I stumbled across a question that asked..."What makes you uncomfortable with poeple of other religions?" (not word for word).....I read an answer from a 13 year old girl that said....
"I always feel bad when i have to tell people who arn't Christian the truth about their etrnal life. All Christians and others who believe that Jesus was and is our saviour and Massiah will go to heaven all of those who don't will not. I always feel bad about this consept considdering one of my best friends is Buddist."
I seriously can NOT understand why people think that if you are not christian then when you die you will go to some place they call Hell. Now I do not belong to any religious organizations, but I do believe in GOD. I just dont get why people believe this way and judge those who dont. Honestly...did everyone go to hell before the Christianity began? I mean....Christianity did not start from the beginning. I just want some opinions..I am open to all interpretations.
2007-07-27 05:35:12 · 22 answers · asked by Rae-Rae 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Please....dont be mean!
I am curious about religion and I am just getting different ideas.
2007-07-27 05:36:30 · update #1
to the 13 year old.....I just used your quote as an example, sweetie...dont worry about it. You did not hurt my feelings. I just want people to open their minds to new and other possibilities.
2007-07-27 05:50:21 · update #2
Someone once said, "Religion is the opiate of the masses..."
For the most part, in my humble opinion, religion is there for people who need the guidance and moral/ethical teachings their books possess. Other people, who are raised in educated and moral families, may not necessarily need the guidance of someone else to tell them what they need to do to be better people. Simply put, the Golden Rule, applies to all.
When the Christians converted the heathens in the North, the Old Norse heroes were condemned because they were not baptized, but so as not to piss off the indigenous population, the Church said they were among the bravest in Hell...
The Big 3 (Judaism, Christianity, Islam), are basically the same religion, with the same God. Just different views of it. Pagans had many Gods and prayed to whichever one would benefit them at the time. Buddhists simply try to find eternal peace from within. How the 3 try to convert others is by scaring them and telling people of their "eternal soul" and where they will go if they don't get assimilated.
Being spiritual and treating others with respect and dignity is about all anyone can really ask for. Being ignorant of others and condemning them for their personal beliefs is not the greatest way to live your life. So, to wrap this up...
"Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you."
2007-07-27 05:59:02 · answer #1 · answered by Jay L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judgment is inherently irrelevant, but it makes people feel powerful. You can have absolutely no personal power or accomplishment, but if you then put down another person, you can feel as if you're above them. This isn't any virtue you worked for, it's something that required no discipline or hard work, it's just an immediate gratification that helps to make people feel important, which they presumably wouldn't do if they knew how to feel any sense of power or accomplishment in a healthy or legitimate fashion. This sort of behavior is petty and akin to a small child making fun of someone from another culture because they look different -- it's ignorant and helpless. Though, rarely is it seen as such, because of how normalized it's become. When someone feels truly secure and satisfied with who they are, that self-identity has enough value that they don't need to push other people down. That judgment is indicative of a personal lacking, they inflict on others the fear, smallness, or powerlessness that they feel. I mean, think about it in context: those religious people who judge the most are usually the most devout, meaning that they believe in the strictest, most judgmental version of their own god and religion. When you truly believe that the being that created you would judge you harshly and throw you into a burning pit to suffer for all eternity, wouldn't you feel terrified? Wouldn't you be worried about everything you do? Wouldn't that make you miserable? There's this saying that goes: "the pot drips of what it contains." -- I think that is perfect explanation for this situation.
2015-08-30 13:49:17 · answer #2 · answered by S. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is a force to unite people and give them something in common. The side effect of this is that different religions become more incompatible the stronger peoples beliefs are. They have to be incompatible because two different peoples can't both be gods favorite.
That's why atheism is the only thing that can bring peace on earth.
2007-07-27 05:43:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Human Nature. Wanting to be "right". I, personally, do believe that Christianity is the true religion, but I do not "feel bad" about those who aren't. I do pray that many hearts are turned to Christ. But I am so busy trying to grow in my faith that I pretty much leave other religions alone. Although I have learned useful tools that are primarily practiced in other religions (or thought of to be from others) like meditation.
2007-07-27 05:39:51 · answer #4 · answered by Marvelissa VT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We did not call the place hell, God did - the same God in which you say you believe.
I do not mean to be unkind - it is not my intention, so don't misunderstand me - but the bible says that Jesus Christ is God and He started His church - not religion as we have misinterpreted it.
Since He was in the beginning with the Father (God) at creation, then it is safe to believe that the God 'who changes not' carried out judgements the same as He does today and would in time to come.
Please note that He did not call His church anything but 'my church'. Guess where the labels emanated?
2007-07-27 06:13:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is powerful. It is a huge part of this world and the people in it. It gives a great many things to people, most of them psychological, but a significant portion of the benefits are social as well. Not to mention the economic benefits and so forth. To have a belief is to create distinction and conflict. this is alright. We do it all the time. we need to do it to survive.
2007-07-27 05:42:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That was my answer,
I am sorry if I offended you. I am really accepting but i wouldn't say that to her face. I mena that is what i believe. My Church believes that and I beleives that and my family does too. I think that God has a path for everyone and that believeing in the Massaih is your path to heaven. I am sorry if i hurt your feelings.....please feel free to email me if you want to talk. I really didn't mean to make anyone uncomefertable.
Im sorry,
Lizzy L., Age 13 USA
2007-07-27 05:40:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well the simple answer is that everyone believes what they believe to be absolute truth. No one wants to be wrong. I dont think anyone should preach to others about their religion unless that person is asking for info. I think its rude and rather annoying. I have my beliefs, you have yours, lets leave it at that and co-exist.
2007-07-27 05:40:43 · answer #8 · answered by Sassy Pants 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All religion is irrational delusional nonsense. One of the hallmarks of severe delusion is the absolute conviction that your delusion is correct and all other versions are wrong. Believing that helps ward off reality.
2007-07-27 05:40:49 · answer #9 · answered by bonzo the tap dancing chimp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lol u must be new to this. Alot of people are intolerant so ur just gonna have to deal with it.
Never miss an opportunity to make others happy, even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it
2007-07-27 05:40:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋