Why is there so much fighting over religion?

Question

no matter who you believe in shouldn't there be harmony for everyone.

The Witten I disagree with you but "hey" thanks for your answer.

Answer 1

I'm a christian but i don't go around telling peope to be christians. I say i'm a christian and try to live good so maybe they'll like christians too.

I mean I don't fight with people. Whats the point in that?

Answer 2

There are several things at work here. One is the idea that religion often becomes the ground of a person's being. We all have a set of assumptions that we use to negotiate daily life, but if we take that set of assumptions and reinforce it by associating with others of like belief, particularly those who reject the idea that any other set of assumptions has validity, we end up with a closed group. This closed group will view those outside the group with suspicion.

Let's now look at what happens when the set of assumptions we've talked about is based upon the idea of a non-verifiable supernatural entity whose existence cannot be proven, whose attributes cannot be determined and whose location cannot be found. All of the beliefs that accumulate around such an entity will of necessity be speculations, and as such, there will always be a degree of doubt surrounding them. When the speculations are questioned, or collide with a different set of speculations, there is a defensive reaction.

I suspect that the harmony you mention will only be available when we can admit that we really don't know for certain.

Answer 3

You mean something to the effect of world peace? That won't even happen by the time I'm a grandparent. You can practice and live in harmony, but there will always be people who cannot abide by that.

Answer 4

i always ask that.

Some people just get a little too caught up in religion. i always say - everything in moderation.

And the BIGGEST "problem" with religion is that people often interpret it in their own way, so the messages get a little twisted and shaped into a new meaning (like being a maytr for your religion in islam is seen as a good thing, but a few see that as kill people who they believe to be a threat but actually aren't, and so do the whole terrorism thing)

basically believe what you want, but don't get too caught up. A little bit of something never hurt anybody.

m

Answer 5

That's how it should work ideally, but when everyone thinks everyone else is going to some sort of hell there's bound to be issues.

Anyone of an opposite religion instantly becomes someone who will be under constantly scrutiny for when they mess up, to "prove" to the watchers that their choice of religion was correct (ie: "They've been led astray").

Anyone who isn't of a religion instantly becomes someone to constantly try to convert, which alienates most people.

Answer 6

The sad truth is many people do not want harmony. They want everybody else to think exactly as they think.

If we followed God, regardless of understanding of God, instead of following people, we would have harmony.

When you experience God He makes you feel so loved and so special, I think there is a tendency to think 'I must be really special and chose by God'. But God responds to everyone in this way. He loves us all! If we could try to keep this in mind and remember the one you are arguing with and calling wrong is loved by God, every bit as much as you are, perhaps we could care for our fellow man a little more. Do you really want to harm someone who is loved by God?

Answer 7

Of course there should be harmony and respect of others religions, but that's not the case. I think some people see religion as their own form of sports team. ie: My "team" is better than yours, my "team" will win (god.), my "team" is superior. It's just another area for people to debate and to try to excell in. It's silly, but it's true.

Answer 8

"harmony for everyone" is the very thing that's killing people. That's the excuse all religions are using to convert people. I'd say you might be adding to the fight.

Answer 9

Unfortunately, anything that involves a question of belief tends to arouse strong feelings. And equally unfortunately, strong feelings usually result in conflict. Historically, men have resolved conflict by fighting... Wonder what would happen if the girls made decisions?!

Answer 10

Everyone believes their religion is the ultimate true religion. Even though many religions teach tolerance of others, not many people want to accept others views, especially if they are not in accordance with their own.