be curious and explore each other’s cultures and lifestyles? I was once a very active R/S contributor but I decided one day to exit because of the overwhelming amount of racism, bigotry and ignorance going on at the time. Coming back, I see nothing has changed in here.
2007-04-02 02:31:21 · 25 answers · asked by Chevalier 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Unfortunately too many people know very little about the history of their own religion. They are taught to *believe* and don't take the time to research what they've been taught. Perhaps a few of those people will open their eyes to the possibility that there are other people who also have valid ethics and morals.
Some people are totally surrounded by people of their own culture. At least here on Y/A they might be exposed to different cultures and learn that in actuality, we are all children of God and should be treated with respect.
True respect for others is impossible if we have closed our minds to traditions and cultures that seem foreign to us.
Why is it that we in the U.S. treat many foreigners with disrespect even though they are mostly of the same religion? Why is it that we bemoan how much it's costing us to teach others English, yet we insist that foreigners *must* use our language. Why is it that we bemoan how much it costs to provide medical care to *others* who aren't entitled to the care *we* have to pay for?
Why is it that Jews, Muslims, homosexuals, etc. must be so vigilant in this Christian country (U.S.) lest we be the victims of hate crimes? Why is it that people are so anxious to call this intolerant nation a *Christian* nation?
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2007-04-02 02:53:09 · answer #1 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I know exactly what you mean and can understand why you exited R/S - I only have to mention I am a spiritualist and I get a thumbs down even when I have given a valid non-judgemental answer. I havn't given up though as I am still here - hope is something we have to hang on to otherwise what else is there? Let's hope (pardon the pun) that all those on here now will take heed and treat everyone with respect and that it will have a knock on effect.
2007-04-02 10:41:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes people will give each other due respect and people all over the world are exploring other peoples culture and changing their lifestyles as for racism in here surely we are all entitled to our opinions i mean running away from here wont change any thing better to stay here and help put right what you see is wrong evil triumphs when good people do nothing im not being rude im just trying not to be too sensitive i just want to be happy and help everyone else to be happy too
2007-04-02 17:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by samman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Interesting question.
There is a thing called a miracle.
A miracle is when one focuses on ones own faults, roots them out, and quits finding faults with others!
Only then will the racism, bigotry and ignorance come to a screeching halt....
2007-04-02 18:13:16 · answer #4 · answered by WillRogerswannabe 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only when the biggest single cause of death is recognised for what it is. Religion is the root of all evil, the cause of wars, hatred and murder. Yet religious people put themselves up as better than those who don't believe in god! When was the last time you ever heard of an athiest extremist cult or an athiest suicide bomber? Athiests appear to be the only peaceful people on the planet!!!
2007-04-02 09:39:00 · answer #5 · answered by Haddock 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I totally agree, I asked a similar question today...I don't think this room is good for discussion, just bashing, that's most of what i hear and read in here...I really don't think the majority of the people in here is looking for real answers, maybe i'm wrong...I think we should share our Jesus with those who want to listen....
2007-04-02 22:59:45 · answer #6 · answered by Lids 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The participants who come to R/S is only a very small subset of the entire world population. We have to only do our parts to participate in polite conversation and ignore most of the disrespectful tones.
2007-04-02 09:42:51 · answer #7 · answered by ShanShui 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Religious tolerance has created more problems than it's solved. If something is patently wrong and harmful such as evangelical Christianity for example it must be aggressively confronted and destroyed.
2007-04-02 09:35:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It won't ever stop, there will always be someone whos done somthing... we are only human, some of which aren't as advanced in the brain as others.
2007-04-02 09:37:01 · answer #9 · answered by agent flora 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Keep the faith....You have to wade through lots of garbage, but there is some good and decent stuff here.
There is hope.
2007-04-02 09:39:58 · answer #10 · answered by Jan P 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋