Does your religion allow you to mock other people's beliefs?

Question

And could you please state wht religion you're?and,oh yeah, if you're atheist, do you think it is okay to do so?Just a little survey of mine..thnx.

Answer 1

In Islam its not even good to put yourself in a situation of debating against religions if you are not well educated and respectful in it. if you don’t have a strong iman. If you were to make false allegations which cannot be proven than you are telling a lie and its a very very big lie than you will be punished for it, Except of course if you repent and never do it again than you will be forgiven. If you see yourself slip up and u catch yourself in the act of lying stop your self and ask for forgiveness of Allah and tell that you lied.

“O you who believe! Fear Allah, and be with those who are true (in words and deeds)”

[al-Tawbah 9:119]



2. It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The signs of the hypocrite are three: when he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise, he breaks it; and when he is entrusted with something, he betrays that trust.”

well Islam doesn’t encourage saying anything about other religions rather stay on your own and be respectful and don’t raise up religion in the midst of peace because there is no compulsion in religion but if anyone tells a lie about your religion you can defend it by telling the truth who ever listens will listen and who doesn’t its his choice.

Answer 2

From an atheists point of view, yes it is ok to attack someone's belief. I truly believe that religion is one of the great evils, it has caused more war and bloodshed over the years than anything else. Why? Because followers simply believe what they are told (by man) without a shred of evidence to support it.

Not only is this dangerous, but in the more gullible and less well educated it can lead to the above. The biggest crime in those that believe in a particular god is that very few even question his existence. They don't try to look to broaden their minds. In other words, it's easy, but oh so lazy. And, for an atheist, extremely worrying.

Answer 3

I M alhumdulillah, a Muslim.

No, my reliegion does not allow me to mock anyone. For eg. there is a verse in the Quran which says "do not mock others lest they mock you and your Allah".

I don't think this is exactly the right wording but it is to the effect. This is to tell all Muslims that they should never ever mock anyone because if someone mocks them, they will feel bad so a non-Muslim will also feel bad.

There are other quotes from Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him)

Answer 4

My "religion" has nothing to do with it...it's my personal values that "allows" me to do whatever I do. I don't give credence to what other people believe I should do, or how I should act.

Back in the day, people had thicker skins and could take a joke. Now, people with no apparent capacity for mental mirth and verbal defense, have made pretty much everything offensive and off limits.

Technically, you would label me an Agnostic.

Answer 5

I am a Muslim, and my religion forbids mocking other people's beliefs.

Islam states that we (Muslims) must respect other people's beliefs and the freedom of Non Muslims to practice their own religious rituals or practices.

GOD bless you

Sincerely
Randy

Answer 6

My faith tells me that all people experience God in the manner of their own belief. In this regard, I can't mock other religions, because they are all, in fact, my own. Science of Mind.

If I encounter a person that says they worship a purple lizard who holds the truth to God. I must then wish them well in their experience of God. I must also believe that there is a personal consequence to worshiping a purple lizard and allow them to experience that for themselves too. God neither smiles nor frowns on them any more than me.

Answer 7

Christian.

I was born a christian but dint know that God was there. But recently I feel God's presence I know He is there. He is Holy, Righteous, loving, just and true. He sees whether His creations really search for Him. And whoever calls to Him, He answers. He has sent His Son Jesus to this earth to tell God's love and that He sent Him to tell others about God and Himself made a sacrifice for the sins for others which He took upon Himself. I don't understand this love, but I can feel.

Please read how my life was changed,
http://www.protectinghands.com/ladder_to_heaven.htm

Answer 8

My religion is Jainism.

One of our main principles is non-violence in thought, word and deed. One should not say or do something that could lead to violence either. That is why non-absolutism is also an important principle of our religion.

Read the story in the link below to understand what we mean by non-absolutism:

Answer 9

I'm an atheist and I mock peoples' beliefs all the time. I'm very proud of my atheism and try to press it upon others. Sorry if this upsets anyone, but I think it's my duty to relieve people of brainwashing.

Answer 10

My view is: If you don't want your beliefs to be ridiculed then don't have ridiculous beliefs.

I'm perfectly happy to be mocked or ridiculed for the things I say, because I'm prepared to defend my views and prove the other person wrong... and if I can't prove them wrong on a particular issue then maybe that issue isn't worth defending.