Why do you always have to disprove someone's faith?

Question

Why can't you just go on about your OWN business and stop hating?

And yes, there is a difference between proselytizing and telling someone they're wrong. When going out, trying to "convert" people you don't go "hey...your religion is wrong!" you say "have you heard about...blah blah blah"

If you want someone to leave their faith and join yours(or the lack there of) why not leave out the insults. Face it...no one likes insults, so if you insult them, why would they like your faith?

Lena....I am Mormon.

iHEART(something)

I know what you mean. Even when I wasn't attending a church, or did not affiliate myself with a religion, I would still listen to other people, and learn, but I never put someone down.

I believe there is a God, but I can't prove it. I can't prove whether I'm right or Atheists are right or even if the Hindus are right. So...live and let live is what I say. Even if you don't agree with some faith/church/religion doesn't mean you have the right to say the followers of that faith are going to hell, or whatever, you know?

Well tango, you DON'T remember correctly.

Answer 1

You have an excellent point.
No one likes hateful and rude remarks no matter what faith or lack there of.

Debating is fine.Questions are welcome.
But is it really so difficult to treat others how you would like to be treated?To show respect for other's point of view?

You are NOT going to convince someone to see you point of view if you are mean to them.That goes for EVERYONE!

It would be nice to start by using the common language of love to better communicate with one nother.

Answer 2

I try to be kind and courteous to others, and ask the same in return, no matter what the issue. I believe that faith is a personal thing, and if someone has faith in something, it isn't my place to tell them that faith is wrong. They are doing what they think is the right thing for them. It might not be what I want to believe in, but that doesn't make it wrong. I could tell anyone what they believe is wrong, but what would that do for me? That would just show that I was intolerant, and unable to understand the concept of agency.

I can't count the number of times someone has told me that I'm going to hell for what I believe. As if they are the end all be all. So when did they become God? When did they get the power of judgment?

I can understand that they feel they need to save everyone in the world, but the scriptures say that only God can judge, and He knows the full intent of our hearts. So if we are a good person, follow what our conscience tells us and do what we think is right, then who's to say what God will say when we meet Him (no matter what God you believe in, or what you call your God). The people who are saying these things may have a rude awaking!!!

Answer 3

Insults are bad and the wrong way to go about it, but "Faith" as you put it is nothing more than another belief which is either right or wrong. Someone who belives you are wrong is actually trying to help you face reality. Likewise, if you believe whatever it is you bottle in "faith" sharing it with the world will only bring the world closer to that which you believe to be true. Sharing beliefs is virtuous. The methods of derterminging beliefs are usually where the flaws are found.

If your beliefs are different than another's it doesn't matter whether you speak,"i am right" or you speak "you are wrong". On the tail of each statements rides the other. You are saying they same thing either way.

Important word to understand "sacred" adj = never to be questioned nor challenged.

You need to understand that the value of holding something sacred can never exceed the value of that which you are holding sacred. Therefore, questioning and testing your beliefs will strengthen the resulting belief, hiding behind "faith" will stagnate your brain. Please feel free to believe in God if that is where the evidence now leads you, but challenge your thoughts, test your beliefs. Keep your brain on!

Answer 4

I think that it's a sin to tell another person that they are going to Hell. (Although once in a while I'll tell them to go there). I believe this because in so doing we're trying to elevate ourselves not only above another person, but trying to usurp God's power for our own when judgment was never supposed to be ours. I definitely see your point about the insults. Many have tried to convince me of the truth of another religion by insulting me. I pretty much stop listening at that point. I hope other people begin to follow this ideal as well, my friend.

Answer 5

I'm a Witch, and we don't believe in proselytizing. No Pagan or Wiccan does. It restrains free will, which is harmful, so we don't do it.

I will tell people where they're incorrect in their beliefs, however. But it's only my own, and it's not done in an attempt to get them to change "traditions" or whatever. It's always done to give advice and to correct misunderstandings.

Anybody else's religious beliefs are their business. Unless of course, they ask for opinions on it, and if they don't like the answers they get, they shouldn't whine about it.

Answer 6

I've always wondered why people are so quick to tell you how "wrong" your faith is but never all that forth coming as to why their faith is correct. I have told people that I would be more than happy to change my faith if they could show me that what they have to offer is better than what I already have. Very few have actually tried to engage me in a dialog...and those that have have given up when I show them scriptural references to what they believe as incorrect and they have no reasoning as to why they believe an obvious incorrect principle is true.

They also hate it when I show them how the doctrines that I believe in don't in any way contradict the Bible the way they adamantly believe.

Answer 7

I have never understood why someone thinks that if they tell me I'm going to hell, I will have an about face and want to listen to them. I'm with you. I never even discuss my religious beliefs (with the exception of on here) unless I am first asked about them. If someone has a religion and they're happy in it, I don't see any point in bugging them.

Answer 8

I agree I feel that every one has a right to their belief. I don't believe that u have to put another down to promote your own. We all believe in a Supreme being, regardless to what we call him . No insults needed, prove your case, you don't have to insult me or call me out. Give me facts

Answer 9

Who says i'm hating??? If people ask..then I'm gonna tell them what i believe in. If I were a Mormon missionary, it would be my "job" to tell people. I'm never rude about it and if they don't think that my beliefs are cool...then I simply walk away and not mention it again.

Answer 10

I just sent an email to another YA user- explaining my beliefs. She (as many others do) disagrees with me. I explained my views with the disclaimer,....


"You mentioned some things you struggle with regarding (my church) doctrine. I am well aware that there are many who agree with you, but I'm willing to explain why we believe as we do if you're willing to acknowledge that we have that right."


Live and let live....