Sorry, just trying to round up everyone with a strong opinion. I have nothing against pro-lifers, or homophobes. You're all great. What I wanted to ask is this--When you read a question on a sensitive topic, do you feel obligated to push your own beliefs on others?
I see posts on abortion, same-sex marriage, politics, etc., and a good portion of the answers always involve someone forcefully pushing their beliefs on someone else. I'm not talking about the people who simply explain their reasoning. I'm referring to the rabid defenders out there who aren't content to simply say they aren't comfortable with homosexuality and instead have to berate the asker for not reading his bible.
If you are an offender, can I ask why you do this? Looking down your nose at the asker, or spouting your superiority complex all over this site won't convert anyone.
So, uh, what's your motivation? I'm genuinely curious.
2007-06-11 16:58:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I try not to
Quoting the Bible to an atheist is like waving a Quran in a Christian's face.
But it is hard to avoid the Bible completely, especially on "sensitive" topics.
The people you're thinking of are very fervent about their religion, but a little off on it sometimes.
They find it easier to quote things instead of explaining why they think it's wrong and stating their religion to back it up.
Well, I don't mean back it up.
I mean like, explain why that think it's right or wrong.
Because that's mostly what we argue over.
The ethics that are only clearly defined in religious text.
Some people think it's a way that'll work and help bring people into religious enlightenment.
Though, quite honestly, I'm disinclined to read fifteen Bible verses taken out of context with a little, "God bless" at the end of the message.
It doesn't take much effort or thought to copy and paste and it's a waste of space to me.
2007-06-11 17:01:12 · answer #1 · answered by needlepoint_lace 5 · 4⤊ 4⤋
I will answer questions about abortion. I am Pro Life, and I always just state that I believe that all life is sacred from conception to natural death. I do not ever give a personal attack, because it is not my place to judge others. I personally do not understand why some feel the need to be so pushy, except that they must feel their way is so correct everyone must comply. I just state my opinion and go on my way.
Peace.
2007-06-11 17:08:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Many liberally-oriented thinkers do this too. It's not an issue of political affiliation. It's an issue of maturity and common sense. Those without either are the ones who "push their views," "berate the asker," and "spout superiority complex all over the site."
2007-06-11 17:03:15 · answer #3 · answered by Buying is Voting 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
i'm no longer even confident what you're asking, yet specifically professional life human beings arent from now on hypocritical than professional abortion human beings. i'm in my view professional life yet i think there are some uncommon circumstances the place abortion is okay. I dont think of that makes me a hypocrite.
2016-10-07 08:21:23 · answer #4 · answered by fogleman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just as an athiest quotes scientific pseudo-evolutionary study (which is not proven) to prove his or her point, a Christian has every right to pull out their Bible to prove his or her point.
No sin is worse than the other in God's eyes. Yes, homosexuality is a sin, however the homophobe who says that could have a lust problem, an honesty problem, or something like that. And each of those problems are equal on the scale to homosexuality, everything is.
2007-06-11 17:03:46 · answer #5 · answered by John 2 · 4⤊ 4⤋
Any excuse to try to win a convert by force feeding idiotic dogma is their obsession.
2007-06-11 17:01:46 · answer #6 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
AHHH! You sucked me in! I'm one of the people that explains his point of view. How dare you!! {Looks down nose, at computer screen}
2007-06-11 17:04:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I know what you are talking about. That is so annoying. Sometimes when you ask a question you want an opinion not verbal abuse. You don't have to be mean to express your opinion.
2007-06-11 17:03:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
The only motivation is they are right-wing, ignorant, Jerry Falwell fundamentalists who enjoy shoving their TRUTH down the throats of others. What they need is to get into the real world and have my massage therapist shove his man-meat down their throats. It brought me to my senses and out of that bible-thumping church I founded.
My Name Is Ted Haggard and I Approve This Message.
2007-06-11 17:03:14 · answer #9 · answered by Ted Haggard 1 · 4⤊ 6⤋
It makes truly little people feel better about themselves!
2007-06-11 17:02:06 · answer #10 · answered by Catcanscratch 5 · 6⤊ 3⤋