to judge others for their beliefs or to try and force their religion on others?
I am not "Christian" and I do not judge others nor do I force my Native religion on others. I have studied many other religions to gain knowledge.
2007-04-28 03:29:48 · 25 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I appreciate those who have answered me with an honest heart and open mind!
I will say a prayer for those that still pass judgement and assume to know me.
I do not judge you or your beliefs and I pray to The Great Spirit that those who do judge can some day see their fault and redeem themselfes in the eyes of their own God!
May you all walk gentle through this world and see the beauty in it and in yourself!
2007-04-28 03:43:36 · update #1
A few. The problem comes from the Exclusivity doctrine: Christians (and many versions of the Abrahamic faiths) believe that they are right and that everyone else who thinks different is wrong. Their book says so.
2007-04-28 03:33:03 · answer #1 · answered by Scott M 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
No one has the right to judge others, but there are many out there who does judge others for their beliefs and yes even try to force their religion on them..The thought just came to me, many do this who are christians, but in the Word it tells us God don't force anything on us..the ones who do this should gotta to read the scripture on that and maybe it will open their eyes. I am a christian I am sure I have judged others many times, but when I do I usually realize it and end up asking for forgivenss, I don't force religion on anyone or my own beliefs and I really don't care how others believe or about their religion, the main thing is that they are in the relationship with God the Father and know in their hearts they are ready to meet their Maker when they are called home..With as many religions that is out in the world today, everyone believing that theirs is the only way I am sure that God gets upset with us, I really think sometimes (I was taught this) that God and religion don't mix, and that God hates religion because of the way it is turning out..I really feel that todays religion has hardly nothing to do with God..We all need to get together forget how we were raised and become one in our beliefs, we all believe in God, the Father, the Son, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, we believe there is a heaven and hell..Untill there is peace within God's people there will be alot of judging, forcing and such...This is how I feel...God Bless
2007-04-28 05:25:32 · answer #2 · answered by sara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generalizations about Christians is forcing your beliefs on people so you tecnically are andall religions feel they have a right to do so. The reason why the word religion was made up because people had multiple different beliefs and when a group of epople all believe in one thing they can be considered a religion one thing alll religions have in common is the need to spread and convert others to there beliefs and thinking always has been always will be it's just the fact that americans are closed minded and don't realize how big the world is beyond there littlle "perect box" with the world highest crime rate.
2007-04-28 03:42:37 · answer #3 · answered by **** 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a devout Christian. I don't think I judge others and I know I don't try to force my religion on others. I cherish my ability to practice the faith of my choosing as much as I cherish your ability to practice the religion (or none) of your choosing. If someone were to attempt to knockdown a Mosque in my neighborhood, I would stand arm in arm with the Muslims in front of the bulldozers. I would do the same for any other religion as well.
If you ask me a question about my religious beliefs, I will answer. If you ask me what I think about your religious beliefs, I will also answer. The fact that you and I practice different religious traditions means the you think I am mistaken and I think you are mistaken but that would not in any way affect my ability to enjoy conversation with you or have you to my home or go to yours or be your friend. Unless you are a jerk for some other reason....which I am sure you are not.
2007-04-28 03:41:10 · answer #4 · answered by Sister Spitfire 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a Chirstian, and I think if someone is a true Christian they would not judge another person for any reason. But many "Christians" try to win people over by trying to scare people into it. If someone asks me about God, i will certainly talk about it. Trying to force God on others is a sure way to get many to reject Him.
2007-04-28 03:41:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is............
I am a Christian.
I Do Not judge others:
(1) I have no authority.,
(only our heavenly Father and His Son have the Right & Authority)
(2) I am a sinner.
(3) I will have to b judged,also.
We will speak to All people,of All languages,of All groups.
I--We r taught to continue speaking w/ those
who will listen,with appreciation, to the truth*. (Matt. 7:6).
*truth def: the true or actual state of a matter;
conformity with fact or reality; honesty,integrity,fidelity,
truthfulness or constancy.
The God of the Hebrews, Does Not want anyone FORCED.
I am 1 of Jehovah's Witnesses'
2007-04-28 03:54:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am a Christian who feels that I don't have a right to judge others beliefs, or force my "religion" down their throat. I read the Bible and when I look at how the midieval and modern church has perverted it, it makes me sick.
My job as a Christian is to love EVERYONE: Christian, Atheist, Muslim, Jew, Buddhist, Straight, and Gay...
8 Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has FULFILLED THE LAW. 9 For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,”[a] “You shall not covet,”[b] and if there is any other commandment, are ALL SUMMED UP in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”[c] 10 Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore LOVE IS THE FULFILLMENT of the law.
-Romans 13:8-10
2007-04-28 03:48:59 · answer #7 · answered by Aaron H 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Isaiah 33:22
For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; it is he who will save us.
Psalm 50:6
And the heavens proclaim his righteousness, for God himself is judge.
Psalm 7:7-11
Let the assembled peoples gather around you. Rule over them from on high; let the LORD judge the peoples. Judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, according to my integrity, O Most High. O righteous God, who searches minds and hearts, bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure. My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart. God is a righteous judge, a God who expresses his wrath every day.
God is the Righteous Judge! Christians have forgotten this.
2007-04-28 04:14:19 · answer #8 · answered by User 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We are to share our great experiences what our faith has brought us or brought us through
. To begin to damn anyone is not our job. We are to only judge those that are brothers and openly sin against God. Then we are to cast them out from among us. This way they will see the error of their ways and repent. then we are to take them back in.
If we discuss things that are asked questions of we are to tell the truth of what scripture IS no matter what the cost. The nature of man kind is to rebel and reject God's ways. Do the undisciplined like to be told to discipline or else?
It is far better to give mercy than judgment.
2007-04-28 03:40:00 · answer #9 · answered by Dennis James 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I am a Christian (Catholic) and in no way do I feel I have the right to challenge others for their beliefs. I will voice my opinions, but they are just that opinions.
I have also heard many Christians telling others they were going to go to hell etc. and it makes me sick. As far as I am concerned I do not have the right to make those judgements, that's God's job.
2007-04-28 03:39:07 · answer #10 · answered by Choqs 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋