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Originally posted by Mad_Hatter
So why are the majority of religions intolerant towards other religions and view them as "wrong" or whatever? Isn't this self defeating towards what religion is supposed to be all about?
[edit on 7/15/2008 by Mad_Hatter]
Originally posted by Demandred
im a Catholic and my wife is Wiccan, she has her religeous beliefs i have mine, this topic would be a bit of a generalisation no?
Originally posted by Mad_Hatter
I was watching the Colbert Report tonight and he said something that really struck a note of truth as far as elections here in the US goes.
He said, "Isn't any non-Christian religion offensive to voters?"
And that got me thinking, you know...he seems to have a point. And not the Christian part, but I was thinking, when it comes to any group of organized religion, be it atheism, Christianity, Muslims, Judaism, etc., why are they so intolerant of the religions of others?
In fact, and I may be wrong about this, but the only religion I have noticed that seems to be the most peaceful and passive towards the religions of others is Buddhism. Why is this?
I am not educated on this topic as many of you which is why I would like to know what you guys think.
So why are the majority of religions intolerant towards other religions and view them as "wrong" or whatever? Isn't this self defeating towards what religion is supposed to be all about?
Originally posted by Demandred
reply to post by sc2099
in my mind that is not a loving god.
i believe there are many paths to salvation, christianity is just 1
[edit on 16-7-2008 by Demandred]
Originally posted by sc2099
Originally posted by Demandred
reply to post by sc2099
in my mind that is not a loving god.
i believe there are many paths to salvation, christianity is just 1
[edit on 16-7-2008 by Demandred]
I'm sorry if it seems like I'm daft but I'm just trying to understand where you're coming from. Doesn't the bible state that the only way to salvation is acceptance of Jesus? Is the first commandment not "Thou shalt have no other gods before me"? It seems pretty much cut and dry to me: either you worship god the trinity or you are denied salvation.
How can you believe that there are many paths to salvation if you are a Christian and hold the bible sacred? Do you not believe that god sends people to hell? I promise I'm not baiting, just interested in your view.
Originally posted by berenike
To me the important thing is to live ethically. I would prefer it if children were taught ethics in school rather than religion.
Originally posted by jakyll
I would put it down to several human emotions and states:Arrogance.Superiority.Fear.Contempt.Paranoia.Doubt.Ignorance.Hysteria.