coco52
It pains me to say that religion seems to be the cause of so much intolerance and pain in the world. I don't believe the religions an churches that exist today are what God intended.
13 Answers
Colleen
Because they believe it is their duty to save the non believers by trying to force them into accepting their God. They claim they do it out of love. They love even the sinners you know so they must save everyone they think need saving. It is indoctrinated into them by their religion. Some just can't help it. The brainwashing they've undergone is too strong.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 16 | |
FISH-O
"Why are people who believe in God so intolerant of people that don't believe in their God!"
With this statement you are speaking in absolutes. Not all people that believe in God are intollerant of people that don't believe in their God.
As far as I can figure we are here on this mortal coil to learn from our experiences whether they be good or bad. God intended for us to learn... that is what we are doing. A whole lot of learning all over the place, every single day. Some people are tollerant and some are not. That is a lesson right there!
| 12 years ago. Rating: 15 | |
eggplant
People are so brainwashed they can't see the trees for the bush. They're in for a big shock when they die. I can't stand most religions and their bigoted thinking. I also think it boils down to swollen egos.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 15 | |
jhharlan
pikkutiikeri65
Not all are. I believe in Jesus Christ as my personal savior, but I don't have any problem to tolerate other religions and -isms and relate people from them. I respect others believes and want them to respect mine.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 12 | |
bowlesy
Bob/PKB
I am not going to disagree with you, but would like to point out that PEOPLE are the ones who have distorted what God probably intended for us. Depending on the faith that you have chosen, I would suggest that you see if you can find a "study group", where you can learn more about your chosen faith. Christianity is not the only faith in the world, which many on this forum can't get past.
You will find a good deal of push and shove here, in all directions.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 10 | |
I hope you meant this for your fellow Christians since it is some Christians here who try to make it appear this way. Actually, 95% of the time, it's all about Christianity on this forum. Christians are e v e r y w h e r e and boy do they make it known! I really wish the most of them would realize and accept graciously that "Christianity is not the only faith in the world".
valR
Because most of them read only their own Holy Books. The minority that read others' are focusing on differences rather than the similarities of their religions.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 10 | |
digger
That is a sweeping generalization that doesn't hold water. Besides, "tolerance" (or intolerance) is a word that irks me. I prefer "respect" (or disrespect). Why should anyone be applauded for merely "tolerating" (reluctantly putting up with) someone else's views ? I prefer someone who intellectually disrespects and challenges my opinion than one who chooses to cutely tolerate it.
Bring it on ! RRRRAAARRRHHHH,
| 12 years ago. Rating: 8 | |
Chiangmai
"Our founders expected that Christianity -- and no other religion -- would receive support from the government as long as that support did not violate people's consciences and their right to worship. They would have found utterly incredible the idea that all religions, including paganism, be treated with equal deference."
~ Robert E. Regier & Timothy J. Dailey
| 12 years ago. Rating: 3 | |
witchway
LightningJC
Coco: I can understand your pain. But may I add that more widespread than one religion being intolerant towards another, is the intolerance shown by believers towards Skeptics, Atheists, Agnostics, et al.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 2 | |
Tommyh
