Full marks for consistency Walter, but nothing for having anything intelligent to say. Though you're pretty consistent about that too.
Why are many Christians so intolerant of other religions and spiritual paths?
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Dex- a question
Do you find a substantial number of Christians you have met- intolerant?
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There is neither Greek nor Jew Galatians 3:28. If you know what Levirate marriage is, then you would know the answer.
Walter, I actually agree with Dex to some extent on this. Catholicism, especially during the middle ages enslaved consciences as well as people. Complete power trip. Had nothing to do with Christ or his teachings. Even now, false Christian doctrine makes for gross intolerance. I had a friend who was a member of a cult that couldn't believe my pastor didn't condemn other denominations. She was brainwashed into thinking very specific beliefs (beliefs beyond what scripture teaches) were necessary for salvation.
Certainly, Christianity teaches salvation in Christ alone and perhaps this is why christians are labeled "intolerant". I don't think religions in general are intolerant. It is understood that each religion has a particular belief system that may collide with my beliefs. I don't necessarily conclude that adherents to a particular religion are intolerant. There are differences but I don't take it personally. Even Christ mentioned there may be a bit of backlash concerning his teaching. He knew and warned there would be hostile opposition to his teaching. And, no. He is not suggesting we go fight with our mothers.
“Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. 33 But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.
34 “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come to turn
“‘a man against his father,
a daughter against her mother,
a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—
36 a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’
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I'm not much of a religion thread "nut" but here goes.
I think any form of intolerance performed by the believer is an expression of their not so solid faith in what ever flavour they are digesting.
A lot of hindus seem to be ok with what ever god or religion you are into.
Quite possibly because they have come to terms with the fact there are many religions, and they really believe that all rivers lead into that one ocean .
Islam teaches there are many prophets and they sure like to point out that Jesus is a great Prophet.
But then the suni's are killing off the shia and vice versa like it's pancake sunday, or tuesday. I never got that right, maybe that explains the rashes.
ok back to the discussion.
rim shot "budda bing"
I think any form of intolerance performed by the believer is an expression of their not so solid faith in what ever flavour they are digesting.
A lot of hindus seem to be ok with what ever god or religion you are into.
Quite possibly because they have come to terms with the fact there are many religions, and they really believe that all rivers lead into that one ocean .
Islam teaches there are many prophets and they sure like to point out that Jesus is a great Prophet.
But then the suni's are killing off the shia and vice versa like it's pancake sunday, or tuesday. I never got that right, maybe that explains the rashes.
ok back to the discussion.
rim shot "budda bing"
I think that is true about any argument, no matter what the topic is. If a person needs to convince anyone that they are right and the other wrong, to bring someone around to their way of seeing things, I believe is doing so because the foundation of their conviction is quick sand. The truth needs no defense and the truth is relative to the beholder. My truth may differ from another but I will not try to convince anyone that they should change their belief to my way of seeing by telling them that they will burn in hell for eternity if they don't.
Ah, another brilliantly cogent response and a fine display of ignorance. You think history has no bearing on why contemporary societies are the way they are? You're not even worth the trouble of knocking down.
I wonder if those who do require other to see as they see and believe as they believe are practicing a form of safety in numbers strategy that many animals practice. If you have a big crowd of people behind you than you can't possibly be wrong.
I think MOST people that are engaged in any religion do not even really believe in what they profess. I think there are "pew warmers" in every religion. I think MOST people, regardless of religion, think if they are "good" they are going to heaven (or nirvana or whatever) and if they are "bad" they are going to hell (or substandard reicarnation or whatever). Religion does not have the power to hammer away the false notions of unbelief. Christ's teaching is viewed as intolerant because he doesn't allow for all religions to sleep peacefully in the same bed. It is not - "I'm ok, you're ok". It is "I (Jesus) am the only way to the Father". Words are twisted, prophets thrown under the bus and entire books of scripture will be discounted in an attempt to "prove" Christ did not say such things.
I'm a Christian. I don't march up & down the boulevard with mega phone in hand preaching "You're all going to burn". Now that would be intolerant, eh?
I'm a Christian. I don't march up & down the boulevard with mega phone in hand preaching "You're all going to burn". Now that would be intolerant, eh?
In my experience, Twila, everyone practices ideological safety in numbers. We do so by the actual (people) and virtual (media) company that we keep. We all have an inner social group with whom we interact. We consult certain news outlets that reflect our interests and ideas. We all regularly seek the endorsement and engagement of those who think like us. Ideological intolerance as it is being discussed here is human, not Christian. Everyone does it because ideology is by nature exclusive.