Do You Agree You Shouldn't Try To Change Someones Beliefs?

Answer 1

Everyone should honor their own beliefs and the beliefs of others especially when they differ. No one should ever try to change someone's beliefs, they should simply be open minded and respect them.

Our beliefs began to form when we were children and that is where the foundation of our beliefs lies. Throughout our lives, our experiences have then solidified or changed those beliefs and as we continue to learn and grow, our beliefs continue to evolve.

Be open to everyone's beliefs, because I guarantee if you do, you will continue to either become stronger in your own or find that you may need to re-evaluate them. Attempting to change someone's beliefs, causes friction and dischord, and will shut down the channels of any type of learning on either part.

Blessings!
Kerri

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Answer 2

No, if you prevent people from trying to change the beliefs of others, then you violate a basic human right: the freedom to express one's own ideas/beliefs to others. Throughout history, if people didn't try to change the belief of others, then it may still be accepted that the world is flat or that evolution does not exist.

Answer 3

I would say it is sometimes a good idea to change someone's beliefs. Usually, not - for instance, I would not try to change the beliefs of an ordinary peaceful person who is no threat to anyone.

On the other hand, if I could - I'd sure try to talk Osama Bin Laden out of his beliefs!

Answer 4

Why not? I don't object to people trying to change my views, but I sometimes dislike the way they try to do so. We are social beings and discourse is a necessity if we are to co-exist peacefully. Tiptoeing around our differences in belief does a disservice to meaningful social discourse. Should we have avoided arguing whether or not the Earth was flat to spare the feelings of flat-Earthers? On the flip-side, would Christians readily abandon missionary work?

Answer 5

No. I am a Christian and Christ told His followers to spread the Gospel throughout the world. That is what they did and the innumerable amount of professing Christians on the planet today, are the result. Not leading others to belief in Christ Jesus, is not an option for a Christian. It is our great commission. They are always given the option of accepting Christ as Savior or rejecting Him. But it is still our duty to tell them the Good News and give them that option. God bless!!

Answer 6

I don't try to change people's beliefs per se, I let them know what I believe and let the Holy Spirit do the rest of the work. I just don't want to see anybody go to Hell.

Answer 7

Not if the beliefs are dangerous. In the context of religion, that would be the cults (religious groups that coerce their members, and sometimes other people as well).

Answer 8

If their beliefs are founded in rational thought no.

There are people that believe they can fly, should we just let them jump off a building?

I can't fully agree with your statement.

Answer 9

No. Osama bin Laden believes it is his duty to kill me and other people who don't agree with him. George W Bush believes that God told him to invade a sovereign nation because they had loads of oil. If anyone can be prevented from reaching this level of delusion at an early stage, it's all of our duties to stop them.

Answer 10

Na, I disagree. If there beliefs are hung up on material science or organized religoin....then they ought to be set st8. If you haven't had a psychedelic experience, then you are missing out on a lot of perspective on what realty is. I dont see why someone would not want to expand their consciousness and see beyond their self.