I mean we dont know anyone's circumstances. Lets take for example someone who has been in an abusive reltionship, wondering why they deserved that and are in need of help. If you didnt know what happened to he/she, for them having such an average mood since you dont know their past. Should You judge them? or is it that the unconditional love you may share with them will bring much needed joy to their Spirit. Similarly now we do not know circumstances of so many people around the World. So why is okay to Judge and not to Love?
2007-07-23 08:32:10 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Dualistic philosophy. Unless one creates a mind of equanimity there will always be an us vs. them, absolute evil vs. absolute good, finite beginning vs. finite end, etc.
It's okay to DISCERN but judgement is illogical and arrogant. Nobody can know the intent of the person speaking or acting, therefore it's unwise to make snap judgements. Discernment between behavior/speech that causes harm/suffering and that which doesn't is always important. Common sense still rules the roost.
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2007-07-23 08:35:45 · answer #1 · answered by vinslave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an so glad you asked this question.....the quick answer is that its human nature to do so....but does that make it right ABSOLUTELY NOT.......We were born into the day and age where every man is equal but that's not true in our society.....because we take advantage of others differences....we are the most evolved spices on this planet and we should really start acting like it.......we should not judge people based on how they were brought up or how much money they have....everybody should be treated equally no matter what!.....we need to stop denying people and start helping because only then will the world become a place that everybody will proudly call home....
God Bless,
Evan
2007-07-23 15:41:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If someone goes through abuse, you would be shocked at how many people judge the abused person and say that everything is 50/50.. which is BS, an abuser abuses out of choice and the need for control and domination... and society makes excuses for it...and for those who love so much more and try not to judge get to be that controlled doormat for the abuser because the abusers use the abused conscience against them and make them feel bad for stuff they never did... sorry I'm opinionated
2007-07-23 15:40:55 · answer #3 · answered by Country 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judging is easier. Love, on the other hand, requires work, patience,
dedication, commitment and compassion or empathy.
People judge because they do not think nor understand. They
expect every person to be, act, react or feel the same. They never take into consideration that what effects one individual in one manner effects another individual in an entirely different way, altogether. This isn't a one-size-fits-all cosmos.
I agree with your evaluations and would like to further state
that judging is yet another one of the growing lists of bad habits
we've included into our daily agendas. It's annoying is what it is. Annoying and unintellectual.
2007-07-23 16:04:08 · answer #4 · answered by sylvester m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People should not judge.
God has already given us the Law.
If someone informs you of Gods law.. that is not the person convicting you, it is God convicting you.
There is a difference between judging, and telling the truth by God.
People should concentrate on cleaning up their house before judging yours, however if you just want a free pass to have a dirty house.... you are going down the wrong road.
God bless you.
2007-07-23 15:41:12 · answer #5 · answered by John W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignorance breeds,contempt, distrust, being judgmental of people and things they don't know about..Ignorance is also the parent of prejudice..
When people are ignorant, their mind is set on what they were taught from childhood..They don't know any better, and they don't care..
I'm not saying everyone that's not aware of certain things in life is bad or evil..I'm just saying some people are set in their ways no matter what..no amount of proof or trying to convince them, will work.
So how do you expect these same people, to show love to someone who looks or acts different from them..It ain't gonna happen! Because in their eyes..It easier to judge than love!
Take care, and have a good evening..
2007-07-23 16:07:25 · answer #6 · answered by howdoilvthee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
!If you were to say to me " Why dont you hang out with so & so?" And I say," they are down beat; It could mean that I do not need to be depressed. Am I judgeing them or making an observation.? Am I strong enough to help them at this point in time without hurting myself? That is the question. It is true that judging belongs to the almighty, but we are to discern too as mentioned. If it walks like a duck, and it quacks like a duck and the evidence points to ducksville Then, its a duck!
2007-07-23 15:47:01 · answer #7 · answered by carole 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People make judgement calls every day, whether serving on a jury, or buying a car and deciding he salesman is a crook, or whatever. When the Bible says do not judge, it means you can't say "you're going to hell" to someone, because that is for God alone to decide. But if you are sinning in my face I can call it for what it is.
2007-07-23 15:37:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, man does not have the right to judge others. We are only allowed to make judgements that would effect our own personal well being. The power of Judgement is God's and His only. Keep judging others...........because when it is God's time, He will make the final judgement.
2007-07-23 15:36:40 · answer #9 · answered by Kitty Kat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not ok to judge generally but I believe one could judge righteously in social justice. It is far more difficult to love authentically which involves sacrifice which is why it works everytime
2007-07-23 15:38:51 · answer #10 · answered by Gods child 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋