WOuldn't a religion that is more tolerant of other religions have more appeal and thus, attract more followers? I think so, what about you.
2007-03-31 12:29:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes. Hinduism and Buddhism do that. There is no intolerance and no fear used at all.
2007-03-31 12:32:38 · answer #1 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think exclusivity sells. Listen to a fundamentalist preacher on any Sunday morning. 9 times in 10 they're preachng about the evil "out there." you can read some of the posts here and tell that for a lot of folks heaven would be no fun if they didn't know others were in hell.
2007-03-31 19:35:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah but then what would be the point? If religion A said religion B was fine, then everyone could and would leave religion A for religion B whenever they felt like it. Truth is not tolerant, truth is always decisive.
2007-03-31 19:34:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
It's a good point to consider but if the beliefs aren't appealing to the common believer, it will make no CENTS!
2007-03-31 19:33:41 · answer #4 · answered by Nuwaubian Moor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What would the society you live in look like if this society adopted your position?
I think you know the answer.
A higher moral authority, God, has revealed to us what is right, what is wrong, and what is justice.
Just as you and I demand justice when wronged, so must God, who made us all.
2007-03-31 19:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Funny you say that because Jesus did not come into this world to condemn...but to bring life to all who believe....It is people you have seen condemn but when you have experienced Jesus in your life,,you would truly see that He does not condemn,,,He teaches and directs but never pushes His way...It is awesome to have Jesus in my life,,I would never know what I would do without Him...
2007-03-31 19:38:59 · answer #6 · answered by I give you the Glory Father ! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it would help, but that still doesn't mean I would want part of it. Do those preaching hate ("our way or burn in Hell!") and intolerance really expect to get others to join them? I refuse to join something out of fear.
2007-03-31 19:34:14 · answer #7 · answered by Ievianty 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Would parents who didn't enforce their rules raise better kids?
Would a business that didn't fine or fire people who didn't follow their policies be more successful?
Would any country that didn't punish people for breaking the law last very long?
I don't think so.
2007-03-31 19:34:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
yes, i think that is one of the reasons that pagan paths such as wicca, witchcraft and such are becoming more popular. we (pagans) are very open minded about other people's beliefs. my children have been raised pagan, but have experienced many other religions including catholic, christian, jewish,JW, mormon, and all sorts of pagan paths.
2007-03-31 19:33:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they would. But Christianity's purpose is not to be "popular."
2007-03-31 19:40:44 · answer #10 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋