2007-05-29 15:15:40 · 21 answers · asked by realchurchhistorian 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
can't speak for them, but there are many whom I respect
blessings :)
2007-05-29 15:23:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of my best friends is a devout Atheist and evolutionist.
Many such nice people exist. Why should a person's philosophy affect our ordinary perception and manner of acting toward individuals?
He respects my single mindedness in regard to my philosophy - religion - and I his.
In fact, I have more close friends who are Atheist and Agnostic than the other way around.
A friend is one who acts friendly and shares some similar interest and hobbies, but fortunately we are not all identical clones. Isn't that what makes life interesting?
2007-05-29 22:23:45 · answer #2 · answered by Fuzzy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Every human being deserves respect.
Do you now feel better for suggesting Christians don't respect other than other Christians?
2007-05-29 22:25:16 · answer #3 · answered by Freddy F 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Atheists and unbelievers around me have often earned my deepest respect. Even some on this page have, once we get away from name-calling, etc. (which goes for people of any belief or non-belief).
2007-05-29 22:21:20 · answer #4 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Of course. Many (if not most) of my colleagues are non-Christians. They win my respect any time they demonstrate intellectual excellence combined with kindness and tolerance, which happens fairly often.
2007-05-29 22:33:14 · answer #5 · answered by solarius 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on what you are talking about. I have cousins that are atheists they are nice people, but I don't go around hounding them about my faith and yes I am a Christian. I respect them for being good parents good citizens, .......
2007-05-29 22:21:45 · answer #6 · answered by firefly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to earn my respect. I give it freely to anyone who was created by God, and that includes every living person. I respect and love everyone, even the ones that do not believe in and love the same God I worship. There's a chance for everyone to come to know the saving grace of Jesus!!!!
2007-05-29 22:21:01 · answer #7 · answered by *Kimmie* 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, and I have communicated this with a some of them...I have received respect from some of them as well.(of course,I was carrying a tire iron behind my back,just in case)
2007-05-29 22:22:59 · answer #8 · answered by bonsai bobby 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes i have met many that have my respect. But none of us are perfect. I am a Christian and i will not judge others beliefs or non beliefs.It is not my place.
2007-05-29 22:21:10 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
not as atheists or agnostics, but as people. and I believe respect doesn't have to be earned. but there are some things people do which incline you to want to show them favor.
2007-05-29 22:21:56 · answer #10 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why shouldn't they ever be able to just because they are atheists? Would Jesus have discriminated like that?
2007-05-29 22:22:08 · answer #11 · answered by A Box of Signs 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋