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In reply to the discussion: Tell me why I should respect people's "deeply held" religious beliefs? [View all]Gurgen4
(39 posts)21. You shouldn't
In fact it should be the other way around. People who believe in invisible sky fairies and invisible old guys in the sky should respect OUR rights. Our right to be free from religion, our right to do, say, act, believe, and live as we wish.
Fortunately we are moving away from religion every day and soon these people will be in the minority. We are progressing towards a more tolerant world despite what religionists, fascists, and racists would like and soon they will be a part of history. So I wouldn't worry about it too much.
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Tell me why I should respect people's "deeply held" religious beliefs? [View all]
Odin2005
Apr 2012
OP
At least in America, this "respect" is a one way street applied only to Christians.
Dawson Leery
Apr 2012
#2
Because if you do it publicly it will cause riots in some countries and people might die?
ProgressiveProfessor
Apr 2012
#4
I respect everyone's *right* to hold any religious belief they want.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2012
#6
That said, I don't make a habit of mocking other people's beliefs.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2012
#35
Rspect implies hearing someone else. It has nothing to do with acceptance of the witness.
Thats my opinion
Apr 2012
#49
Maybe criticism and disagreement, but here probably not distain and ridicule. nt
Thats my opinion
Apr 2012
#50
You don't have to. But if don't can you look at yourself in the mirror and consider yourself
demosincebirth
Apr 2012
#11
So, if you think Flat Earthers are a bit loony toons then are you being open minded? nt
Kalidurga
Apr 2012
#13
The same reason you should respect a vegetarian when planning a meal, or...
TreasonousBastard
Apr 2012
#12
Because you're saying one group of people should expect to be respected in a way...
trotsky
Apr 2012
#57
OK then, you are on the same side I am - in opposition to the person I initially responded to.
trotsky
Apr 2012
#64
As an omnivor, I respect a veggie who serves me a veggie meal. I can eat it.
Thats my opinion
Apr 2012
#51
If they're not directly affecting you or harming anyone else, live and let live
Lydia Leftcoast
Apr 2012
#122
"to some of us" is one of the most honest things you have ever said here. nt
Thats my opinion
Apr 2012
#112
Well, thank you for the patronising insult - you finally said something that wasn't just either
mr blur
Apr 2012
#116
99% of believers view "God" as a sky daddy. The navel-gazing of theologians...
Odin2005
Apr 2012
#30
I have never heard that term used by any serious theist--just by snarky others.
Thats my opinion
Apr 2012
#113
Have you considered that many may find your "depth of faith" to be ignorance personified?
cleanhippie
Apr 2012
#41
In the words of your daughter-"You just totally made up this statistic, didn't you?"
Goblinmonger
Apr 2012
#77
and if you are an asshole, don't whine & cry "bigotry" when people respond in kind
WolverineDG
Apr 2012
#31
So do you not think it is possible to disrespect a specific belief that a person may hold...
eqfan592
Apr 2012
#87
As I said previously, but you might have missed it, I find it offensive because it is used as
cbayer
Apr 2012
#95
You may think it is insulting, but saying it doesn't highlight anything is simply incorrect.
eqfan592
Apr 2012
#98
If they just "hold" them, and don't try to make me share them I'm usually fine with that.
GliderGuider
Apr 2012
#76