I cannot seem to find many people that agree with everything I say... which I certain do not expect... though, some people tend to like having reinforcement on their arguments. Christians and Atheists alike, with their belittlement of the other... both criticizing the other weirdos like me around here which are commonly riddled with the flak of flying emotions... anyways...
After consideration, do you choose your circle of association due to the acceptance of others or not? Perhaps you thrive on aggressive anathema?
2007-10-13 23:38:35 · 14 answers · asked by Invisible_Flags 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
*damn my misspelling fingers to a pit of arthritic hell*
2007-10-13 23:41:30 · update #1
scorpius59... what do you mean?
2007-10-13 23:49:48 · update #2
i didn't start down this path to gain any sort of acceptance. i grew up in a very small school system in middle america. trust me, acceptance wasn't what it was about.
online, i do tend to collect people that are pagan or wiccan, but they don't believe in the same things i do. we just share a disbelief in the abrahamic concept of god.
in reality,i have friends from several different faiths. i don't look specifically for people who share my beliefs. it's much more important that they be honest and true to themselves.
2007-10-14 06:17:07 · answer #1 · answered by luvjeska 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have conservative christian friends that I disagree with vehemently on many issues. But at the end of the day, we have enough common ground still to get along.
There are very few atheists in my social circle (with the exception of here). And I have accepted the fact that in the real world, I am very much on my own with my thoughts and beliefs.
I do think that some like religion purely for the acceptance and the sense of community. And why wouldn't they. Its nice to belong to something.
But I won't base what I feel strongly about, merely for the approval of others. And I know some (not all) that would.
2007-10-14 06:53:28 · answer #2 · answered by hypno_toad1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty good at getting along with people who have different beliefs. If they want to talk about religion, fine. I'll say what I believe and listen to what they believe. If they cannot talk about it without trying to convert me, then that is not a good candidate for friendship.
But to look at it the other way, one important reason why I joined the Ethical Society of St. Louis, which is technically a religion, is that I was looking for like-minded people. Not who agree with me on every point, but who appreciate the cross-pollination of ideas. The Ethical Culture movement is especially good at that sort of thing. We don't have a creed as such, but a statement of principles which is very open-ended. We discuss, we even debate, but we respect one another's right to have a say.
2007-10-14 10:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by auntb93 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really like nice and gentle people, always have. My circle of friends include Christians, agnostics, unitarians, pagans, and gays. I place most of my importance on character rather than belief. With that said, I would highly doubt I would enjoy too many of the people on here in real life, if this is indeed how they are with others in person. I love discussing theology and sharing thoughts about religion and belief, so I come back day after day...just hoping; one day it may happen ;) For now I just watch the intolerance, division and hate
2007-10-14 06:54:42 · answer #4 · answered by Loosid 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When I was younger, I craved the acceptance of others. Now, I'm old and bitter and enjoy getting into arguments. Ha, Ha, that's probably why I spend so much time on Yahoo Answers in Religion and Politics sections.
2007-10-14 06:43:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
exceptance from others do not sway my athiesm in anyway what so ever. i dont care who excepts my beliefs (or lack there of) i chose atheism because as i researched the bible using archeological, historical evidence i noticed that my religion that i had held for so long (christianity) could not hold up against scrutiny.
during this process the intolerance that the bible teaches inbetween the periods of mass slaughter didnt earn the christian god any points either. during this period i refered to myself as agnostic, and slowly through more studying, research, and thinking i became an atheist.
so to reiderate the acceptance of others means squat to me
2007-10-14 06:52:06 · answer #6 · answered by alucard817 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like who I like. If someone else doesn't like that person and I do, no matter, it isn't going to change the fact that I like the first person.
I think of myself as a leader and not a follower, I don't follow any clique or association of people. I follow my own path.
-Em
2007-10-14 06:41:50 · answer #7 · answered by emeraldseye 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well..i do not need a religion to be accepted ....but i do need a relationship with Christ and that is all that matters...being surrounded by different people is natural but to be accepted by all is to live as peaceably as possible to be accepted by both God and man
2007-10-14 07:08:04 · answer #8 · answered by sdrbl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sheep go by the flock. Just pick your flock or be a lost lamb.
2007-10-14 06:42:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
what really matters to me is my conviction based on what I believed God's is.. I don't go for cliques. Anyway it's not my friends' soul who'll go to hell but mine. so id rather respect my own conviction
good luck!
2007-10-14 06:43:45 · answer #10 · answered by Dane Dimen 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋