Do other groups, outside of "believers", attempt to "shove their beliefs down other people's throats" ?

Question

Is it rational to accuse another what you are guilty of?

It that not sanctimony and hypocrisy?

Answer 1

I'm gay and male, so I can't read "stop shoving your belief down my throat" without sniggering. Sorry.

Errr... can we think of a new metaphor of Self Righteous Outrage?

Answer 2

I'm not necessarily an atheist, but I do know that I get very tired of people telling me that I'm going to hell simply because I'm not certain what I believe in at this point in my life. I think it's unfair for people to "preach" to me when I didnt ask for it. I enjoy having informative debates with friends and people around me about religion but I get seriously turned off when they start in on the fact that their religion is the only way and that there is no room for questioning it. I think it's worse when someone tells me their religion is the absolute religion and it's the one they know the least about. I think people should educate themselves about other religions and be able to take someone else's point of view into consideration as only a point of view and not a personal attack on their religion. In my experience, christians are the worst at this. Many can tell you exactly where a passage is located in the Bible, but most cannot come up with a meaning for it. Also, many choose to take the Bible literally in only the passages that fit for them. It's very hypocritical, and it's a dangerous way to live your life. I wish I could talk to someone about religion that didnt try to "sell" me on converting and instead let me make my own decisions. That's just my opinion. I can't give you concrete facts or examples for other people but I think I have an idea of where some people can get irritated by others telling them they are wrong all the time. Because honestly, how does anyone really know. Faith is a great thing and the only thing, but if someone else doesnt have the same faith that you do, it doesnt necessarily mean they are wrong. Good luck with your quest for knowledge...good question! MB

Answer 3

You sound so hateful. Christians would not share their beliefs with you if you didn't seem like you were lost and searching for something real. We speak of the gospel because it is our commission to do so. We do it because we love people and want them to find the peace that we feel inside. Being a Christian is a hard row to hoe but there is still peace. I cannot imagine a Christian pushing you up against a wall and insisting that you listen to their message. Those who do are either still young in their faith or just don't quite get it yet. God will work in many lives through your question however, so thank you.

Answer 4

You seem to want to imply atheists, if that is so, then say is clearly. This backhanded way of identifying a group is beneath you.

I am clear in my thoughts on belief and I will state them clearly. But I do not feel I am "shoving my belief down your throat". You can read my words and accept them or reject them as you see fit.

However, theocratic counties do 'shove belief down the throats' of their citizens. When laws are based on religious belief rather than common sense, when believers in the 'wrong' gods or non-believers are second class citizens.

Many Christians want to do this in the United States. In some areas they are succeeding. When a President (Bush Sr.) clearly stays that non-believers should not be considered citizens, what is that saying about a secular state? When gay marriage is banned, clearly discriminating against people based on their sexuality which is again clearly against the constitution - what does that say about a secular state? When a potential candidate has to quash rumors that he is the 'wrong' religion and get televised going to Christian worship, what does that tell you about a secular state?

What does it matter what damned religion Obama is? How does being Muslim effect his ability to govern any more than being Christian, Jew or Hindu?

And we have Mitt Romney saying he embraces all people who believe in a god, not just Mormons. Oh gee, thanks Mitt, how about the 15% of the country that does not believe? We outnumber all the non-Christian theists put together by about 4:1 as of 2001.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_the_United_States#The_American_Religious_Identification_Survey


When atheists start legislating that believers are second class citizens then you can complain about us being sanctimonious and hypocrites. Until then the answer is no.

Answer 5

Those hypocritical scientists like Copernicus pretending that the Earth is not the center of the universe, Newton having planets move without spheres, and Rutherford showing that the atom has components. Atom in Greek means cannot be cut. Why do they shove this down peoples throats?

Answer 6

Stating what you believe and why is not "shoving your beliefs down other people's throats". I don't know who came up with that saying, but it doesn't make any sense. The only thing I can see it being used for is as a conversation/discussion-stopper tactic.

Answer 7

It is not fair to judge all Christians by the actions of a few self righteous hypocrits.... A true Christian's calling is not to "shove their beliefs down other people's throats" as you so harshly put it...

Much of the time the Christian is faced with the situation of a soul who is so disinterested that their response is usually that of rejection or remorse to the point that they are not listening but reacting.

God has commanded Christians to take the Gospel out to this dark and hurting world to His lost, searching and wandering children... in an effort to bring them home to Him.

Who else is going to do this? NO ONE!!! True Christians understand they will face persecution for this because we have been forwarned.

Answer 8

If I were trying to shove my beliefs down other peoples' throats, I would be a hypocrite - especially since one of the tenants of my religion is that there are many paths to the divine. All I ask is that other people extend the same respect to me that I offer to them.

Answer 9

Yes, even other believers try to do that. Everybody has their own beliefs, but some people still like to argue different beliefs. I believe in the Bible and the Word of God. And some like to argue that. But that is OK. Whatever they want to believe in, alright with me. It's like the Serenity Prayer, God grant me the serenity, to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference. Can't change anybody.

God Bless Everybody

Answer 10

Yes. I am a non-believer.
..and sometimes, I get carried away with trying to shove my beliefs down believers throats.