Acceptance?

Question

Do you accept people who are Buddhists?
Do you accept people who are Islamic?
Do you accept people who are Christians?
Do you accept people who are Atheists?
Do you accept people who are Agnostic?
Do you accept people who are Pagans?

Do you think someone's beliefs indicate how moral a person is? Should it, or should it not play a role in determining a person? Should sterotypes and generalizations be frowned upon?

Nondescript: But do you accept people who accept their beliefs that you don't accept?

The Reverend Soleil: You appear to accept, but you certainly don't seem to 'respect'.

Answer 1

I accept anyone! My life is open to anyone who wants to be apart of it! Any religion or belief doesn't matter to me as long as they are a good person at heart! To me i wonder why most or a lot of people even care who they except. I mean if they are a good person why does it matter what they believe in or anything other than that they would be there for you in life. I really just dont like those people. I hope i answered your question! Religion or belief shouldn't play a role in determining a person, or how moral they are.

Answer 2

I dont really look at people based on what religion they are. I usually dont know what religion a person is unless I am pretty close to them.
Culture plays a big role in determining a persons morality. If you live in a similar community then you will probably share a lot of the same values despite what religion you are. How does it affect my relationship with a casual friend if they chose to have sex before marriage and I didnt?

As humans we tend to group with like minded individuals. There is nothing wrong with that. We just need to make sure we hold to a level of respect and decency to people that dont think just like us.

Stereotypes and generalizations tend to stem from something and a lot of time many of them have some truth in them. I dont have a real problem with them. Lets face it, a lot of them are true about a good portion of whoever is being stereotyped. I think people need to lighten up and not take everything so personally.

Answer 3

First off, stereotypes are always to be frowned upon. If by beliefs, you mean religous demonination, then no. There are people of all religious beliefs that are immoral. Catholic Priests have abused children, Jews and Muslims kill eachother over their shared holy land, there are examples of immoral people in all religous groups. If I used your religious belief above, please do not be offended, I'm not trying to take a shot at you, just giving examples, So no, you can't judge a person as moral just because they're a Christian or a Muslim if that's what you mean. Same goes for not judging an atheist as immoral because they don't believe in religion, it doesn't mean that they don't have their own set of morals free of religous influence. You should accept all people as human beings and treat them as you would like to be treated. It doesn't mean that you have to agree with them, what fun would that be?

Answer 4

I just love the diversity of beliefs. When I meet someone who has different beliefs I enjoy talking with them and I always learn a lot. It is also fascinating that there so many similarities between different beliefs. If you only ask specific questions about how a person should treat others, there is great similarity.
Then after you learn about the other people, you kill them because they break the their egg open on the wrong end and that is intolerable.

Answer 5

Stereotypes exist because of our tendency to generalize, and that tendency helps us survive and act in an uncertain world. There is some truth to most stereotypes.

I accept all people, but only accept beliefs that can be critically and empirically supported. And yes, certain forms of belief can indicate the character of a person.

Answer 6

I respect and accept all faiths as being equally valid to mine. I do not expect this respect in return.

I also do not consider one's faith to be a personality reference. I've met 3 different kinds of 'religious' folks - with some overlap. The Zealots, the Moderates and the Culturists (those who do not practise their faith on a daily or weekly event, just respect/follow special events like Xmas or Easter)

It is my personal opinion that Stereotypes and Generalisations are responsible for much bitterness, confusion and even hatred. It is certain a method of social control. Create a fear of another Group and people will be reluctant to reach out to learn about them.

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Answer 7

Do you think we should accept a terrorist? I don't. You cannot have a relationship with anyone that you totally disagree with on anything meaningful. To think otherwise is silly. For sure someones beliefs play a role in how moral they are. You're living in a dream world.

Answer 8

I accept all religions, I just don't believe the same things that they do, and don't agree with the same things they do.

Stereotypes and generalizations SHOULD be frowned upon. Do you really think that each person thinks the same way, acts the same way, and interprets something the same way?

~Silverfighter

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Answer 9

I would not be Christian if I didn't accept and love ALL people. Right here in our close neighborhood we have muslims, mormons, catholics and protestants. We are all loving accepting people who understand, but don't criticize the others' beliefs.

Answer 10

I accept all people. People are free to have whatever beliefs they have. There's not really much way of enforcing any thought police function yet. Religions like to try, though.

I don't accept their beliefs. Religion has little to do with morality. If you look at a cross section of people of any religion, you'll find that most people are decent with a few exceptions.