Does the phrase "Actions speak louder than words" reply to religions as well? If not, why not?
2007-12-11 14:41:54 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, I strongly believe that there are those people who practice their religion correctly and there are those who only practice what they chose to, eventually u have people believing different things about that religion base on one or a few bad apples.
2007-12-11 14:52:22 · answer #1 · answered by kika 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Without followers any given religion would cease to exist. Followers are what make up any religion but you should not judge by the actions of only one follower, some people get things screwed up in there heads. I say give any religion at least a second chance.
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2007-12-11 14:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by Yup it's me! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religions should be judge by the behavior of their followers like a lifelong criminal should be judged by his law abiding parents.
It should be judged on its own merits just as people should be judged.
When a system fails because of the stupidity of its parts, that does not mean the system was not good. It is just the nuts running it.
2007-12-11 14:47:03 · answer #3 · answered by mesquiteskeetr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because there is a bad apple in every bunch. We should investigate the religion and compare it to the Bible. If it adds up we should accept it. If it doesn't match the Word of God we should reject it.
2007-12-11 14:57:02 · answer #4 · answered by paula r 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
actions are the only way to judge someone-only then do you know if his word is good---just my thoughts-smile and enjoy the night
i judge religions the same way as i judge people so yes it applies
2007-12-11 14:48:26 · answer #5 · answered by lazaruslong138 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no relgion is just a structure of belife systems that is for a group of people it by itself cannot change a person or make a person act a certain way only spirituality which is a deaply personal set of beliefs and values can change a person and make them act a certian way.
2007-12-11 15:24:19 · answer #6 · answered by Saturn554 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so. A religion is made up of followers--how else can you judge? And in this case, they don't end up looking too great, do they?
2007-12-11 14:45:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
It is not a bad rule of thumb. The question is from what value system do you judge? Likely your own.
2007-12-11 14:45:09 · answer #8 · answered by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, individuals should be judged based on their actions.
2007-12-11 15:01:33 · answer #9 · answered by aspiring_paranormal_journalist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Ye shall know them by their fruits"....Matthew 7:16-23
always seemed like a good yardstick to me.........
If ones teachings do not have a discernable impact on the way of life...it is obviously not a very strong teaching......can it help one overcome things.....are they known to actually adhere to their beliefs under trial (as a group)...if not, what good is it?
2007-12-11 15:15:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋