Can't we just come back to the table and celebrate each others?
At the very least we can let everyone celebrate what ever they wish to celebrate. It should not offend anyone.
It has gotten SO out of control. People can not even ask for prayers, well wishes or what have you anymore here in North America.
I think that we have to be very careful about trying to obtain "Exclusive Freedom" it can be a tricky thing , usually you are going to have to trample someone Else's freedom in the process of trying to obtain your own.
Naturally, and specifically, I am of speaking of the freedoms granted or taken for granted in non repressed households, cultures and/or Countries.
What are your views?
I would appreciate civil answers.
I do not mean to offend, if I do I apologize ahead of time.
You may let me know in a civilized manner and I will be enlightened.
Thank you for your answers ahead of time.
Please refrain from letting the thumbs down monster getting the better of us.
2007-11-29 15:00:00 · 9 answers · asked by Soundproof 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
FYI:
Borderline Atheist.
Many friends from almost Every Religious denomination and spiritual following to NON believers.
2007-11-29 15:03:16 · update #1
I'm sorry Megan and others, what I am speaking of specifically is "Christmas" and the trees or from what I understand from my Pagan friends is that their festivities are more difficult to celebrate due to the ignorance and mistrust in the mainstream religious groups.
2007-11-29 15:11:51 · update #2
got_air:
You have a good point but I DO NOT think like they do.
I prefer spirituality on a personal and private level but a tree can't hurt me or any other celebratory item from ANYONE's credo for that matter.
2007-11-29 15:15:18 · update #3
I held my breath when I hit the send button on this question. I am SO happy to see that other people have ideas about this too.
Linda: you make an excellent point, well said.
2007-11-29 15:19:02 · update #4
Thank you everyone for answering, as always you have made it hard for me to choose best answer. :)
2007-12-05 13:30:28 · update #5
Got-air:
You are right, It is so difficult trying to find the balance and hapiness for all. Thank you for your point of view
2007-12-06 13:24:12 · update #6
Self-Doubt.
It is essentially at the root of all intolerances...
Whether it be religion, race, sexual orientation, etc...
This doubt manifests itself subconsciously...
And brings the validity of all beliefs into question...
For example, when non-Christians see a Christmas tree...
Their beliefs are momentarily challenged whether they are aware of it or not...
The greater the self-doubt...
The less tolerant (or immune) to other religious beliefs...
If you pay honest attention...
You will notice that when you feel most secure about something...
You loose the desire to defend your belief...
A Christmas Tree never hurt you :-)
Me neither...
I welcome all festivities!
2007-12-02 13:05:05 · answer #1 · answered by LUCKY3 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I personally think the whole thing is a tempest in a teapot. No one can tell you what you can or cannot say or how you can or cannot decorate your own property. What you cannot do is force a captive audience to listen or take part in your personal beliefs. If you think about it, would you want to be put in their position if your beliefs were different than theirs?
edit: I understand and agree with your additional comments. The problem however is that tolerance has become a premium and that seems to come from all sides. What to do?...lol
2007-11-29 15:06:31 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. E 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm more than willing to live and let live: it makes no difference to me if other people celebrate Yule, Hannukah, or the Birthday of the Cosmic Cupcake. In fact, it pleases me greatly to see others enjoying themselves and being fulfilled and happy in their faith.
But when they start spreading lies, like "The Birthday of the Cosmic Cupcake is THE reason for the season", I have to raise my hand and speak up, usually with a pithy little slice of history explaining that the BotCC is, in fact, based on previous religious practices and did not spring forth, complete and virginal, like Athena from the brow of Zeus.
2007-11-29 15:05:53 · answer #3 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I absolutely agree!
It's like everyone has taken a control freak pill or something!
Pretty soon, we'll have to wear the same clothes, wear our hair the same way, and never show any kind of uniqueness what so ever!
I used to love watching sci-fi movies that depicted the world's society to be just like that, but now I'm beginning to wonder...kinda spooky
2007-11-29 15:06:50 · answer #4 · answered by Linda J 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is one of the most reasonable questions I've seen on R&S for a while.
The whole holidays issue is really very silly. Surely it's just a case of ignoring a holiday if you don't like it.
The world needs more people who think like you do :)
2007-11-29 15:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I like other religion's celebrations that I have come across, and when I have the opportunity I take part of them. I think they are rather coulture than religion, and most of them are reason for joy
2007-11-29 15:05:07 · answer #6 · answered by larissa 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
relies upon on your perspective. once you're gazing human beings mainly, attempting to percentage is a frustrating problem for anybody. once you're depending on the middle east, yeah, it really is conflict.
2016-10-25 05:09:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too many extremist Atheists sniffle everytime they're reminded of a religion
and
extremist Christians and Muslims whine everytime they don't get what they want.
It's unfortunate but true.
2007-11-29 15:02:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Who is trying to abolish religious holidays? Please provide a link.
2007-11-29 15:04:11 · answer #9 · answered by Petrushka's Ghost 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋