in whatever faith they feel is best for them. For whatever reason a person has chosen a belief structure, it is their choice and opinion as to what is best for them.
One would think that this frame of mind would be simple for all to adhere to. Why is it not so? Does not each faith, not taking into account any religious fanatics, have something that we could learn from it? Does not each faith have something inspiring and beautiful to offer? Are you willing to listen to what another has to say about their faith and their beliefs, if they are willing to not tell you you're wrong when/if your belief structure differs from them?
2007-04-15 16:51:55 · 23 answers · asked by swee_pea630 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No religious faith has infallible proof that their belief structure is true. It is all a matter of opinion. There are religious radicals in every belief. There has been more hate, murder and inhumanity carried out against our fellow man, ALL IN THE NAME OF A GOD, than in anywhere in history. Don't believe me...
Christian Crusades
Adolph Hitler (despite all controversy, he claimed to be Christian)
9/11
(just to name a few)
Every faith has radicals, but a few bad apples does not spoil the bunch.
2007-04-15 17:03:33 · update #1
While I am a Christian, I have learned much from reading about the teachings and practices of religions different than my own. It has led me to believe that, while Christianity is best for me, it is not necessarily the only way to the divine.
It is unfortunate that more people do not think like you do. It's easy to lose hope. Yet, your words are more powerful than those of the narrow-minded. Thanks for sharing them.
2007-04-15 17:03:03 · answer #1 · answered by Colin 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i am willing to listen and have, in fact, listened to several from different faiths. It has not changed my mind about my own, however. Many denominations of Christians have the same basic belief structure and there is a lot of good that can be derived from eastern religions and other religions also, superfically speaking. i am a devout Christian, but i do respect the beliefs of others and other cultures. Unfortunately i fear i am in the minority. i know how intensely i feel about my own spirituality and i can only assume that people with other belief structures feel as strongly about their own. What good would it do me to belittle something as foundational as spiritual belief? If only more folks would just respect each other...what a fine world it would be indeed. Best wishes.
2007-04-15 17:00:08 · answer #2 · answered by fair blue 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We need more of you on the planet sweetheart.
Everything you say there is true, it is just a shame no one seems to think that way.
Only humans can take something beautiful and twist it into something ugly it seems. The problem today is that church and state are so intertwined in every culture almost that politics get hopelessly involved until no one knows anything except for those who are directing the mess from the top, towards their twisted ends.
Religion is a wonderful premise to start a war, don't you think?
(All due sarcasm intended).Man has been fighting over god for one excuse or another for so long I think it is encoded in their DNA.
Keep up the positive thinking. Maybe it will become contagious!
2007-04-15 16:54:54 · answer #3 · answered by Noor al Haqiqa 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I am sure, everyone will agree with you as well as me.
You are right, It is easy to say but very hard to do.
Basically the problem does not come from religion but people find it easy and popular to hide all their differences, problems and grudges against others under the cover of religious sensitivity.
No matter if they do or do not follow their own religion and regardless of the amount and helath of knowledge thy have about their own and the opposing faith, people just keep on defaming, maligning and brutally criticizing other religions.
This should stop, and people should understand, respect and honor humanity.
2007-04-15 17:23:12 · answer #4 · answered by W@jiD kHaN 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Indeed, there is a lot we can all learn from each other. Ive always said, that we all come from the same Divine source, so that makes every last one of us Divine in nature. Regardless of whatever religion/faith you subscribe to, I respect whatever path you choose to follow, because it is indeed, YOUR path.
The sooner people stop telling other people that their religion is the "right" religion and that their way is the "only" way to get to God, the sooner we can have more open dialogue like this and learn to respect and understand each other more.
We really have more in common than differences, but that human side of us won't let us see the connection...unless we allow ourselves to do so!
2007-04-15 17:10:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If only it were as you described. Unfortunately, the most popular religions are mutually exclusive, and would not take kindly from their adherents learning anything from other gods and religions (e.g. what has light got to do with darkness?).
Tolerance is a non-existent commodity in the most of the popular religions of world. Especially amongst the fundamental adherents of them.
2007-04-15 17:10:07 · answer #6 · answered by CC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I respect the person, but not the belief. Believing things for no reason is dangerous to everyone. Just look at Bush. People believed he was qualified to be president. He believed that god told him to go to war. How many people have suffered from these unwarrented beliefs? How many have died?
2007-04-15 16:56:35 · answer #7 · answered by eri 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The problem arises when people believe that only they can be right, when there is only one "Truth." They don't realize that truth is subjective and changes according to each person. There is no Truth, just many truths.
Hey 4Chrsit: 2+2 is greater than or equal to four. Open your mind.
2007-04-15 17:04:56 · answer #8 · answered by Kharm 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I live according to my faith and respect others for their choice even if it differs with mine. I don't indulge in discussions of differences, but will answer any questions about my faith. If the person who questions me wants to argue with me about my belief, I refuse. I'm not interested in changing my beliefs or changing another's belief.
2007-04-15 16:59:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian. I only tell what my faith states and what is right and wrong. There are no in betweens. I do not compromise with sin or satan. That is what he wants you to think and that way his battle is already half way won. People can either accept it or not. I can listen to anyone's argument. I am confident in what I believe like that. If any one bad mouths my God, I can deal with it because I know He knows who He is as well. May God Bless U.
2007-04-15 17:01:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋