just as disrespectful. Unfortunately, when people believe they are right, they think they are just "telling the truth," when, in fact, they are insulting other people. That is true of the theist, the atheist, and the agnostic.
Polemics is always a messy ordeal. This forum should be dedicated to apologetics - defend your own position, rather than attacking the other guy's position.
2007-03-04 18:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by NONAME 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you respect the beliefs of religious people? I'm not talking about their freedom to believe, but there actual beliefs. Probably not, because they probably contradict your beliefs.
You don't agree with me and I don't agree with you. Who is the most disrespectful. Neither. Try these...
Apples or Oranges
White or Black
Push or Pull
Democrat or Republican
Christianity or Judaism
Judaism or Islam
Believer or Non-believer
Everyone likes to point the finger and accuse the other of being narrowminded, but seldom do the fingerpointers look at themselves and see their own narrowmindedness.
By accusing religious people of being overly intolerant, you are just reinforcing the fact that you are not tolerant of religious people.
Pick whatever side you want, just don't be hypocritical.
2007-03-04 18:59:28 · answer #2 · answered by Marc 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because they believe the other person is wrong. I respectfully disagree with those who do not hold to my beliefs, so you've probably seen those who are very disrespectful, and they're a bad example. Even if they are right, they should be able to prove their point without bringing shame on themselves.
2007-03-04 18:27:04 · answer #3 · answered by matoro1989 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is unfair to generalize the idea. A great number of Muslims don't suffer from what you claim. In our holy book we are ordered to be tolerant and forgiving We are not allowed to insult any belief or its followers. If a muslem violated these commandments and orders , he or she is to blame and even punished by God. This is clear in Islam. But if you insult me and belittled my religion and my prophet what do expect of me to do ?
2007-03-04 18:49:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
anyone who is convinced they are right will inevitably be a dick to people who disagree. add that the topic is God and people will be ***** to the point where they will kill for their beliefs. some things just bring out passion more than others. probably because of the perceived consequences.
2007-03-04 18:22:59 · answer #5 · answered by ajj085 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is evident. I believe this is due to their own insecurity about their own belief.
It also shows that subscribing to dogma is an inferior level of enlightenment compared to inner realization. Buddhists, for example, are not spiteful to others.
2007-03-04 18:43:42 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We all see it and know it. Of course there are exceptions to any rule. Religion is intolerant. If nothing else world history serves as proof of that.
2007-03-04 18:20:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is easier to change an idea than a belief
2007-03-04 19:52:35 · answer #8 · answered by Ivan S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean "respectful" by agreeing "many ways lead to God"...then no, I don't believe that. However, I do believe each person has a right to choose what they believe.
2007-03-04 18:16:47 · answer #9 · answered by Esther 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do see this. I don't understand why others can't...but to each their own path.
2007-03-04 18:19:57 · answer #10 · answered by hera 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋