"Why can't we all just stop trying to change eachother's beliefs?" I see people asking this question all time and I think it's strange ... why WOULDN'T people try to change eachother's beliefs? I mean, we all think we know the TRUTH (some of us really do, but that's another story) so why wouldn't we want to show others the truth? This is our only world, this is the only life we get..everyone wants to feel like they are making the world a more enlightened place. In fact, I would be pretty disappointed if everyone just kept to themselves and never questioned eachother. What do you think?
2007-05-02 09:28:13 · 8 answers · asked by maggielynn 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Totally agree. From a Christian perspective we believe that if you don't do certain things you face hell. We push to reveal the truths to others.
Good point
2007-05-02 09:32:44 · answer #1 · answered by Missionary Kid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree. Sharing of beliefs is one thing, but to think one has all the Truth to the point that they think they must go around changing other people is ridiculous really. Discussion is totally different from proselytizing. It's arrogant to think one knows Truth and then when asked to prove it in some way they get offended and act as if someone should just believe them because they said so. No, we shouldn't be trying to change people's beliefs... this hints at force of some kind being used... if not force then manipulation. And I'm sure no one wants to be manipulated.
I don't seek to change people's beliefs. My ego isn't big enough for me to run around telling everyone that I have The TRUTH and you MUST listen to me... you MUST change your beliefs because, well, I believe this and I happen to have it on good authority that I'm right - cause I said so. ;>
Enlightenment isn't about changing other people. It's about changing yourself. You can not give enlightenment to another person with the idea that you are only there to change their beliefs. That is not enlightenment... that's verbal religious war.
2007-05-02 09:57:16 · answer #2 · answered by Kithy 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2016-11-24 21:18:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Questioning each other and trying to change one's beliefs are two different things. You can tell someone where you stand but don't force them to stand in the same spot as you. See the difference?
2007-05-02 09:33:02 · answer #4 · answered by Maureen B 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think we will run a thin line of judging people.
2007-05-02 09:34:26 · answer #5 · answered by ~sunflower 26~ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one could possibly know the truth about god. Those who think they do are fools.
Believe what you like and allow others the same right.
2007-05-02 09:33:08 · answer #6 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Way to go! good point.
2007-05-02 09:32:54 · answer #7 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just discussion here
2007-05-02 09:33:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋