If it is just their beliefs and or thoughts, that you do not agree with..
Than how do you seperate the two (If you do)?
Thank-you all for your Answers.. :)
With ~Love~ In Christ.. :)
2007-11-01 06:28:36 · 21 answers · asked by EyeLovesJesus 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
remember people are people.....but truley its ones belief that really makes them who they are............
It really cant be seperated and if it is....then that person isnt very Real or honest are they ??
And the Bible says How can Two walk together unless they agree
2007-11-01 06:32:34 · answer #1 · answered by hghostinme 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Beliefs go beyond facts. That doesn't mean the beliefs are wrong because they fail to agree with the facts though. Where the error occurs is when you try to get someone else to believe the way you do without providing verifiable facts.
I can readily accept most beliefs that oppose my own. Believe them? No! But, hopefully, I'll come to an understanding of the other person and hopefully mutual.
2007-11-01 11:04:35 · answer #2 · answered by genghis1947 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can disagree about a belief and still accept the person.
I do not have to judge a person by their belief system.
And this is not because of the "thou shalt not judge" in the bible. I realized that whatever standards I judge others by, I am also judging myself. (And sometimes it is rather harshly.) By being judgmental I can not show unconditional love to myself and others, and to me love is more important.
Am I a non-judgmental person? No, I still work on that. However, I have released some of my judgmental attitudes. However, I still work on releasing my judgments that I currently hang on to.
Am I someone who unconditionally loves all? Again, no, but I am better than I was and I am still a work in progress. ;)
I can accept the belief system as theirs and understand where they are coming from. I know the belief is theirs and I understand that it is a core part of them in many cases. And if I like the person, then why would it matter what made up their 'core part'.
If I don't understand where they are coming from I ask and research. I have even gone so far as to study with them so that I would understand their religious points of view and where they are coming from.
Did it change me by doing this.....yes, because I became a more tolerant and knowledgeable individual.
I choose my path, just as others must choose theirs. Paths can change many times within a lifetime, and that is okay. We are always on the path we are suppose to be on at any point/time in our lives.
2007-11-01 07:14:37 · answer #3 · answered by Seafyre 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I don't agree with the person...it's be their beliefs I didn't agree with. How do I separate the two? Pretty much just recognize that if it's not in line with God's word...it's just the devil. So I don't hold them entirely accountable for what they have been influenced to believe.
Yes they are separable...a person and their beliefs.
How do I know this? Because A person's beliefs can be changed. Hence...leaving their beliefs. So yes..apparently, they are separable. That's why the Lord commissioned us to love our neighbors as we loved ourselves....
Because He knew that the person..(not the sin therein) could be separated from the sin if you choose to just walk in love and love them regardless.
And if you walk after God's love you WILL love them regardless.
God bless you Eileen :)
You're awesome!!!!
2007-11-01 07:34:26 · answer #4 · answered by BLI 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The beliefs. I can easily separate someone's beliefs from their personality. A couple that my husband and I hang out with on a regular basis are devout Christians...we're atheists. We simply don't discuss religion, and respect the fact that we have differing beliefs.
I also know some atheists who are complete jerks...I agree with their religious beliefs (or lack thereof), but can't stand them as people.
As long as there's mutual respect and neither party tries to badger the other about their beliefs, it's not difficult to separate a person from their beliefs.
2007-11-01 06:34:08 · answer #5 · answered by War Games AM 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say both. Whether or not I get defensive or belligerent depends on how he/she gets the beliefs across to me. If someone is sincere in what they believe and not trying to tell me I'm wrong about MY beliefs, then I can at least respect them. It's when I'm told I'm going to hell or whatever that I lose respect for the person.
2007-11-01 06:38:48 · answer #6 · answered by Cheryl E 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You disagree with their opinions. Also being in the company of people that agree with everything you say is kind of boring.
A persons opinions is a very small part of what he is compared to the actions he takes.
And if you believe in God, then God must reside in all people. That can be alot harder to see in some than with others. But thats just my opinion.
2007-11-01 06:45:22 · answer #7 · answered by WhatsYourProblem 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY WITHOUT A SHADOW OF A DOUBT, IT IS THE RELIGION NOT THE PERSON.
sorry for the capitals, but I want to make sure every single theist realises that my antipathy is aimed at religion and not the person. What is commonly perceived as personal attacks is usually just attacks on the religious organisations that the individual belongs too!!
I know you love your religion, but I feel you are a victim of your religion, thus this distinguishes the person from the faith to me, In my eyes I am trying to save you! just like the Christians try to save me!
I take each person as I find them, you know this ELJ, being one of my contacts, I respect you and your opinion.
the only time it turns personal is when ignorance and arrogance are the order of the day, some Christians ( and Atheists) can be rude and offensive, but they are entitled to their opinion like everyone else. we Atheist have to put up with questions like " so you believe in the fish-monkey?" and " so as an Atheist; how do you feel love, without God"?
just because I don't believe in God and religion doesn't make me EVIL! or a person without empathy and kindness! I am just like you.......a human being with feelings!
2007-11-01 06:48:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just their beliefs. I have lots of friends who don't share my views on religion, and that's fine. We have other things in common.
And I look at all people the same way...everyone is a potential friend, regardless of beliefs.
For example, my husband and I literally have NOTHING in common:
I'm into poetry, he's...not.
I'm a Christian, he's...not.
He likes stuff like Sepultura, I prefer stuff like Nightwish and Pink Floyd (he hates both).
I like independent, classic, and foreign films, he likes action and drama.
I like to read anything I can get my hands on...he doesn't.
The list goes on and on. But I respect him as a person, even if we don't agree on anything.
If I can date (and marry!) a man I have nothing in common with, I'm sure I can be friends with someone with whom I share nothing in common.
2007-11-01 06:37:34 · answer #9 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the beliefs. A person could be a warm, loving, kind, caring person, with stupid ideas. I won't know about those ideas until they are expressed.
2007-11-01 06:34:06 · answer #10 · answered by chasm81 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The person.
I don't begrudge beliefs, as I would not want anyone begrudging mine.
And the only reason to disagree with the person, is because they try to impose their beliefs on me. I'm not okay with that. Me no likey.
2007-11-01 06:32:46 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋