Resolved Question

I'm not bothered if people find my views on religion insulting. I think reality is important to state, agreed?

People keep saying my questions are offensive to believers. How? I am asking honest questions from a stance that is more reasonable and rational, should i be sorry for this? No, i don't think so. I am not insulting your person, i am insulting your flawed view of reality. If you had some good arguments, i'm sure you wouldn't be so annoyed.

Posted 2 months ago

Share |

Flag

whowasthatmaskedm
an

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker

While I happen to agree with your views on religion, I'm afraid I can't support the idea that its O.K. to pick other peoples beliefs apart. People build whole lives and base the raising of families on these belief sets. They can't all be right. Maybe every single one is wrong and something we can't begin to imagine is running the whole thing as a mobile over the top of its baby's cot.
But a human value I prize above most others is tolerance. That means keeping the laughing and insults to a minimum when it comes to basic values like faith, unless they do harm to others. Most religions carry some form of social justice as part of the underlying message. At least honour the intent of the values if you can't support the idea of an old guy in a white beard or a giant tortoise pulling the sun along and show a little restraint when treading on the beliefs of others. Lets be a good example for our leaders.

Posted 2 months ago

Other 23 Answers to I'm not bothered if people find my views on religion insulting. I think reality is important to state, agreed?

1-20 of 23 Answers

« prev 12 next »

Haphazard	Posted Aug 29th, 2009 at 8:04PM Religion is one of the most controversial topics in the world today- and the reality is, you either agree with/support it or you don't. Obviously you don't and good luck to you. No one has the right to ram it down your throat, or anyone elses for that matter. I say, igonore them. Let them believe in whatever it is they believe in, and keep asking whatever questions you want. Rated: +6Vote for this!
geenpunchbuggie	Posted Aug 28th, 2009 at 12:21PM girlfriend i am with you.... you're not attacking anyone-- you're just pointing out how absurd this ludicrous concept is. i was listening to the only radio station that comes in at my job and some guy was talking about how wonderful it is to invite jesus in every night to have dinner with you. ok, well, maybe you know someone named "je-sus" (like hay-soos) and you like eating dinner with him. that is cool. but i suspect they mean the jesus that is in the bible and i would like to know what sort of substances one must ingest in order to think they are dining with someone who has been deceased for 2000 years if he even existed at all... sigh. Rated: +4Vote for this!
IlooklikeJesus	Posted Aug 29th, 2009 at 8:34PM Your reality, may differ from another persons. Rated: +4Vote for this!
avalonleppard	Posted Aug 29th, 2009 at 8:05PM I think that as long as they are not openly out of order, you can say whatever you want. Some believers think that questioning their religion is insulting, well that is not our problem, we can question it if we so desire......I don't think being rude is acceptable but curiosity is. Rated: +4Vote for this!
Juna	Posted Aug 28th, 2009 at 9:17AM It has not much use to feel insulted by another persons view. So I am not. Unless someone attacks me with it, but discussing it or whatever.. is just fine! What you see as reality though, is just your perspective on what is true. For another, there is another truth. That should also be fine. Your truth is not more important or true then their truth. (in my truth, that is :P) I believe that any thought about the truth, is just the ego-self creating an image of what is truth. Just to be able to grasp it. But an image is just an image.. it is not truth. In reality (as I believe it), the whole cannot be grasped by the mind on its own. So to me, it does not matter what a person believes.. it is all fine. All images to make the self feel like it understands what it is about. Lol :) I wrote much more then I intended. But I felt like explaining why I do not mind. Rated: +3Vote for this!
SamOnHisSoapbox	Posted Aug 28th, 2009 at 12:27PM I say put it all out there ... censorship is the real evil .. if all we had was one point of view allowable ... we'd still be living on the bronze-age (looking at you christians) ... only those with indefensible positions ever feel threatened and resort to censorship. [Truck drivers of the world unite !!!!] Rated: +3Vote for this!
CrossEyedMary	Posted Aug 29th, 2009 at 11:47AM You would probably enjoy hearing a man named Pat Condell, he can be found on Myspace and has his own website, his views may be of interest to you, he makes 5-6 minute videos and posts them. Don't have a link but, google can help :) Rated: +2Vote for this!
pukirahe	Posted Aug 28th, 2009 at 9:56PM I think that only God is real and all other things are mere shadows. I don't think your view is insulting, but I wish that you better rethink about your prejudice about a great branch of education. People who believe in God are not all ignorant, but they compose a great variety of thinking and learning persons. Books about religions are easily accessible on the Internet like all other books. If you refuse to read them, I fear that you will regretfully wonder why God has deprived you from His boundless blessings. Rated: +2Vote for this!
idolno1	Posted Aug 29th, 2009 at 8:36PM All it proves it that YOUR spirit and MY spirit do not agree. From the truths I've studied about you can only choose one of two paths. Good or evil, so if you want to push your point until death then both you and I will find out which one of our God's was telling the truth. I pray God finds you. :) Rated: +2Vote for this!
twixie	Posted Aug 28th, 2009 at 4:57AM ask watever u want! tis all good ^^ anyone gets hurt then its becaus of ther own closed mind Rated: +1Vote for this!
MiniBryant	Posted Aug 28th, 2009 at 5:11AM Yup....I agree! Rated: +1Vote for this!
maryomaga3	Posted Aug 28th, 2009 at 5:20AM I love your reality, and I do not see what is so insulting anyway,,,I honer all veiw points,,,and will gladly give anyone my own personal opnioin,,,about God/Goddess and Jesus,,,no one can change your heartt exsept you,,,and if people get up set with some of the comments well,,,are not you christians suppose to be peracuted,,,how many really will be willing to stand up and give your lifes for Gods real defence,,,I don,t really believe that there will be that many that die for your name CHRISTIAN,,,,God never called his choosen that,,,and any christian that believes that you are in for a rude awaking,,,I can hardly wait to see all of you,,,Love and Light are whats right nothing else matters,,,Mary Rated: +1Vote for this!
NoGodsNoMasters	Posted Aug 28th, 2009 at 7:05AM I completely agree with you; but perhaps you can find a more gentle approach...lol ;-) Rated: +1Vote for this!
BlueSugarFox	Posted Aug 28th, 2009 at 8:04AM It's not like you're strapping them down and forcing them to read your questions. Or are you? If so where's the vids?! Rated: +1Vote for this!
Intruderlvr	Posted Aug 28th, 2009 at 8:44AM not everyone is going to agree with anything anyone says....ignore them Rated: +1Vote for this!
SolFeather	Posted Aug 28th, 2009 at 8:49AM I don't go out of my way to pick apart someones beliefs...but when they put them out there...its fair game. My thoughts are that belief is a fine and good thing, but it should be kept within the believers if one doenst wnat it picked apart. So belief in the christian god, etc...for the christians...it works...but they should just keep it amoungst themselves. The moment they bring it into a public forum...they are trying to reach beyond their sphere of religious influence and it is fair game (and proper) to dissect their beliefs. Its the only way they will learn to keep that stuff within their own circles. Rated: +1Vote for this!
koyptakh	Posted Aug 28th, 2009 at 9:12AM Hi sammylou4u being forthright is honest and direct. That is the best way to discuss. This form of argument counterposes opposing views and for either one view to prevail entirely or a new synthesis to emerge. It is an honorable form but does tend to insult and divide - even polarize viewpoints. Another form of argument is to seek common ground and explore differences in a gentle but equally forthright way. This tends not to insult or divide and can be more effective by examining all evidence rather than burying it. I think you are a challenging and lively person - which I like. I agree reality is important to state yet I wonder what it is and so find stating it difficult. I am reluctant to dismiss the subjective experience of others yet I hate cant. Yours is a fascinating and interesting trajectory! :) Rated: +1Vote for this!
SolitaryRoads	Posted Aug 28th, 2009 at 12:21PM Everyone is entitled to state their opinion and I believe if you don't like the question don't answer it, it really is that simple. I've seen insulting questions about Atheists, but I don't participate and it really doesn't bother me, I'm an adult, I allow them their freedom of speech. Rated: +1Vote for this!
HomaSapiens	Posted Aug 28th, 2009 at 12:27PM I agree with you. It's one thing to say "Well my religious reality is different than yours" as some of these people are doing. Unfortunately, they also say; "Well your non-religious reality is wrong, and we will try to force our beliefs on you in any way we can." When the Mormon church sends money to California to interfere in civil marriage law-- that's not "one reality different from another." When anti-abortionists claim God told them it's a sin, they are trying to force their beliefs on everyone else. here you are, asking questions, and OH WOES SHE'S PERSECUTING CHRISTIANS! Because being asked to think is just the worst thing that can possibly happen to one of God's Lambs. Rated: +1Vote for this!

1-20 of 23 Answers

« prev 12 next »

Open Questions in Culture and Religion

More Open Questions in Culture and Religion

Resolved Questions in Culture and Religion

More Resolved Questions in Culture and Religion

Questions and Answers powered by Ask Experience Project. Get answers to questions from the world's largest collection of life experiences, and the people who have had them. A huge, friendly, and fast wiki of answered questions! This page is for providing answers to the question, I'm Not Bothered If People Find My Views On Religion Insulting. I Think Reality Is Important To State, Agreed?

Answers to questions like I'm not bothered if people find my views on religion insulting. I think reality is important to state, agreed? are provided for entertainment purposes only. You should never use answers to questions provided here to replace professional advice, such as from a doctor or lawyer.

Anonymous & Free

to join millions in the world's largest community of life experiences

Explore first-person stories about any experience, including your own! Connect anonymously with people who understand.

↓ ADVERTISEMENT ↓

Welcome to Ask Experience

Got Questions? We've Got Answers!
Ask Your Questions to members
who have been there and done that!
Share Your Knowledge
Learn Something New

Go Ask Experience Now!