how can religious people expect me to be respectful of their views?

Question

when whenever i tell a religious person i dont believe in their certain belief, (whether that be christianity, islam, etc.) a lot of the time they tell me that i am going to hell.
well im sorry, but if your telling me that i am going to burn and suffer for eternity.
i think i also have the right to tell them that i believe religion is false without being branded racist/bigoted/etc.
dont you agree?

Answer 1

Of course. Religion is supposed to be about forgiveness and love anyway so alot of these people need to swat up on their bibles before stating facts!!

Answer 2

Here's the thing. From a religious standpoint, telling you you are going to burn if you refuse salvation is no different than telling you that you are going to burn if you put your hand in a fire. It is a simple fact of the Universe. Nothing personal, and you shouldn't take it personally, especially if you don't believe it.

You have every right to tell a religious person that you don't believe their religion. As a matter of fact, I encourage it. I would hope that you would engage them in a serious and thoughtful discussion when you have the time and inclination. And I also agree that you shouldn't be branded racist/bigoted/etc, since none of those things have anything to do with faith, unless you are one of those people who has a faith that claims one race is better than another, but that would make THEM racist, rather than you.

So, why do you get so defensive when people tell you that you are going to burn in Hell? If you don't believe in Hell, they might as well tell you that they are going to fly away to the planet Kolob and leave you behind for all the effect it has on you. The fact that they are telling you should be an indication that they don't want you to burn in Hell, which I would think would mean that they kinda like you.

Answer 3

hi there i'm a christian and i've never told anyone they're going to hell. i don't know who these christians are that you're talking to but my friends would never say that.

i totally agree that you have a right to tell christians that you disagree, every person ultimately is responsible for their own spiritual choices. Everyone gets it wrong in life sometimes; both christians and non christians, but don't stop being respectful of someone's views because of it because once you stop being respectful of someone elses views you become just like that person you're mad at!

I used to be an atheist so I understand completely. These christians can be annoying when they push hell onto you, but believe it or not they mean well. Just walk away if you feel you're being bullied. Your interest in anything spiritual can only be borne from your desire to explore, not because someone is forcing their views on you and they are very misguided if they think telling you going to hell is going to turn you into a christian or that it's the best way to 'reach' you!

sorry you're having bad experiences, people preached hell to me for years when i was an atheist and i hated them. later in life i became curious and it was only through researching, exploring and asking questions at my own pace, that I became a christian. You're not racist or bigoted at all and you make your own choices. XX

Answer 4

I wouldn't go around telling people you don't believe in "god" because I know that they would be insulted; however, if the topic came up then I would have to be honest so yes I agree with you. You have the right to express your opinion however, on the same token, you can do so without being rude or cruel. You can respect someone's beliefs without agreeing with them. For instance: I do not believe in "god" but, I know those that do and I do not dislike or judge them for it. If the topic of religion comes up we express ourselves civily and neither insults the other.

Answer 5

I don't think anyone needs to tell you that you are going to hell when you die but you must understand that if a person dies in sin and not IN Christ, they will forfeit their rights to the divine office of kingship and the coming kingdom of Christ on this earth for 1000 years. Now, this is something you must understand, God sent Jesus to die for YOU. And you can either receive Him and become a king unto Him or you can reject Him and remain a pauper and die in your sins and you already know the outcome. You see, I didn't tell you, that you are going to hell, I think people already know whether they are or not. But you do need to know what is truly at stake and the choice is yours to make but don't let death catch you without Christ in your life.. A friend..

Answer 6

Your feelings are absolutely valid, and as long as you speak from your heart, you're never wrong. I have been told that I am going to hell on numerous occasions, and I generally respond that there is no hell in my reality. It simply doesn't resonate. Then I blank stare them, which usually leads the person to start babbling, because it makes them uncomfortable. Stand in your own power and don't concern yourself with the opinion of others. Do not allow them to have any power over you.

Answer 7

I missed the connection between going to hell and being branded a racist and a bigot. How did they call you a bigot again?

Answer 8

What if they do not tell you that you are going to hell? What if they are universalists? What if they do not meet any of the criteria that you use to justify your attacks? Is your approach, "kill 'em all and let God sort 'em out" (so to speak)? Isn't that the definition of a bigot? They encounter a bad example of a particular group, and then feel justified in demonizing the entire group.

Answer 9

Perhaps, one has to make a distinction between those who see God as some kind of all-consuming entity who unleashes His wrath for not belonging to his gang, and those who see Him as the source of faith, hope and charity. It's too bad that religion these days is all about membership and intolerance of non-members, rather than working on a personal level towards spiritual equipoise. Ignore the zealots and steer clear of them - just my opinion.

Answer 10

Agree...and I'm a Christian. In fact, I'd argue that you're on stronger ground if you simply say you believe their religion is "false" than they are for condemning you to hell.

...now if you said they were stupid or ignorant or deceived for believing that "false" religion (or made any other personal judgment), you'd be guilty of the same sin!

Answer 11

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