From my is this rude question,?

Question

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071121190958AAmMale&cp=2

"It is rude to have an opinion about someone's beliefs"

Was one of the answers. I am curious as to why this would be rude. I can see the point of this person assuming I am entirely ignorant of someone's beliefs and had already made my mind up but if I am well educated in their belief system/structure from either previous experience from other similar believers or happened to have been one am I still being rude in making a judgement on this person by them making it known their religious affiliation?

The key word is rude. I know making large generalizations and saying someone is (insult) for being (religious affliation) is ignorant. But in the above, is it rude?

Answer 1

No, having an opinion is not rude. This is tolerance gone crazy. people think in order to be tolerant we can't disagree with it, which is actually contrary to the point of "tolerance." What you do with that opinion may be rude, but just having an opinion is a part of freedom of thought and freedom of belief: you have the right to decide for yourself what you believe in and what you don't believe in.

Answer 2

In our society we are supposed to believe that there are no absolutes in regard to Truth and that morality is subjective. Therefore, to have an opinion about anyone else's beliefs is rude, because most think that what's okay for them is okay, even if it's wrong for someone else, so no one has the right to make ANY judgements about anything.

Answer 3

Nope. I don't think it's rude to have an opinion about someone's beliefs. Mostly because I think it is impossible NOT to have an opinion. The only way for someone not to have an opinion would be if that person had never heard of a religion (or rumors of a religion).

And thanks for the thumbs-up on my other answer. It's good of you to judge answers based on honesty, whether or not you agree with them.

Answer 4

I think we wouldn't be human if we didn't have an opinion about other's beliefs. I do not think it is rude. Everyone has opinions. I don't even have a problem with people voicing their opinions about my beliefs. Freedom of Speech! Of course it is all in the way it is presented. If someone is indignant and nasty in the way they voice the opinion then that would be rude.

Answer 5

Making large generalization and saying someone is (insult) for being (Whatever) is both ignorant and Rude. Its stereotyping. Personally I don't mind an educated question about my religion, Commenting on my religion is completely permissible (Specially considering I'm Catholic so is confront it or live in isolation) as long as is not in a insulting way for me Or God. After all your faith (or lack of) Must answer the questions one can formulate , or else it is not for you.

Answer 6

Its not rude to form an opinion about someone else, but to make it known, and possibly sever ties because of your opinion, or to not change your mind if your opinion has been blatantly disproven is rude and ignorant.

Answer 7

It's not rude to have an opinion on someone else beliefs, but it IS rude to bash someone for them.

Answer 8

I don't think it's rude to have an opinion about someone's beliefs but it is likely to be construed as rude to share an unsolicited opinion about someone's beliefs particularly if it is contradictory.

Answer 9

I dont believe it is rude at all.

I mean discourse is important because it promotes understanding so long that the question is posed in a respectful way.

Answer 10

I've always been taught that voicing your religion in public (without being asked) is rude, as is stating your opinion about someone else's religion (again, without being asked). As long as you keep your thoughts to yourself, you're fine, in my book.