Or only when pertains to your own? We all have a tendency to look down on those who do not share our same beliefs. Is that wrong or is that just being human? It may sound like a no-brainer but you'd be surprised on the answers I would get when I ask my friends or family member.
2007-10-25 20:07:03 · 18 answers · asked by ♥Kimchi♥ 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I respect all religions. Just shame this respect isn't returned.
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2007-10-26 00:13:53 · answer #1 · answered by Rai A 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The horror of freedom of religion is now and always has been the overt manipulation of masses of people in ways that can be exploited by politics.
The glory of this freedom is that we can look established hypocrisy in the face and with certainty of law tell them not just that they are wrong but that their beliefs will be opposed and in the end their attempts at social engineering will fail.
Religions have dominated and enslaved humanity since before civilization was defined. Within the last couple of hundred years many have come to the healthy conclusion that religion is poison.
Sadly many go too far in this righteous rebellion and reject all forms of spirituality. This is like throwing out the baby with the bath water. They are then victimized twice by religion. First by direct abuse by the establishment faith then by their rejection of a natural part of human life in rebellion to the superficial, literal, and superstitious aspects of religion.
So many tell me that religion is evil and expect me to be upset, but I agree. From what I read Jesus would agree, and Buddha and every other enlightened individual whose literature I read.
George Washington quit going to church one day when the minister started telling the congregation what God expected from this new government in the United States. George got up and walked out in mid sermon. We all should follow. George believed in God.
The United States defined this freedom to prevent what fundamentalist would lie to us about. Fundamentalists say this is a Christian nation founded by Christian leaders. Those leaders were not Christian any more than Jesus was Christian. Take courage and comfort from this fact.
2007-10-26 03:35:03 · answer #2 · answered by Senile Old Fart 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally feel that people should be allowed to believe in any thing they want.Just so long as they don't try to get me to believe it, legislate their beliefs which would affect those who don't believe as they do, or teach their beliefs in tax paid schools which would force my taxes to pay for their beliefs.Now, if they could prove their beliefs, that would be different.But, until then, freedom of religion should also include freedom from it.
Beliefs are all about choices.I know I am using a computer to answer this question and that is a fact.I could choose to believe it was magically created by fairies.Just because I believe that, doesn't make it true.- This, of course, is just an example of a larger issue.
2007-10-26 03:21:40 · answer #3 · answered by Demopublican 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look at it this way. If I loose my right to Free Speech and Freedom to practice whatever religion I want to, how long do you suppose it would be Before You loose yours? People have the right to Believe or Not to.
I got thumbs down for suggesfting that Atheists get a holiday! Sometimes you just can't win and I am a Christian and a Vet. I went into service to protect all those rights... whether they agree or not....That's the First Amendment at work in the Good old USA.
2007-10-26 03:14:42 · answer #4 · answered by Stormchaser 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I believe in freedom of religion for everyone. The one fact is that no matter what religion we believe in (or don't believe at all) we will not know if it is the right answer until we die. Some believe at that time there will be a judgment day. If so, only then will the "truth" be discovered.
2007-10-26 03:12:36 · answer #5 · answered by Truth is elusive 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I won't say I appreciate it but I respect it. Anyone has the right to their own beliefs. One thing people fail to realize is that in the U.S it is "One nation under God" See this is just my freedom of religion and if anyone gives it a thumbs down then they would just be lying about appreciating the freedom of one's religion.
2007-10-26 03:16:04 · answer #6 · answered by luv2luvudee 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
One can still look down on others but accept their choice. I do believe that everyone has a right to his own religion, but that doesn't mean I'll be supportive of that decision.
Still, it is his choice to follow that religion.
I do take issue with people who try to force their religion on me. But then, that's because they aren't paying me back the respect I gave them. For those people, I will fight for religious choice.
2007-10-26 03:09:40 · answer #7 · answered by Rev Kev 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It is in a cultural environment of tolerance that I find the freedom to express my own point of view.
Accept that we make up our minds about self and world as individuals and one is spiritual. Believe we should and can make up our minds about self and world as communities of faithful believers and one is religious.
Some have attempted to unite all minds under one way of ornamenting a model of self and world with myth. Those who claim to belong to a spiritual community of faithful believers worshiping exactly the same spirit delude themselves. Seminal religious organizations fracture into denominations, variations, combinations and permutations, because no two individuals, no two communities of faithful believers, no two ideological authorities, no two denominations have exactly the same way of ornamenting a model of self and world with myth. Rather than seeking to compel all to unite under one model of self and world, I will advocate diversity, variety, and freedom of expression.
2007-10-26 03:21:31 · answer #8 · answered by H.I. of the H.I. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I may not understand someone else's faith but that's my hang up not theirs. I study religions that I don't understand. That way, I can aleve my own fear and or misgivings, I don't always agree with someone else's faith, but I atleast understand why they believe what they believe. I wish more people would do the same.
2007-10-26 03:14:54 · answer #9 · answered by Julia B 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Everyone should have the Right to practice ANY religion, any way they choose, unless if breaks a law.
2007-10-26 03:10:57 · answer #10 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
as long as one dosen't harm anybody, one can believe in anything he wants to. He can even look down upon others if that dosen't hurt those people. But remember, what you choose should not harm anybody, else you would be breaking the harmony and it does not server any purpose.
2007-10-26 03:12:41 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋