Can you sincerely say something nice about a religous/non-religous belief you do not hold?

Question

Go on give it a try.

Can you?

Answer 1

Sure. I admire the Christians for their charity work. I admire the Muslims for their discipline.

Answer 2

Yes, I can find good in other beliefs. Jehovah Witnesses rightfully believe that faith without works is dead and have requirements that members evangelize. door to door distributing their publications. For me this seems to be an artificially applied action as a means of getting to heaven by works rather then accepting the Grace and Gift of salvation. My view is free will by allowing the works to be brought forth by the Holy Spirit within. At the same time I respect them for what they do accomplish which is sharing their belief with others. Some who may not other wise come to know Jesus can be reached that way.
Non-religious belief in evolution for me is not a cause for offense. It is a theory and nothing more. We who believe in creation and intelligent design may bulk at the ideal of man descending from apes. And yet I can understand the logic of the theory and can even consider the possibility that man was made in the image of God over a period of time from a primitive primate according to "God time" (one day as a 1,000 years). I am only offended when the theory of evolution is thrown in my face as an augment of proof that there is no God.
I am a non denominational Christian. Raised a Presbyterian, Baptized in The Church of Christ, active for years in a Swedish Baptist Church-and now a very open minded Christian with an open heart.

Answer 3

Christianity: You have been a major part in the growth of america, and are still a major part today. Followers of this religion have very high faith, and almost never changes what they believe in.

(True) Islam: Different sects of your religion try to bring down your image, in the name of allah. You don't give in to the Radicalism and that makes me proud of you and your faith.

Judaism: Is one of the oldest religions still existing today. It began as the religion of the small nation of the Hebrews, and through thousands of years of suffering, persecution, dispersion, and occasional victory, has continued to be a profoundly influential religion and culture. Your Iron-Hard will kept your faith alive and it will for many, many years to come.

Atheism: You never let a religious practice of belief get in the way of the journey of science and logic. Your numbers grow around the world and with your continuing determination you will bring about many outstanding studys and scientific breakthroughs.

Wicca/Paganism: You respect nature and would never do anything to harm it. Without devout Wiccans and Pagans the earth would be decaying even faster than it is now. You never pressure others unto your belief and for that im thankful.

All religions are great in their own way. Maybe once we all work together and learn to love each other, like our books and holy documents say, the earth will become the wonderland we all hope for.

Answer 4

I am a christian living in a muslim society. Their faith is such that they are able to take very difficult circumstances and truly believe that is the "will of God" and not question and doubt and worry about why things happen. There is a common saying here, "this is the life". If you have a crappy job or a child dies, it is not ours to question, it is how Allah wants it. Period. I don't think this is necessarily the "best" way of dealing with things, (it can cause a sense of defeat and apathy) but it seems like it makes poverty, ill family members, lack of good jobs, etc. easier to cope with...

Answer 5

I think ALL religioins contain elements that have the potential to be positive forces in the lives of their followers. There are no "evil" religions. Religious people aren't "bad" (although there are bad people who are religious).

If your faith (or lack of) provides a path for you to be a compassionate, honourable person (as it does for many), then that is great. When it becomes a license to be self-righteous, narcissistic and judgemental, then it's not so great. And all the religions in the world have the potential for both outcomes.

Answer 6

Christianity is our sister faith.

It is reported that Imam 'Ali ('a) said in one of his sermons: "If you like, I will tell you about Jesus ('a). He used a stone as his pillow, wore coarse clothing and ate rough food. His stew was hunger and his lamp in the night was the moon. His shade in the winter was the east of the earth and its west. His fruit and his basil were what grows from the earth for the cattle. He had no wife to try him, and no son to grieve him. He had no wealth to distract him, nor greed to abase him. He had no mount to ride but his feet, and none were his servants but his own two hands."

He also said: "John the baptist ('a) cried and did not laugh, and Jesus ('a) laughed and cried; and what Jesus did was more excellent than what John did."

Answer 7

Absolutely!

Jesus was a very caring man, and those that truly listen to his word are wonderful people.

Islam has some beautiful teachings. Part of their teaching is to help those in need, that is a wonderful thing!



It is not the religions them selves that are bad. Christianity and Islam have fantastic properties. Its the people that some times follow them that are bad. Religion in and of it self is rarely bad. The people are.

Answer 8

i am a christian. i admire the strong family ethic that Muslim and Jewish faiths have. i like the way that Buddhist people incorporate their religion into every aspect of their lives. i do not believe in reincarnation, but i think it is a nice idea and i like the way you think i must be nice to that ant, it might be my late uncle Donald. i am not an atheist, but i admire their strength that they can carry on with their lives without the help of any god

Answer 9

Christianity and Judaism have great, easily recognisable symbols, good graphic design. Islam is not so clear on which symbol represents them, I assume it's the crescent moon, but not too sure.

Answer 10

Yes i am Cristian and I have met some really nice people from many religions, Buddhist's are generally peaceful and that is something we can all learn from...even us Christians.