Namaste
Peace and Love
2007-06-15 01:25:51 · 12 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They have control issues....
2007-06-15 01:28:36 · answer #1 · answered by beatlefan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good morning, my brother! I think this one goes back to the "chosen ones" syndrome. You know, those who created the ancient dogmas needed to make things compelling in order to keep people in line. So they created a story line that includes some variation on the theme that their believers are the "chosen ones" and terrible things will happen to those who are not among the chosen. So people who genuinely care for others become convinced that they must bring others into the circle of the chosen out of genuine compassion that has simply been mischanneled by the dogma. What's really nutso is that it continues in this day and age. Just look at those poor folks in the Heavens Gate cult and how they lived and died to be among the "chosen." This kind of mind control can certainly be evil, but I choose to believe that among the religious prosyletizers of the world the drive to convert and control is sincere and well-meaning, although highly misguided.
Namaste!
2007-06-15 08:39:00 · answer #2 · answered by buddhamonkeyboy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because it's a fundamental trait of human nature that people fear what they do not understand.
Anything outside of the boundaries of "normal" for a person can cause inclinations such as doubt. For example, if someone is faith A and their friend is faith B, then they may begin to question faith A.
It's partially born out of ignorance, exposure to things outside of the norm, with a good and through education, often puts people at ease.
Humanity will always fear what it does not understand.
2007-06-15 08:50:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there are those whose views impact my way of life. I'd be happy to live and let live if people would stop trying to change the laws, influence school curriculum and impact the government.
2007-06-15 08:31:34 · answer #4 · answered by glitterkittyy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What if I want to live without the "live and let live" philosophy? :)
I'm just being difficult, I like contradictions like that
2007-06-15 08:28:51 · answer #5 · answered by Southpaw 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think some truly can't imagine that the worldview that gives them peace and helps them make sense of the world wouldn't do the same for everyone else.
2007-06-15 08:30:21 · answer #6 · answered by Let Me Think 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply, the need to be right. It feeds one's self esteem, one's own feelings of worthiness. If you're right, but disagree with me, how can I be right? It's the same old belief in absolute truth that does not look at context.
2007-06-15 09:35:57 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it boils down to a control issue. They feel the need to insist everyone believe as them and that's all that matters.
2007-06-15 08:37:10 · answer #8 · answered by Janet L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they are not living it my way
2007-06-15 08:36:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lack of education.
Perceived injustice.
Poor role models...
An unconsidered life.
2007-06-17 01:12:13 · answer #10 · answered by goodfella 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋