2007-05-23 02:06:14 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Automatic. Its not so hard is it.
2007-05-23 02:09:17 · answer #1 · answered by LOTR Fan 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Respect for another's right to believe should be automatic. Personal respect for their actual beliefs should be based on the person's own belief system. That does not mean that someone should bash others beliefs, simply that a belief in and of itself does not demand automatic respect.
2007-05-23 02:22:36 · answer #2 · answered by future dr.t (IM) 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can respect others beliefs as just that. How does a belief earn respect. If you put down someone else's beliefs rudely, they will certainly never come around to your way of thinking (if that is your goal). You can respect something and still not believe in it. That is common human courtesy.
2007-05-23 02:10:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should be automatic at first, as long as the other respects yours. However, as you learn about the other's beliefs, this can change. For example, you don't have to respect a belief that says it is ok to kill innocent human beings.
2007-05-23 02:12:38 · answer #4 · answered by Michael B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I respect a person's RIGHT to their own beliefs, but that does not mean i have to respect their actual beliefs.
In fact, i'm not sure i respect anybody's personal beliefs, and nor should I have to. I don't think personal beliefs require respect from anyone other than the person who harbours them.
Therefore, it is only necessary to respect their RIGHT to believe as they want, which does not condone any actions carried out through those beliefs.
2007-05-23 03:18:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if the person disagrees with someone and, demands that they "earn" respect for their beliefs, then they won't treat them with respect simply because they don't agree with the other person's values.
In my opinion, it's better to either treat everyone with respect or be a complete dick, and disrespect everyone. Being selective just makes you look like a narrow-minded moron.
2007-05-23 02:11:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In some ways its the other way around. I have a great deal of respect for others beliefs because I know they do not choose them but come to them from their life. However their are five things which make me loose respect:
The Evangelist
The rejection of reality for myth.
Underhand perversion of peoples rights
Using force, blackmail or bribery to convert
Doing 'magic tricks' like using hypnosis to cure people and calming its all to do with the supernatural
If a person stays away from them, then I can accept them (and do daily) even if they are: flat earth; creationist; or followers of the great prophet Zarquar.
I have great friends who are: Christian (all persuasions); Muslim; Hindu; Zen; Tao; Wicca; Pagan and Pantheist.
2007-05-23 02:18:13 · answer #7 · answered by Freethinking Liberal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think we should be respectful of one another, automatically. If we can do that, then it doesn't matter if we respect one another's beliefs.
2007-05-23 02:14:25 · answer #8 · answered by Let Me Think 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not respect others beliefs that go aganist God's word. As far as the person goes I would show respect and kindness.
2007-05-23 02:50:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Respect is earned, not given. As others have pointed out, you can be courteous and civil to someone without necessarily having respect for what they believe.
2007-05-23 02:18:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Automatic. Anyone with a conscience or a mind with morals should know that.
Even people that have absolutely no belief in a god whatsoever, still has to be taught right from wrong, or else live on a deserted island with no laws.
2007-05-23 02:13:02 · answer #11 · answered by BigOnDrums 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋