As a Christian, if I were to tell you that although we obviously do not agree on many different issues, from creation vs. evolution to death vs. everlasting life... I still respect you and can see your side of the coin and even try to understand why you believe what you believe, Knowing that I am not judging you or condeming you to hell or anything crazy like that... Would you be willing to do the same for me? :-)
2007-08-15 03:32:23 · 12 answers · asked by TRV 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Or do you honestly think that I am a totally illusional and completely uneducated person?
(b/c that is kinda mean...)
2007-08-15 03:38:22 · update #1
I am just kinda wondering if we are bickering for no good reason, b/c nobody is really looking to gain knowledge or if we are actually benifiting one another by "expanding our horizons"?
2007-08-15 03:41:03 · update #2
Spike,
Respectfully, I think you are wrong.
Most Christians do think like the poster of the question, you just do not see them because they are living and letting live. What IS very visible are the ones that are being judgmental, even mean and hurtful to others, because of that, many assume that most Christians are narrow minded and mean.
It happens to all groups, stereotyping based on our perceptions of what we see as people in a group. Normally all we see are the fringe of the group, not the average.
It happens to Christians, Atheists, Wiccan's, Mormons, Muslims, even Blacks, Whites, Indians, Asians, Jews. You also see it in Republicans and Democrats, Baptists and Catholics.
Our world needs more tolerance from all groups, freedom means that we need to respect the beliefs of others.
Good Question, and good answers.
Peace!
2007-08-15 03:48:28 · answer #1 · answered by C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not that you and your beliefs aren't respected, far from it.
The concern is that some people of your religion want everyone to share the same beliefs.
This goes from attempting to remove any science (particularly biological evolution) that contradicts your beliefs removed from public curriculum, to ensuring government bans are placed upon what you see as questionable practices: abortion and blastocyst stem cell research to name a few, that are otherwise good science and will benefit mankind.
On top of that, the vast majority of US Christians seem to believe that global warming is a myth. Then there's those that believe that they can treat the world like a peice of crap because the rapture is coming soon so it doesn't matter. Can you not see how bad that way of thinking is?
2007-08-15 22:44:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i might say specific. it is all we are able to be somewhat. I mean who's to assert that the following day a deity won't pop out of the sunlight and talk with us. it is totally no longer likely of direction it somewhat is why i do no longer think it could take place. Calling your self an agnostic atheist is somewhat like asserting "properly i do no longer think in gods, yet that would not propose that I thoroughly write-out the prospect." it somewhat is slightly on par with asserting the comparable approximately unicorns or area-teapots, in spite of the undeniable fact that it is the only way of being intellectually straightforward: you do no longer be attentive to, do no longer say which you do. the full concept of agnosticism is deceptive to maximum folk it variety of feels, as maximum seem to think of that being agnostic merely ability you're sitting on the fence between concept or disbelief interior the Judeo-Christian god whilst in fact it is purely a loss of specific place on any form of matters. as a results of fact of this you'll possibly choose yet another observe in there to sparkling it up - ie: you may no longer in basic terms be 'agnostic', yet you will properly be an agnostic atheist, or an agnostic theist.
2016-12-30 14:23:52 · answer #3 · answered by celedon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm perfectly willing to respect you. I grew up Christian, and I've seen religion from that side of the coin. I can understand very easily how and why people believe in the Christian religion. I'd be perfectly willing to have an open dialogue, if you'd like to send me an e-mail.
2007-08-15 06:56:06 · answer #4 · answered by v35322 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
But of course. I was willing from the start. In fact, you could say I assume the best until proven otherwise. People usually show their true colors in about 5 seconds, especially on a subject like this, so it doesn't hurt anything to assume the best in people.
2007-08-15 03:49:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure - everyone has the right to believe in whatever makes them happy. The problem comes when others try to force their beliefs on me or tell me I am going to hell. Live and let live.
2007-08-15 03:44:27 · answer #6 · answered by Nea 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To respect you? Yes. To understand why you believe what you do? I would try. Respect should be reciprocated in all cases.
In reality, we are all set in our ways of thinking, and unless someone could come up with astounding evidence to support their claims, no-one is changing anyone's mind on here- that much is for sure.
2007-08-15 03:41:46 · answer #7 · answered by Keyring 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
im trying to understand you
but i dont think you are using all of your brain
if your faith is blind then you are just that
if you are logically thinking you could see how the bible god is so far fetched .............can YOU see why i believe you are underestimating something important?? and taking the words of dellusional men from thousands of years ago instead of using your brain of today????????????
2007-08-15 04:51:34 · answer #8 · answered by slopoke6968 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, you just think differently. It's all good. I only get mean when others get judgmental...
=0)
2007-08-15 03:39:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hugs!
2007-08-15 03:50:50 · answer #10 · answered by alia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋