Why should I respect other peoples beliefs

Tayschren · 01-06-2017 10:08AM #1

"Respect other peoples beliefs" she says. Why should I respect other peoples beliefs if they are outright ridiculous.

Looks at the Christians(insert Muslim,Jew,Hindu or Scientologist) believing in the holy ghost,Jesus and God. How mental is it or how much of a hypnotized automaton do you have to be to believe that nonsense, the bible is the word of god, mass is going to help you, your going to heaven! feck of ye dope....Do I have to pretend im not laughing at your stupidity for believing this crap?

These religions/beliefs(spiritual jibber jabbers included) are makey upy wishy washy nonsense which makes you look stupid for believing it so no I don't think I will be respecting your beliefs... maybe harsh but there you go..

So educate me why I should respect other peoples beliefs AH

Layinghen · 01-06-2017 10:10AM

Because it is the polite thing to do.

Widdershins · 01-06-2017 10:11AM

I would like to know how this person defines ''respect''? I do think everyone's morally entitled not to be persecuted, harassed, bullied or mocked because of their strange beliefs. As long as they're not harming anyone, that is. I think that's just common decency.

But no belief system is above criticism. You can criticise the ideology without being rude to the person.

Persephone kindness · 01-06-2017 10:13AM

Tayschren wrote: »

"Respect other peoples beliefs" she says. Why should I respect other peoples beliefs if they are outright ridiculous.

Looks at the Christians(insert Muslim,Jew,Hindu or Scientologist) believing in the holy ghost,Jesus and God. How mental is it or how much of a hypnotized automaton do you have to be to believe that nonsense, the bible is the word of god, mass is going to help you, your going to heaven! feck of ye dope....Do I have to pretend im not laughing at your stupidity for believing this crap?

These religions/beliefs(spiritual jibber jabbers included) are makey upy wishy washy nonsense which makes you look stupid for believing it so no I don't think I will be respecting your beliefs... maybe harsh but there you go..

So educate me why I should respect other peoples beliefs AH

Why should anyone else respect your belief that their beliefs are not to be respected it's ridiculous.

Persephone kindness · 01-06-2017 10:13AM

Op I don't respect your disrespect.

GerryDerpy · 01-06-2017 10:13AM

You can't force respect.

gramar · 01-06-2017 10:14AM

Wanderer78 · 01-06-2017 10:14AM

Pagan, let's burn him!

Shenshen · 01-06-2017 10:14AM

Widdershins wrote: »

I would like to know how this person defines ''respect''? I do think everyone's morally entitled not to be persecuted, harassed, bullied or mocked because of their strange beliefs. As long as they're not harming anyone, that is. I think that's just common decency.

But no belief system is above criticism. You can criticise the ideology without being rude to the person.

I would agree that nobody should be persecuted, harassed or bullied for their belief.
But I do draw the line at mocking.

I respect every person's right to belief what they like, but I have the right to think their believes are ludicrous, and to say so. As do they, in turn.

Different believes should be tolerated. Not respected.

Persephone kindness · 01-06-2017 10:16AM

Wanderer78 wrote: »

Pagan, let's burn him!

I'm pagan. Bring it on!

Kimbot · 01-06-2017 10:16AM

Hager · 01-06-2017 10:16AM

You should respect their right to hold those beliefs but you don't have to respect the beliefs themselves.

Persephone kindness · 01-06-2017 10:16AM

We dance nekkied and don't care about your disrespect! We don't want to be respectable!

c_man · 01-06-2017 10:18AM

It's like the diversity courses they make you go to in many companies. Just go along, nod your head and say what's expected. It's all grade-A bs but the thing to do is go with the flow. There's literally no benefit to calling it out, starting an argument and being a dick. Stick it out and enjoy the free pastries with your fellow attendees later.

Persephone kindness · 01-06-2017 10:18AM

Shenshen wrote: »

I would agree that nobody should be persecuted, harassed or bullied for their belief.
But I do draw the line at mocking.

I respect every person's right to belief what they like, but I have the right to think their believes are ludicrous, and to say so. As do they, in turn.

Different believes should be tolerated. Not respected.

Some beliefs should be respectfully challenged. Racism etc. You wouldn't stand for beating up a KKK member. But you wouldn't respect them either. Nor should you. You should oppose them.

Your Face · 01-06-2017 10:18AM

And what is the deal with airline food?
Am I right?
I know - crazy.

elefant · 01-06-2017 10:18AM

Tayschren wrote: »

"Respect other peoples beliefs" she says. Why should I respect other peoples beliefs if they are outright ridiculous.

Looks at the Christians(insert Muslim,Jew,Hindu or Scientologist) believing in the holy ghost,Jesus and God. How mental is it or how much of a hypnotized automaton do you have to be to believe that nonsense, the bible is the word of god, mass is going to help you, your going to heaven! feck of ye dope....Do I have to pretend im not laughing at your stupidity for believing this crap?

These religions/beliefs(spiritual jibber jabbers included) are makey upy wishy washy nonsense which makes you look stupid for believing it so no I don't think I will be respecting your beliefs... maybe harsh but there you go..

So educate me why I should respect other peoples beliefs AH

Civilisations would descend into chaos if everyone went around telling everyone exactly what they think of them, their preferences and their beliefs all the time.

It's part of being a functional adult that you aren't absolutely required to rub it in people's faces if you think their thoughts are stupid/their beliefs are wrong/ their communication and writing style is similar to that of a child etc.

Permabear · 01-06-2017 10:19AM

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Widdershins · 01-06-2017 10:20AM

Shenshen wrote: »

I would agree that nobody should be persecuted, harassed or bullied for their belief.
But I do draw the line at mocking.

I respect every person's right to belief what they like, but I have the right to think their believes are ludicrous, and to say so. As do they, in turn.

Different believes should be tolerated. Not respected.

Would you mock their beliefs to their face even when they're not up for a bit of ribbing? I would feel a bit cruel if I did that. I think everyone is aware that their faith defies science.
As an example, I see memes on Facebook, pointing out the ludicrous chain of events in the Bible, or Quran (rarely), and I don't find these particularly bad. To borrow another poster's phrase, I just wouldn't directly ''rub it in their face''.

flutered · 01-06-2017 10:22AM

have you any belifs which need respecting

Persephone kindness · 01-06-2017 10:23AM

Layinghen wrote: »

Because it is the polite thing to do.

Manners save lives everyday.

RobertKK · 01-06-2017 10:27AM

Usually the person who says they don't respect someone else's beliefs, want their own beliefs/worldview to be respected.
One can respectfully challenge opinion and views they don't subscribe to, but if one wants their own opinion/beliefs to be respected they also have to offer respect.

Widdershins · 01-06-2017 10:32AM

There are people who think they are due respect and by that they mean, they think others should do a they do during their religious feast days or fast days. Or at the very least others shouldn't mention that they're not observant of those rules and that they would happily eat a steak on Good Friday. You're expected to be furtive and guilty about not observing their religious calendar. So in essence the religious person has no respect for the atheists way of life. Now offering the religious person a big steak on Good Friday would be disrespectful but the religious person has no right to be offended if you choose to eat meat on the day. That's not coexistance.

Persephone kindness · 01-06-2017 10:35AM

You can disrespect my beliefs. Disrespect my feelings though you have lost my friendship.

Geuze · 01-06-2017 10:40AM

Tayschren wrote: »

"Respect other peoples beliefs" she says. Why should I respect other peoples beliefs if they are outright ridiculous.

Looks at the Christians(insert Muslim,Jew,Hindu or Scientologist) believing in the holy ghost,Jesus and God. How mental is it or how much of a hypnotized automaton do you have to be to believe that nonsense, the bible is the word of god, mass is going to help you, your going to heaven! feck of ye dope....Do I have to pretend im not laughing at your stupidity for believing this crap?

You seem to suggest that Jesus did not exist.

The majority of evidence supports his existence.

01-06-2017 10:40AM

Tayschren wrote: »

"Respect other peoples beliefs" she says. Why should I respect other peoples beliefs if they are outright ridiculous.

Looks at the Christians(insert Muslim,Jew,Hindu or Scientologist) believing in the holy ghost,Jesus and God. How mental is it or how much of a hypnotized automaton do you have to be to believe that nonsense, the bible is the word of god, mass is going to help you, your going to heaven! feck of ye dope....Do I have to pretend im not laughing at your stupidity for believing this crap?

These religions/beliefs(spiritual jibber jabbers included) are makey upy wishy washy nonsense which makes you look stupid for believing it so no I don't think I will be respecting your beliefs... maybe harsh but there you go..

So educate me why I should respect other peoples beliefs AH

You don't have to.
When I am confronted by a persons belief structure that I find incompatible with mine in the wider world I feel under no obligation to respect it.

If you bring your personal beliefs systems into play in public matters then be prepared for them to be publicly discussed and refuted.

If you keep your beliefs in your home or your place or worship then I will respect them. If you expect your religious beliefs to inform public policy, the Rule of law or common morality, then you lose any right to expect me to respect them in public.

ibarelycare · 01-06-2017 10:42AM

osarusan · 01-06-2017 10:42AM

As long as it's not harmful or having a negative impact on me or anybody else, it's none of my business. It's not that I'd respect it, but they are free to believe it, and my sticking my oar in doesn't do anybody any good either.

FunLover18 · 01-06-2017 10:46AM

Shenshen wrote:

I would agree that nobody should be persecuted, harassed or bullied for their belief. But I do draw the line at mocking.

There's a difference between 'mocking' a belief system and calling someone who believes in it a dope and generally being a condescending prick about it.

I think you can mock while still being respectful, they're not mutually exclusive. Fair enough if the OP wants to laugh in the face of religious folk and doesn't want to show them any respect but I don't think it'll win them any favours.

biko · 01-06-2017 10:47AM

Only Dalai Lama is on the right track, all other religious leaders are wackos.

If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong, then Buddhism will have to change.

suicide_circus · 01-06-2017 10:50AM

Hager wrote: »

You should respect their right to hold those beliefs but you don't have to respect the beliefs themselves.

Bingo. Respect the person but their beliefs are open to scrutiny and if found to be wanting in logic and common sense then they are open to derision. If a person can't separate their own dignity from their beliefs then that's their tough titties.

Why should I respect other peoples beliefs

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