It's generally considered good advice that you shouldn't let other people tell you what to think (or act)

Question

Why should it be any different with religous beliefs?

Answer 1

I think you are correct.

Answer 2

Just remember, someday she'll have kids of her own and she will then realize what a GREAT dad you were. Something like this will happen to her and then she'll be calling you on the phone because she will get it finally! I would wait a few days and she if her demeanor changes back to normal. If it was really serious to her - it will affect her for longer than that. What you need to do is take her to the doctor for a checkup and let him know all of the details. She could have had a type of seizure or could be using drugs or a number of other things that cause people to become really tired in appearance like that. She needs to understand that you care about her health and want to make sure that she is really fine. If she has some kind of sleep disorder and she gets a driver license - what happens if she falls asleep behind the wheel? Let her know that it means nothing to you to see her in the nude - afterall - I'm sure you did some of those diaper changes when she was a baby and how could she have been more vulnerable than she was then? Don't feel like a crappy dad - just make sure she sees a doctor - there could be a number of things at play such as undiagnosed diabetes, low blood pressure, thyroid condition, heart condition etc... that need to be addressed. If she is really THAT tired - then you need to have her cut back on the activity so that she's not pushing her body harder than it can take. I'm not giving out personal information in this format - but I am a mom of 4.

Answer 3

I don't agree with that statement actually. I think it is wisdom to learn from others around you that have been thru life's lessons and learned a thing or two. It's always better to take advice than to think that you're so much smarter than all the people who have already been down the road you're on.

My religion doesn't tell me what to do,but it does advise me of the lessons learned by others so that if I am wise, I can avoid the pitfalls.

Where would society be if no one listened to what had been learned by previous generations? We'd be inventing the wheel every 30 years. It is stupid to think that there is nothing to be learned from those who have gone before us.

Answer 4

It shouldn't, but it's nice to be with people who share your beliefs and so some accept being told what to think and belief so they can be in the company of like minded persons.

Answer 5

All humans have a natural resentment about being told what to do. It comes from our parents having to supervise us constantly when we are young. Then we have to learn to think for ourselves to survive in the World. This creates a struggle.
However, many never get over this resentment. And they cannot take the slightest suggestion or request without acting like they are being told what to do. That is immature.
You have to determine for yourself where you are in regard to this.

Answer 6

The premise is missing support. Evidence against such being generally accepted as good advice: school systems, laws, legal standards

Answer 7

As long as you follow the laws of the land. Thank God I live in a FREE country!

Answer 8

Who's forcing you? Do with your life as you wish. Christians care about your relationship with God, but you have the power not to listen to them.

Answer 9

I think it's very important for one to come up with their personal spirituality on their own. It's really the only way to go unless your willing to compromise who you really are.

Answer 10

How many of all the things you know are really yours ? What does generally mean ?

Answer 11

Doesn't that advice tell you not to listen to that advice?