2007-06-28 02:53:05 · 14 answers · asked by Holiday Magic 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2007-06-28 02:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by rocccj 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mamabear, you ask if atheists have "any problem" with Native American, Buddhist, or Jewish traditions. I can speak only for myself, of course, but I'm of a mind that most atheists have no "problems" with any "tradition," including Christianity. An atheist by definition is a person who does not believe that any gods exist. That is the sum of it, dear heart. An atheist with any sense of the world does not "hate," as Fundies do, others whose opinions differ from his. If it is prejudice, hate, and other fun stuff like that that you're after, you'll have to go to an Islamic or Christian fundamentalist.
2007-06-28 10:03:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, yes, I have problems with some traditions. Some native american traditions would contain elements that I would find immoral (concepts of ritual killing in some tribes and slavery, also concepts of women). Buddhist - depends on which branch, but for the most part a very admirable path! Jewish tradition - again, are we talking Jon Stewart Jewish or Wailing Wall Jewish?
I think you're laboring to make a point, but I have no idea what it is. This question is just too broad.
2007-06-28 09:57:40 · answer #3 · answered by Laptop Jesus 3.9 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
(I am agnostic) I don't have a problem with ANY tradition, and that includes Christianity as well, as long as they aren't trying to impose it on anyone. I don't hear too many politicians trying to get mandatory Buddhist meditation in public schools, and I am not aware of any movement to insert the phrase "Under the Great Spirit" into the pledge. When these other traditions start claiming that America is a "Buddhist" nation, and start trying to turn America into a theocracy, then I'll start having a problem with those particular people.
2007-06-28 10:03:51 · answer #4 · answered by queenthesbian 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Define "problems" and define "tradtion" within the context of what you truly want to know. In fact, define atheist while you're at it.
In terms of not accepting the entirety of beliefs and customs for truth, an atheist would have to have "problems" with Native American and Jewish "tradition" as both have theistic aspects; Buddhism, however is not theistic and therefore not mutually exclusive with atheism.
(Even though many self-professed "atheists" disagree, because what they actually are is irreligious as opposed to atheistic.)
In terms of being able to accept that others might lead a life in accordance with whatever "tradition" they choose, "atheists" will have no more "problems" with it than the next guy.
Unfortunately, like for any Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Spiritist, Jew or whatever else you pick, the "next guy" might be a fundamentalist.
2007-06-28 10:24:24 · answer #5 · answered by The Arkady 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't have a problem with religion until it is trying to kill me or convert me. Some Native American tradition is barbaric and unacceptable in society, but other traditions are harmless and thank nature for giving them what they need. Buddhism can be deadly or lovely, so I'll only hate it if it does something crazy. If it keeps to itself or offers to mediate with me, yay Buddhism. Jewish tradition...I like Jon Stewart, but I'm not too fond of his religion. Still, I won't hate lest it tries to kill or convert me.
Why are you saying this? Are you going to say "See?! They only hatez the Christians LOLZ!"? I hope not.
2007-06-28 10:04:55 · answer #6 · answered by Akira M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't have a problem with them, but i prefer the native American and Buddhist religions. Judaism is a little to much like Christianity to me.
2007-06-28 10:02:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no problem with tradition, as long as it doesn't impede human rights, common sense, reason...
I myself go to church a couple of times a month. The choir singing, the Catholic ritual, the people... I like that part. As for the claims of the bible... it's good fiction.
2007-06-28 09:58:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no none what so ever, i have no problem with christians, muslims, jews, mormons, pagans, wiccans, hindus seeks what ever your flavor is, infact i am related to a native american so how can i have a problem with that, atheists are gentle people most of us have no problem with anyone because there is nothing telling us what we should and shouldn't have a problem with so we don't well i can't speak for everyone but there you are, how ever, how many crusades is it we have started now?
2007-06-28 09:58:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you mean the spiritual aspects of each...I would say that they are benign traditions...still illogical, but nothing to protest or argue about...
2007-06-28 09:58:43 · answer #10 · answered by Eleventy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a problem with any religious believer as long as they do not wish to impose their beliefs upon me.
2007-06-28 09:56:14 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋