2007-05-06 08:59:57 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Absolutely not.
People need to live by their own beliefs and realize that other people have their own set of beliefs to live by.
Can you imagine how loud the Christians would howl if they suddenly had to (by law) follow the laws of another religion?
2007-05-06 09:04:04 · answer #1 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
If one believes in an objective moral standard, then how could one not believe and behave as if if one's religious laws applied to everyone? That isn't the same, however, as saying that one believes that others who don't share one's beliefs should be forced to act as if one's religious laws applied to them. In other words, I question whether those religious laws should be codified into civil law beyond that which is necessary for a properly functioning society.
2007-05-06 17:55:19 · answer #2 · answered by Deof Movestofca 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not.
If the Christains would really READ their Bible, and not just go by what someone else is saying that it says (mainly their Leaders), nor just pick and choose parts of it, then they would also agree with me.
It all has to do with the right to choose ones Path, and not judging others. Only God(s) have the right to Judge, and say who and what is right. Not man.
Man, should behave, the best that He can, in and with want he believes, and give that same right to others.
2007-05-06 16:16:01 · answer #3 · answered by Sharon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about other religious laws, but the laws of the Bible apply to everyone whether they acknowledge them or not. All will be held accountable, whether they have chosen to turn away or embrace the truth. You do what you want with that bit of information...give me thumbs down if you want...but remember your Atheist friends on here all agree with your view and they will only tell you what you want to here.
2007-05-07 10:36:11 · answer #4 · answered by stakekawa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm. I would challenge that _everyone_ believes and behaves that way to some degree.
The problem, as I see it, is to what degree to we try to enforce what we believe on others? How "hands on" are we in applying what we believe to others?
Of course I believe everyone should believe in God and that His laws are universally applicable. The thing is, I believe that my beliefs are first and foremost applicable to me. It's not my responsibility to try and make you do what I believe is right. It is my responsibility to make myself do what I believe is right.
Some people get it backward. They think that if they can make others comply, they're doing a good and noble thing. But it's cowardly, really. I show the fervor of my belief, not by how invested I am in how others follow, but in how closely I follow the tenets of that belief. It's way easier to get someone else to live out a disciplined life than to live one myself. But it's hypocritical, and it doesn't help me or the person I try to "improve."
I believe everyone would be better off if they obeyed God. But I don't go around trying to apply my beliefs to others in the sense that I feel compelled to make them do what I believe is right.
2007-05-06 16:35:48 · answer #5 · answered by Contemplative Chanteuse IDK TIRH 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If people would simply open their eyes to the fact that religion is simply a tool used by the few to control the many. It's nice to have something to believe in but religion has gone far beyond that. So, to answer your question, it's not right.
2007-05-07 15:19:51 · answer #6 · answered by How much is enough 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not right but unfortunately that is what a lot of organized religions have in their tenants. Every person is a unique individual and no matter if their belief comes from an organized religion, an unorganized religion or no religion, each should have the right to walk their path without interference from another.
2007-05-06 16:11:00 · answer #7 · answered by genaddt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. First of all there is no such thing as sin this is man made, secondly the bible leads one to believe that we aren't sufficient as we are which is false. I left the church when I finally wised up to the fact that I have a brain and can reason my way through life and not have blind obediance to a God who doesn't exist.
2007-05-06 16:14:43 · answer #8 · answered by Jesse B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As one of The True Christian Faith I know that God's laws apply to all... But... it is not my place, or the place of any other of The Faith to impose them on anyone. Submission to God in this mortal world is voluntary. God's Law's apply only to those of The Church. All others are free to getaway with any thing they can under man's law.
2007-05-06 16:06:38 · answer #9 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Answer one question---do you have a belief system? If so why do you follow it?. Do you believe that what you believe is good for all people? why / why not?
My laws are not envoked we have a court system to implement the law. I live in the USA
2007-05-06 16:12:50 · answer #10 · answered by j.wisdom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋