It seems to me people only attack others' beliefs because they're insecure about their own, or perhaps threatened by someone else's beliefs. What do you think?
2007-09-02 19:35:25 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The less that one knows about an opposing view, the more likely they are to feel threatened when someone questions theirs, and the more likely they are to retaliate with harsh words or actions. I have no issue with anyone expressing their views as long as they have actually researched the issue and can make an intelligent argument to support their beliefs. What I can't, and won't abide is people using poor reasoning, bad science, misquotes, and hateful language.
2007-09-02 19:58:02 · answer #1 · answered by Thor 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not so much attacking someone else's beliefs as it is attacking the arbitrary statements they make. When you get past all the semantical bs and fallacious reasoning that gets passed off as "legitimate discourse", the only real question that it comes down to is why should it bother you that someone believes in God? As for other beliefs concerning God, my only problem is the ridiculous number of different denominations that exist, and the patently absurd take on biblical interpretation that some of these groups embrace. Insecurity plays no role whatsoever in my beliefs. I'm very certain of who and what I believe in, and that is completely independent of someone else's attitude or prejudicial ignorance. I suggest most people, whatever they believe in, examine for themselves what "believes in" really means relative to what they claim to know or understand. There are many believers in whatever "religion" who haven't a clue about the basic tenets of their "religion" and just repeat what they hear some other, articulate person saying. The same thing goes for some of the young atheists who post questions in here that are so obviously copped from what other atheists say. They have no clear, discerning, understanding for why they don't believe in God, they just want to be attached to a group of people who, socially, best approximate their psychological and irrational need for attention and status within the structure of the herd. If you attack this groups identity, it's an attack on the individual as well. It's the same thing for believers.
2007-09-02 19:59:02 · answer #2 · answered by RIFF 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes I think you are right for the most part it is kind of stupid to do. I am not a big fan of Islam for some various reasons. I do not attach it however. I only say or point out things that seem logical or are true. I think just attacking someone just to be doing so about their beliefs is wrong and mean. =)
2007-09-02 19:51:20 · answer #3 · answered by Prof. Dave 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
this is for the very reason you stated. A thought isn't even on the brink of an opinion. A thought can shape your techniques, strategies, character and immensely impression your habit. you won't manage to evaluate non secular ideals to political evaluations. this is like comparing being a member of P.E.T.A. to donating $50 to the Humane Society. i can get on an internet site and debate taxes, censorship, song etc...all of those evaluations, and that i comprehend deep down that folk who disagree with me are actually not attacking my character, in basic terms my options. yet, get right into a thought (a element that straight away shapes your character) and it will become a private attack. this is why it is so impolite and cruel.
2016-11-14 01:32:11 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you're right, as far as you go.
Why do believers find it necessary to attack or ignore other's knowledge; is it because they're insecure in their beliefs, or perhaps their faith is threatened by facts and logic?
2007-09-02 20:04:45 · answer #5 · answered by Champion of Knowledge 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We are all threatened by religious beliefs. Or have you already forgotten 9/11? How about the strife taking place in Palestine, Lebanon, Chechniya, Kashmir, Afghanistan, Iran, and of course Iraq? Religion is not just superstitious nonsense -- it is an abdication of the ability to reason and determine the answers to life's problems. No one ever solved a problem by saying "God did it."
2007-09-02 19:43:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Some people's beliefs are harmful and should not be taken seriously.
I'm thinking beliefs like the Westboro church have. They deserve to get attacked because they have hateful beliefs that don't warrant an ounce of respect or credibility.
2007-09-02 19:41:03 · answer #7 · answered by Rin 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not really. Why do Christians attack other beliefs and lack of beliefs? Are they really that insecure?
2007-09-02 19:51:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's only necessary if other peoples beliefs are pushed on you. if someone passes a law saying gays can't get married or that kids have to pray every morning you have the right to ask why, right?
2007-09-02 19:44:28 · answer #9 · answered by fleabis 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is largely due to their upbringing. Mostly it is their parents poor character building that makes them what they are today or they are the curse one or the whole family. Some are being brainwash by theirs peers, they are being misled by the crafty and wicked people. What is most sad is when they are brought up in discipline and their parents found out that their child has harm or kill others or post provoking question and defaming other peoples belief. If you are the mother of this kind of people won't you feel that your family are the cursed of God.
2007-09-02 19:52:51 · answer #10 · answered by Kingdomchild07 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋