An earlier question got me thinking. People are so quick to just state their beliefs as if they are absolute.
Why can't people just say "I believe this about God", or something like that, instead of saying "God is this way".
Either way gets across that you believe that. Saying it rudely doesn't make it more true. So why do people state their beliefs so rudely?
All of you realize that no one has proof for anything they believe, and that, from an objective outsider, non looks more plausible? People inside religions feel they have more proof than others, but it's not true.
There's no proof for anyone's God. There's no proof that their isn't some sort of god. So what's up with that?
2007-05-22 17:47:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, most people think that they KNOW a God-figure does/doesn't exist, so they state their opinions as such. It's really not that absurd.
2007-05-22 17:52:57 · answer #1 · answered by drink_more_powerade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe manners are important but I have found many people to be completely disinterested in how their actions affect me or anyone else. Perhaps its a little bit about "hooks". If you are looking for relationships, you act in a way to encourage them, like "how are you" invites others to speak; and then listening invites them to share more deeply. Manners is a way to say, look we are in this together and I would value a friendly relationship, so I hope my good manners will encourage you to be respectful of my feelings in turn. However, if a person is self absorbed and feels no need of other people to attain what they want, they have no hooks, no need to establish a certain manner of communication.
Where does this leave belief. If its just me and God I can be a fundamentalist, follow my scriptures and let them dictate how I act. If however my belief is about God and his people or my neighbour, then the way I follow my religion in society will be affected by other people's feelings and expectations.
Prefacing my beliefs with, "I believe that.." admits that my beliefs stand among many others. Since the fundamentalists feel no need to recognize the possible value of other people's belief, they do not want to admit the possible weakness of their own belief. It would be like saying, I might be the only person on earth who believes this. Perhaps it is this hidden feeling of weakness, that makes them so hell bent on building their numbers. The problem in building numbers, is making sure that all the new followers think like them, exactly them. They love to say; "I believe in the ... religious writing..., because it solidifies what it is they believe or they want it to, so that set of words become the test of true faith.
For me the problem is that scriptures were written not as a test of fidelity but as an encouragement to live the best life you could, to know that you are loved, forgiven, and empowered to take that message to others.
Thanks for the question.
2007-05-23 01:57:09 · answer #2 · answered by fathermartin121 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those who do believe in their God, higher power or what have you, do feel that they are correct in their belief. Rudeness is not the way to get the point across. In fact it is rather sac-religious if you ask me!
I personally do believe that my God is the one and only and I state it because it is what I feel and believe to be correct. I have proof in my own soul and from past witness of his miracles!
I do state what I feel because I hope that people who are unknowing will see the light.
I imagine I won't be chosen to be your best answer. I don't mind. I only care that I am truthful and honest. I hope not rude.
2007-05-23 00:55:34 · answer #3 · answered by Jenblossom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hear you talking. And I'd be willing to consider that if I didn't just scroll through 10 screens of atheists making rude jokes about our God, our intelligence, calling us racists and hypocrites.
I believe in turning the other cheek but c'mon. Don't expect us to be Julia Childes when we're dealing with Charlie Mansons here.
I'm not trying to tell you off but be reasonable....
-B
2007-05-23 00:58:30 · answer #4 · answered by The Brian 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People can be so inconsiderate of others feelings. Its our electronic society now that makes people not so good dealing with real humans!
I always think its odd the way some religions really try to push it on you that there their way is "the way". If you truely beleive in your religion...act in a way that people will admire and respect and then maybe they wil be more interested in what you have to say. The best Pastors aren't rude, judgemental etc.. They are people we should look up to and want to learn more from them. So why cant their followers act like that too? Good question!! ;0)
2007-05-23 00:55:23 · answer #5 · answered by lane 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
no matter how profound the answer, people will still misrepresent their religion by presenting rudely. I've asked 1 question, got someone rude and actually gave him a dishonorable mention in my response.
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2007-05-23 00:57:09 · answer #6 · answered by Teddy the Bear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I'm answering a question, hopefully it's with my thoughts, opinions, beliefs. It isn't rude to assert your beliefs. It is rude to be disrespectful or antagonistic. Arrogance is rude, but belief isn't.
2007-05-23 00:54:48 · answer #7 · answered by keri gee 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The proof is in the pudding
I just like making random comments......lol
2007-05-23 00:53:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just because you lack confidence about your beliefs doesn't mean that confident people are being rude. That is just your insecurity showing, dear.
2007-05-23 00:55:25 · answer #9 · answered by Randy G 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Manners are accountable when people stop laughing at your actions! (then its to late to show any manners)--keep the faith.-Peace and Fortune!
Seriously--syntax isn't everything!
2007-05-23 01:01:26 · answer #10 · answered by Aloadin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋