Can we ever learn to respect and appreciate one another's beliefs?
Can we ever learn to let go of our petty differences of dogma, and realize that we are all celebrating that which is Divine?
2007-04-08 10:48:00 · 9 answers · asked by philly_dragonfly 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It would be lovely. Unfortunately, there are too many mainstream faiths that believe their way is the only way, and will not accept anyone else's beliefs as valid.
2007-04-08 11:02:16 · answer #1 · answered by Kallan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely they can and it happens ever day and more often than you would think.
The problem is we never hear about it. The media prefers telling us stories of people of different beliefs in conflict instead of working together.
They love to tell us stories of hatred and fighting not the wonderful stories of people of different beliefs and different faiths living and working side by side in harmony.
Look around you and you will probably find examples in your own community.
If we all just take the time to look and be part of that interaction ourselves.
2007-04-09 16:28:32 · answer #2 · answered by Fluffy Wisdom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I believe there will come a time when we will all live together in peace. I personally believe that when the millenium comes, there will still be people of many different faiths on the earth, but that everyone will be mature enough to live in peace with each other. It is sad that today there is so much immaturity that we cannot live in peace with those who believe differently than we do. But, once we develop a mature understanding of the nature of peace, we will be able to live in peace.
2007-04-08 17:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by Laurel W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My wife and I have been married for about 10 years now. Being of completely different beliefs/religions yet we are able to live together, raise children, ect., in complete harmony.
2007-04-08 18:00:56 · answer #4 · answered by Joe M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We do, it's called Urban America where you have personal days you can use to get paid for religious holidays. You get paid for national holidays even if you don't understand why we celebrate Thanksgiving or the 4th of July. If your religion requires you to have a beard, today it's allowed everywhere. If you religion requires you to wear a turnbin or hat, it's generally allowed everywhere.
2007-04-08 18:24:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure Muslims can CZ we believe in other faiths but others not at all
remember what is happening to our brothers in Iraq by Bush and His Followers
2007-04-08 18:07:17 · answer #6 · answered by hado 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible. but ONLY when all things religious are completely beyond the reach of any secular authority. Until then...well....not much can change unfortunately.
2007-04-10 20:00:35 · answer #7 · answered by gotherunereadings 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible warns against this. I believe if you truly follow your religion, then there will be problems... one wanting to convert the other.
2007-04-08 17:52:01 · answer #8 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well said and we should all get along,believing in the same God
2007-04-08 17:54:23 · answer #9 · answered by woodsonhannon53 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋