why do all religions promote discrimination?

Question

for example christians see being good as the christian way and muslims see all other muslims as family etc
all religions discriminate against non followers or followers of other religions why is this

Answer 1

I think discriminate is not the best word to use. Maybe most religions think their way is the right way .Discriminate is a little to harsh.

Answer 2

Christians don't discriminate, just do some research on the people Christian charities help. Unlike some religions, they help people regardless of their religion or race.

In fact ,atheism tends to discriminate, because wherever atheists have sufficient power, in society, education the media etc. they will not tolerate any views, other than secularist ones. You cannot have a program on BBC TV, for example, which presents evidence against evolution or which shows the real facts about abortion. They are willing to show all sorts of harrowing scenes of war, or animal cruelty, but to show what actually happens in an abortion clinic is absolutely taboo in the secularist controlled media.

Answer 3

First, not all religions are discriminatory, just the majority. Second, it is quite possible that this trend or tendency has roots in culture, not religion, and relates to the survival of the religion itself. Many religions have come and gone in the history of mankind. Some have evolved into new religions, others just are not practiced anymore. The "us versus them" mentality helps to ensure the survival of the religion by making its followers feel included in something special and by giving them a common enemy (some would argue that without a common enemy, a group of people would fight amongst themselves, ultimately to their destruction). Really its just a neat psychology trick to bring people closer together and to create a sense of belonging, which in turn creates a feeling or need to protect the group. Its ultimately a self-preservation kinda thing to ensure the survival of the religion.

Answer 4

I wouldn't say they promote discrimination, because although in Islam muslims treat one another as family, non-believers are considered just that, non-believers. You cannot force someone to change their views and in the end whatever happens, happens. I think the discrimination rises because people don't "muslims are meant to kill the infidel" without a source thats just a bias statement which is not true therefore the correct context needs to be found.

Answer 5

Unitarian Universalists don't. And they're a brand of Christian.

I won't say some religions promote discrimination, but some of them do seem to focus on an "us vs. them" mentality... Religious discrimination, as it were.

Answer 6

i dont think it's the religion, its the society and family they were brought up in to make people believe that their own religion, or ethnicity is superior to all the rest. for example, im afghan and my parents are muslim but their still prejudice to other muslims from different countries.

Answer 7

We all form 'in teams' starting from childhood when we recognise our parents from other people. At school when we have gangs, or friends, or types of dress, or music. As adults football teams, neighbourhoods, employment, accent, physical appearance, etc. indicate someone in the 'in team' and by exception, everyone in the 'out team'.

I support the theory, derived from observed animal behaviour, that recognising the 'in team' was essential to survival.

It is not special to religion. Its normal human (and lots of other animal) behaviour.

Answer 8

This happens because church's teach the wrong thing. True Christians are supposed to be like Jesus, meaning they are supposed to show love to everyone. Church's are so famous for shooting their own wounded. The second commandment Jesus gave was "Love your neighbor as yourself". The first being love your God with all your heart, mind & spirit. We live in a society where everything revolves around ourselves. It's way too easy to not like people who are not like we are.

Answer 9

It is part of the doctrine in some religions. Others might just give you this impression because they feel they are an exclusionist elite.

Answer 10

Christianity does not promote discrimination of any kind. We are taught to love one another. Muslims, on the other hand, are taught to hate and "kill the infidel"..What kind of religion of peace is that?