Is mutual respect from Atheists and believers in religion too much to ask for?
A little bit of mutual respect for the feelings of one-another? Is it really too much to ask?
31-35, M
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IntenseCookie
I would argue that a lot of people question religion, and debate with religion, on all sides. But that doesn't mean they don't have every religion that they're not.
I'm not going to say that every religion respects the other. People have died because they refused to be converted to the "wrong" religion.
But sometimes questions and debates are taken the wrong way.
I don't know how much of this makes sense..
I'm not going to say that every religion respects the other. People have died because they refused to be converted to the "wrong" religion.
But sometimes questions and debates are taken the wrong way.
I don't know how much of this makes sense..
themanoflegends · 31-35, M
We're not in the medieval times any more, even if some extremists would like it to be otherwise. Respect should be the bare minimum required before any debate, any conversation, any question. When someone lacks it, it speaks volumes about that person.
MasterCedar
No it is not too much to ask but I do find in my case at least, that any debate on religion soon degenerates into personal insults and general name calling (from the religious faction) when a religious debater is confronted by any facts or logical arguments. As I say this is my experience and this may differ from others experiences.
sadnessisbeauty
I personally respect others opinions, until they try forcing them on me ^^ is that so bad?
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sadnessisbeauty
It depends on you're perspective, if at first someone accepts the others view, but has different ones.. And keeps them quiet, only to have the other try to force their opinions on you.. Is it not natural to argue what you believe when it comes under threat?
themanoflegends · 31-35, M
Argue, yes. But that is not what you said. Or maybe I have misunderstood you? Have you not implied that you would show no respect towards other people's beliefs if they try to force them on you?
sadnessisbeauty
I would respect them, yes, but I would state my own opinions, so that they know that I am not interested in joining their religion
Enlightener
.I respect you. some Hypocrites won't even heart your reply if it has a slightest hint of something they dont think so.
AdamAPAD
Well we can ask for anything we like but in the end i would not hold your breath waiting for it..
GlassDog
No, it's the minimum that should be asked for. It doesn't mean it'll happen, though.
butterflysurf
I'm an atheist and my boyfriends Muslim but we respect each others beliefs
PeterPalmer
Yes, sorry.
Respect is not allowed on the internet.
Respect is not allowed on the internet.
endofseptember
no its not but many find mudslinging more fun
crabby24
Yep it is