Why is there so much disrespect?

Question

I see over and over name calling and belittling on these questions posed in the Religious section. If it is not your religion, the one you were raised with and feel is your belief system why degrade or slander or belittle it?

In psychology it is said that we often attack and try to belittle what we do not understand, this is often a defense mechanism caused by fear, and often fears is only the misguided reaction to something we do not understand.

Why be so ugly towards others that ask questions dealing with different religions here? I can not personally believe that any God would be proud of some of the abusive, childish post shared here in response to some pretty sincere questions.

It is fine to defend your religious beliefs, but do so in a respectful manner, right?

I don’t think anyone here is trying to FORCE another person to believe as he or she does, I believe that many are honestly seeking answers to questions, trying to better understand something they do not understand.

So, again I ask, why do you believe there is so much disrespect here?

If I came to your church, place of worship, mission, circle, gathering… and I honestly wanted to find out more of your religion or wanted to share some of mine… would you be disrespectful or would you be loving and try to share with me?

I personally think it is fine to disagree, but not to be disrespectful and hateful in the process.

Answer 1

I agree and this question has been asked many times on here only to have those that ridicule - do it even more. This world would be a much better place if everyone just learned to agree to disagree and respect each others beliefs instead of being so full of hate.

Answer 2

When you see crap like this, it makes you aware of what kind of people you are dealing with.

Regarding gays this was an answer:


"That would suit me just fine; the lepars
were separated for the health and well-being of the people. Since filth and disease
are a reality for the homosexual, yes, of course they would do well to live in exclusion to those of us who value a clean healthy and moral life for ourselves and for our children. Indeed, that would also serve
as a protective measure for our children.
Unless, of course, if child rape is now going to be the next question as to whether it
is proper or not? God only knows what the next disgusting thing is on the gay agenda.
It makes me want to vomit to think of it."

Now you tell me, is that person who wrote this worthy of respect?

Answer 3

I am Pagan and I respect all life and all differences but some of unkindest words I have read have come from Christians. There is little respect that I can see for people who are different.

Answer 4

No one would talk much in society if they knew how often they misunderstood others.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Cheers

Answer 5

Some religions (*coughabrahamiccough*) are inherently incompatible with respect for heretics/infidels.

Answer 6

I agree--a lot of people seem to be very angry. Not much tolerance for other's beliefs

Answer 7

because prophecy of the last days is manifesting before you..the love of the great body GROW COLD. and the 7 letters to the church is the correction letter TODAY..it up to individual to read the book of revelation for blessed is HE/she who read that book..them who don't read it..well..isn't bless. so in all your getting wisdom..put it to WORK..for your life as well your family. for stan roams about like a roaring lion..seeking to decieved and destroy..believers and non believers..satan hate humanity..for it shine like GOD!

Answer 8

i agree with you... especially about that there is nothing wrong with disagreeing... but there is with something wrong with disrespect, but i dont think your going to make anyone change their behaviors.

Answer 9

I am agree with you, just ignore them.

Answer 10

What a negative question.