Or do you just wish everyone happiness in their beliefs whatever they may be so long as they don't try to make their beliefs yours?
2007-11-27 05:35:48 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
people can believe whatever they want as long as they don't harm anyone and do not try make their beliefs the basis of law and education
2007-11-27 05:42:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Galileo, in 1633, stood on trial for saying the Sun was in the middle and the planets moved.
John Scopes, in 1925, was placed on trial for teaching the theory of evolution in schools.
Saul of Tarsus, 1st century, said 'if Jesus has not risen from the dead then the Christians were the most miserable of all men' (I Corinthians 15:19).
Regardless of where you stand on what evidence is presented; Often, even in the face of opposition, if you believe the evidence a stand must be made.
If I truly believe something, I should live and speak and act as though it is true. If I believe that Yahweh is the all powerful God of the universe then I cannot recognize any other god as being all powerful. It just doesn't work.
In keeping with that logic, if I believe that Jesus is the only saving grace from eternal death, I would be forsaking that understanding by not sharing that saving knowledge with others. In fact, not sharing it would be a travesty on my part.
However, I also understand every persons freedom to reject this truth; I feel free to let other beliefs be what they are. FYI Christian faiths are not the only missionary focused religions. Hindu, Islam, Wicca, and several others have an "outreach" mentality as well. It only makes sense, if you feel you have the truth you share it.
God bless
2007-11-27 06:03:18 · answer #2 · answered by Consider_This 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, I'll be the HONEST one... yes I do think that many people need to wake up. That's not to say that I know everything and they should think like me, BUT there are some really dangerous beliefs and results of these beliefs out there. I think if more people asked unbiased questioned and really evaluated what they believed there would be less fanaticism and while there would still be differences... they may be able to live more harmoniously amongst each other.
Seriously, why would so many people spend so much time here discussing this topic and trying to convince others of their truth, if they didn't feel like others need to wake up and they were perfectly fine with everyone going on believing what they believe?
2007-11-27 05:41:01 · answer #3 · answered by I, Sapient 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In my humble opinion, Knowledge is power. It also enables us to leave peacefully with each other due to a better understanding of the other's truth. Consequently, a simple wish that everyone be happy in their beliefs as long as they don't force their beliefs on others is not enough. Understanding, knowledge, makes it so that misinformation being seen as truth and unfounded stereotypes regarding the "other" are seen for what they are. Garbage. Hateful trash.
Jews don't have tails.
Pagans don't worship the devil.
See what I'm getting at?
2007-11-27 05:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by gjstoryteller 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On the average I'd say, live and let live....
but....
If someone was to go thru their whole life believing that 1+1=7....as long as they didn't push that belief on you....would you be ok with their belief, or would you want to try to convince them of the truth that 1+1=2?
I don't see why asking someone to try using a bit of common sense, and an open mind is such a bad thing.....
2007-11-27 05:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by Adam G 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The world would be a much better place if people were to wake up to their truths. A lack of introspection and personal decision on the part of humans makes a fertile ground for mindless following and herd mentality.
There seem to be so many overlapping and congruent aspects of "truth" in the various schools of thought that I believe if people were to seek their truths there would be greater consensus on what constitutes 'right' behavior and belief.
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2007-11-27 05:47:45 · answer #6 · answered by joelaberge 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"My truth" is a matter of my personal perceptions and experiences, and, therefore, cannot be anyone elses truth. Anothers may be very similar, but will never be precisely the same. What I must do is accepth that each of us is on our own path, and that all the paths get to the same place in the end, and it is the journey itself that matters, not the destination. If we could ALL accept that fact, then there'd be no religious strife.
2007-11-27 06:12:25 · answer #7 · answered by Stephen H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The argument -- and it's YOUR argument -- is that there is no truth. I give you the full benefit on this : IF there were truth you would want that and not falsity, right ?
If by 'belief' you mean 'faith' (big IF !) then at least according to Catholicism, you can't make anybody believe what you believe. Not only that, 'faith' is a gift from God. Said repeatedly by Jesus.
But you weren't asking were you :)
2007-11-27 05:51:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Agreed...So long as we don't try to convert one another I am okay. As soon as someone tries to make an arguement that their belief system is any better than mine I am forced to go on the defensive. It's not necessary to posture like that, but it's how it goes when there can't be free and open DISCUSSION about theological ideas without the converstion, punishment, etc. bugs coming out. PEACE!
2007-11-27 05:40:04 · answer #9 · answered by thebigm57 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Honestly, of course! But since they won't, I wish them happiness in their beliefs. Life's too short to spend my time convincing the world that I'm right when most people aren't going to agree. So long as they respect my beliefs, I respect theirs.
2007-11-27 05:39:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋