If you aren't with us, you are against us! IS this the common viewpoint of the human concerning religion?

Question

Or a lack of religion? Or really, isn't this people's attitude about almost everything?

Answer 1

Hi,

It sure seems that way at times. I have found that it is not the religion, or lack thereof, that teaches intolerance. They All teach tolerance, it is the followers of the religions, or lack thereof, that are to blame. It's as if they feel they have to justify their beliefs by ridiculing, debasing, and being just downright rude to others. I believe it is more of an insecurity in their beliefs and in themselves that incite them. If one feels comfortable with themselves and in their beliefs there is NO need to be persistent in criticizing others or in trying to persuade others that their belief is the only right one. Action speaks louder than words. A calm approach. A tolerant, loving attitude can cause another to see the Truth in what they believe. All beliefs are True to that individual. Which one is right? They are All Right. All is One

Namaste

Peace and Love

Answer 2

Not MY religion. I don't claim to have a monopoly on God nor be somehow superior or special because of my faith.

Let all choose as they will. We should love and respect all people. I personally cannot WAIT for religion to be considered once and for all a PERSONAL spiritual matter and have NOTHING to do with imposing on anyone in public life because that is where the trouble starts. Certain people start feeling more "entitled" than others.

I think certain people should stop claiming "God is on MY side!" and start quietly ensuring they are on GOD's side for a change.

Answer 3

We begin with an attitude like that, and then we evolve...

Think of it like a group of Alcoholics Anonymous. People at AA have set themselves onto the path of reforming themselves. Anyone who is still a drinker is an incredible danger to their quest for self-betterment. When they first start out on their journey to try and overcome the bad habit, they are weak, and easily tempted to fall back into their old ways. But as the years continue, and they form good habits, and come to KNOW and trust themselves, they can look at an alcoholic with compassion, rather than judgement.

We start off with boundaries to protect our precious spirituality, and then the boundaries gradually come off as our faith progresses into something more certain.

Answer 4

With a few fanatics it is, but I have met a lot of Christians that are just fine with me being an Atheist.. But then again, I usually will not tell someone I am an Atheist until I trust they are not a fundamentalist so it is hard to say for sure... hmmmm

Answer 5

Absolutely not. Try and name one religion other than Christianity that says such a thing!

Islam, Buddhism, Harri Krishna - what ever other religion you look at you will find they are tolerant of non believers, indeed some religions even protect their right not to believe!

It is only the Christians that seem to have this attitude.

But that is not entirely true. I should say it is only the BAD Christians. Good Christians know a loving, tolerant, inclusive and forgiving God!!

Answer 6

Catechism of the Catholic Church:

"2104 "All men are bound to seek the truth, especially in what concerns God and his Church, and to embrace it and hold on to it as they come to know it." This duty derives from "the very dignity of the human person." It does not contradict a "sincere respect" for different religions which frequently "reflect a ray of that truth which enlightens all men," nor the requirement of charity, which urges Christians "to treat with love, prudence and patience those who are in error or ignorance with regard to the faith."

2105 The duty of offering God genuine worship concerns man both individually and socially. This is "the traditional Catholic teaching on the moral duty of individuals and societies toward the true religion and the one Church of Christ." By constantly evangelizing men, the Church works toward enabling them "to infuse the Christian spirit into the mentality and mores, laws and structures of the communities in which [they] live." The social duty of Christians is to respect and awaken in each man the love of the true and the good. It requires them to make known the worship of the one true religion which subsists in the Catholic and apostolic Church. Christians are called to be the light of the world. Thus, the Church shows forth the kingship of Christ over all creation and in particular over human societies.

2106 "Nobody may be forced to act against his convictions, nor is anyone to be restrained from acting in accordance with his conscience in religious matters in private or in public, alone or in association with others, within due limits." This right is based on the very nature of the human person, whose dignity enables him freely to assent to the divine truth which transcends the temporal order. For this reason it "continues to exist even in those who do not live up to their obligation of seeking the truth and adhering to it."

Answer 7

one of the less desirable results of our path through the ages was the 'categorize quickly' feature we evolved. Good for survival if you have to decide whether something is a tiger in the shade or a rock that looks like one, but not so good for some of the higher functions.

Answer 8

>If greater-terrestials bypass to us, do you think of they might think of much less of human race simply by fact of our religions? particular. >Do you think of religions make the human race seem undesirable? particular. >If stepped forward clever lifeforms bypass to us to evaluate humanity's progression and status, might they bypass "those primitives are nevertheless in the religions degree, they can't connect the Coalition of clever Races, area commute or no area commute"? probably, yet I doubt it. different civilizations may be greater possibly to touch us besides and attempt to persuade us to end our religious delusions, particularly than leaving us to reason greater harm and suffering to people.

Answer 9

This is common intolerant close-minded religious logic. And then they blame atheists for being intolerant...

Answer 10

Christians viewpoint is: If God is for us, who can be against us?