Why have respect??

Question

Why do religious people get mad if you say anything negative about their beliefs but can dog yours?? like "your lost" and things?

Answer 1

Because the religious people you know are immature and petty.

On the other hand maybe they're just tired of your negativity. Try engaging in intelligent dialog instead of insulting people all the time.

Answer 2

Showing restraint, and more---respect does not mean you have the same philosophies, it merely means you are mature. You may even be sophisticated enough to have an intelligent conversation with others regarding different philosophies without getting mad, screaming and yelling and making judgmental calls.

Remember, One God, many paths.

Way to go Lizard!

Answer 3

I think it goes for anyone. It depends on the intent behind the humor. Some humor is meant to be light hearted and funny...I think most people can laugh at this. Some is meant to be offensive and only funny to those who are non-belivers and/or anti-religious. When it hurts and offends someone, it ceases to be funny.

Answer 4

I say believe what you want to believe but know why you believe it. I don't care that you believe differently than I do but I will ask you about it. I try not to slam. It is edification of myself and you. I am a member of the church of Christ but my dad's side is Catholic. One friend is Methodist and another tries to follow Celtic ways. My sister's boyfriend is a messianic Jew. These are all fascinating cultures and I like to hear about all of them. This makes us whole.

Answer 5

IF..... You are NOT Saved.......

THEN.... You are.... LOST....!

(John 3:19-20) And this is the condemnation, = = that the Light has come into the world, = = and men loved darkness = = rather than the Light, = = because their deeds were evil.

(John 3:20) For everyone who does evil = = hates the Light, and = = does not come to the Light, = = lest his deeds should be exposed.

Thanks for NOT Asking! RR

Answer 6

"Getting mad" as you put it is not the private domain of non-religious people.
What say we all show some respect by no name-calling and a little more reasoning.

Answer 7

That's the way things are here. Stick around though, it'll grow on you.

Answer 8

Respect Shown to Others

What do you need to do?

Show consideration for others, according them honor.



Why is it important?

Showing respect is a Christian requirement that promotes an atmosphere in which others are more likely to accept what you present to them from the Bible.


THE Scriptures tell us to “honor men of all sorts” and “to speak injuriously of no one.” (1 Pet. 2:17; Titus 3:2) Indeed, every human we meet has “come into existence ‘in the likeness of God.’” (Jas. 3:9) Each person is someone for whom Christ died. (John 3:16) And all deserve to hear the good news in order to act on it and be saved. (2 Pet. 3:9) Some people have qualities or authority that merit special deference.

Why might some people try to excuse themselves from showing the sort of respect that the Bible encourages? Local culture may dictate who is eligible for honor according to caste, color, gender, health, age, wealth, or social status. Widespread corruption among public officials has eroded respect for authority. In some lands people are greatly dissatisfied with their lot in life, perhaps working long hours just to have the bare necessities, and they are surrounded by people who do not manifest respect. Youths experience peer pressure to join in rebellion against unpopular teachers and other authority figures. Many are influenced by television’s portrayal of children outsmarting and dominating their parents. It takes effort to keep such fleshly concepts from altering our regard for others. Yet, when we accord people dignity, this engenders an atmosphere in which an interchange of ideas is more readily possible.

Respectful Approach. A person who is engaging in religious work is expected to show respect by dressing and acting appropriately. What is viewed as appropriate decorum varies from place to place. Some consider it disrespectful to approach another person while wearing a hat or having one hand in a pocket. In other places, people might accept such decorum. Take local feelings into account so as not to offend. Doing so can help you to avoid impediments to your making known the good news effectively.

The same applies to our manner of addressing others, especially those who are elderly. It is generally viewed as impertinent for youths to call adults by their first name unless the youths receive permission to do so. In some places adults too are expected to refrain from addressing strangers by their first name. Also, many languages employ a plural form of the word “you” or some other device to show respect for someone older or in authority.

Respectful Acknowledgment. In smaller communities it is expected that you will acknowledge the presence of someone you encounter, either while walking along the road or when entering a room. This is accomplished by means of a simple greeting, a smile, a nod of the head, or even the raising of the eyebrows. Ignoring another person is viewed as disrespectful.

Some, though, may feel ignored even if you acknowledge their presence. How so? Because of their perception that you fail to see them as individuals. It is not uncommon for people to be categorized by some physical trait. People with disabilities and health problems are often shunned. Yet, God’s Word shows us how to treat such individuals with love and respect. (Matt. 8:2, 3) All of us are affected in some way by our inheritance of Adamic sin. Would you feel respected if others always identified you by your flaws? Would you not rather want to be recognized for your many positive qualities

Answer 9

Doesn't that describe everybody?
Like this atheist who posted (ten minutes ago): "you want a war I will give you a war don fuc with me."

Answer 10

Because their "saved". As such, it doesn't really matter what they say.