Just out of curiousity, please tell me why religious people are the way they are...?

Question

Don't get me wrong I have attended many different churchs that preached many different religions and I've decided I'm just not that into it. I never agree with everything ONE religion says. Why is it people constantly try to push not only a religion on others but THEIR religion? Why do some people feel that one must be part of a religion? Why are there soooo many emails out there that get passed on from one person to another that relates to religion?

And the major question, if you knew one of your friends were not all that religious or into religion would you send religious emails to them?

Answer 1

I don't understand this either.

What religion you choose to follow (if any) should ultimately be your choice. You shouldn't be judged either by whether or not you choose to follow a religion, or judged for what religion you do to choose to follow. Judging others isn't the religious thing to do, yet it's funny how so many religious people can be so judgemental of others that don't believe the same things as them.

And to answer your major question... No, I would not send religious emails to someone that I know isn't that religious. Force isn't a way to make someone religious, or a way to get them to appreciate religion. When someone is ready to except a religion in their life, they will know. They don't need others to tell them when and what kind.

Answer 2

If you have to learn some thing from a person you will always see for all that is positive in that person, but, If you want to learn what is right and what is wrong than you will have to consider what one religion believes to be wrong in the same manner you will have to study all the religious books on the globe,which is time consuming,
Instead do every thing that is acceptable by the society and try to be in the good books of the people.
As far as the other question is concerned if this is the rule to send emails than it is a rule whether you like it of not.
You can lead a simple life or a luxurious one that depends on what is your level of thinking and how you take it.

Answer 3

I have NEVER sent "religious" emails. And as far as religion goes... I wouldn't be in the religion I am, if I did not believe it to be the true church. BUT at the same time, I am not going to push my beliefs on others. If someone wants to ask a question, I will answer. It is then up to that individual to make up their own mind.

Answer 4

I think that your perception of religious people is because you possibly had someone in your life that pushed their religion on you against your will.
I would not try to force anyone to accept my religion. Instead I would try to live by example. And have people accept me for who I am. A person that trys to live his life as Christ would. By loving others and inviting them to share in the love that he has for everyone.
God is love. If we all would love one another then there would be no reason for haters in this world.

I got in trouble here at work for sending religious emails. So I stopped doing it. I was not told until more than 6 months later at my yearly review. So it was an issue but not one that called for severe consequences. I decided after that happened to just send religious emails to people that share the same beliefs as myself. And not to send emails that could be a source of controversy or conflict.

Answer 5

That's the way religion is supposed to be.

However, the pushing part is wrong. Or maybe you're just perceiving it that way.

Religion is about spreading the message. It is up to the hearers to make a choice. That's the way God is otherwise He could have appeared in the sky and thundered His message like He did when He spoke the Ten Commandments ending all the controversies we have to deal with. I'm sure He hasn't lost His ability to speak but what He has revealed is enough for people to base their decisions on.

Answer 6

I agree with you on the fact its hard to accept that only ONE religion is right, and I too seem to be of the mindset that a religion or church isn't necessary to me to be a good Christian.

On the other hand, many people find great peace of mind and soul by being part of a congregation, a religion. They feel it is more comforting to be surrounded by like minded individuals who share in their joys and hopes. The "fellow feeling" of a church, sharing each others joys and sorrows of life, is very important to many people, and this is part of why they join or belong to a religion.

Instead of thinking that friends who are members of a church are "pushing off" their religion on others, think of this. Most likely, they are very happy and secure in their beliefs, and they want the same for you. They want you to feel the same peace of mind in this life and be ready to join them in the next life. They are not sending you emails because they wish you bad things, they are trying to "save" you, help you, invite you to join in their group.

I have friends in many different religions...mostly Christian, but many denominations. I accept their good wishes, their literature, and some of their invitations to events. I understand that they are being sincere in their wishes. I ask them questions on what they find their solace and peace in, and what they believe.

Since you have gone to many churches, I am guessing that you, too, are searching for something. The people you have met are just trying to help you find it.

As far as emails, the great thing about them is you can delete them and have no obligation to even respond to "chain" letters, etc. If it really bothers you, change your email address, and only give it out to a small group of people you want to hear from. Personally,I don't send on religious or political email stuff to people at all, unless they specifically ask me about something and I do some research and am sending that.

Just try to be gracious in your behavior. There is so much to learn from the different religions. If you want to, read those emails. If not, delete them. Its your choice.

Answer 7

Well, since "because god is real" doesn't even come close to answering your question, I though I'd give it a try despite the fact that I'm not religious.

I imagine the reason is because they believe that religion makes them happy and so they think perhaps that it's the only way anyone can be happy. Also, they believe they are right and you are wrong if you don't believe. Besides many religions teach that unbelievers will go to hell, so they believe they are saving you from that. And finally, they have a sense of tribalism and they want their "tribe" to be the biggest, strongest one.

Answer 8

Well first of all, religious people are taught to spread the word. Some of them just don't realize that they can be offensive with their "You're a sinner and I'm holier than thou"
attitude. I am a Christian and I believe as long as you are a part of any denomination then that's a good thing. I believe everyone should have a spiritual life of some kind - as long as you have one. But if your friend is offending you with her emails then I would just talk to her about it. If she's really your friend she will understand. Just try to be nice about it because it's probably part of her belief to lead others to God and if she loves you, then that's why she is doing it. She's trying to plant the seed in your heart because she cares about you - so that's a good thing!!! But it can make you feel like the religious freind thinks you are bad or something - I know - I've been there. Good luck!

Answer 9

When people are brought up to be religious and go to church, synagogue, temple, or anything, as a weekly thing; then they're going to believe that their religion is the only one out there that's right. It's the human knowledge.

But, there are very religious people out there who create these religious e-mails and send them to everyone out there they know, religious or not. Then, eventually all of the e-mails are going to be going to everyone since it's being forwarded and forwarded.

When I recieve a religious e-mail, I read it, but I don't really send it forward. If I do send it forward, then of course I wouldn't send it to a person who is an athiest or just doesn't have a religion.

Answer 10

There once was a street preacher proclaiming God and an old man approached him and asked, "How do I know that your way is the only way to heaven? What if there is another way?" The street preacher replied," There are two roads. One says, 'Be good and try really hard. Do penance, knock on doors, chant all day. Maybe you can get there.' This is what all religions say." The other road says, "No one is good enough. Give up. It's waste to try. Surrender all. " This is the only fair way." The old man says, "How is that fair?!" The preacher said, "Because it is tolerant of all. We all aren't good enough, so we all have equal access to God."