2007-11-16 01:19:27 · 12 answers · asked by BorgPet6of10 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He who is convinced against his will
Is of the same opinion still.
2007-11-16 03:22:03 · answer #1 · answered by Lorenzo Steed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, is it wrong to state to them that you accept their beliefs, in order to save the life of your loved one, all the while, secretly, keeping what you believe to be true?
Forcing someone to state something they do not believe, I think, cannot be held against them.
It is the same question as the Catholic priests in Poland taken during the Jewish raids by the Nazis were told to kill their own congregation members or the Nazi's will kill the children, they took prisoners.
Imagine that!
You are a preacher and you have to kill your congregation members or witness the death of children!
Hmmm... and yet, there are those idiots out there, that claim, it never happened.
For the best trick Satan ever pulled on humanity, was to convince us that he doesn't exist!
2007-11-16 01:31:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming the people pointing the gun are mad, should we reason with such people and tell them what we believe?
Many have laid their lives down to hold fast to what they believe. The situation will guide the Christian on what to say and do (Mark 13:11).
2007-11-16 01:29:10 · answer #3 · answered by happy_magooo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
even tough Islam is allowing "lip's service" in such situation, but Muhammad reminded us:
>Noah was left by the whole village
>Ayub (Job) suffered an illness for 18 years
>Moses was chased by Egyptian pharaoh for the rest of his life
..the list goes on, but still, they consistent with their belief
.
2007-11-16 01:39:40 · answer #4 · answered by Abu Syawali 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I might SAY I believe (or don't believe). I might ACT as if I do or don't. When lives are at stake, I have no problem playing along. They can't control my mind - they can only control my actions.
2007-11-16 02:57:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Goddess would think very ill of me if I made no effort to save the life of one I love. She knows what is in my heart, and she knows words have no equal to conviction of soul.
2007-11-16 01:31:26 · answer #6 · answered by Wicked Warrior 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That certainly would be duress..that isn't even valid in a human court of law.
2007-11-16 01:22:51 · answer #7 · answered by PROBLEM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The christians already did that, using torture. They still do to a certain extent.
2007-11-16 01:22:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No I would not. That doesn't mean I don't love my husband or son or family it means I would be standing for what is right...
2007-11-16 01:23:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Are we back to burning them at the stake again are we.
2007-11-16 01:26:20 · answer #10 · answered by Drop short and duck 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋