I want you to answer about a religion/non-religion not your own. I'm not asking you to say that you respect a part of their religion/non-religion. I know that, at least with the atheists up here, they don't always respect the foundations of Christianity. Understandable. I'm asking all of you to tell me what characteristics could you admire/respect in a person in regards to their faith. Would you respect them if they had unwavering belief in their faith or god? Purely evident devotion? Open-mindedness? Zeal? What?
Remember, answer about something you're not a part of.
For me, I have to respect the atheist and Muslim. Atheists: Some of them do read the Bible and can easily combat someone in Christianity. I admire that. Sometimes they know more than Christians themselves. They also, even if I don't agree with them, a lot of times give intelligent answers. Muslims: I admire their zeal. Once again, don't exactly agree, but they have a devotion/zeal I highly respect.
2007-07-01 16:35:33 · 3 answers · asked by insidious_22 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I admire anyone of any religion, who has the self confidence and assurance to stand up for their beliefs and hold fast to them, whatever they are, and to do so in a manner that is still respectful and polite to others.
That I admire the very most of all - and it's not specific to any religion.
2007-07-01 16:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't respect a person based on what beliefs they personally hold, but how they channel those beliefs in their lives. If their beliefs (be it in science or theology) inspire them to strive for personal growth and to to do something to help society in some way, without feeling they have to force their beliefs on others or that their sole mission is to change the way others believe, they have my respect.
2007-07-01 23:47:54 · answer #2 · answered by MSB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I respect "freethinking" ( my blanket term for atheism, agnosticism and deism) they are intelligent, and in my opinion often have to answer questions that are quite frankly very unintelligent. I certainly do not have the patience to even try to do this.
2007-07-01 23:44:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋