Why does religion seem to breed intolerance of others?
138817
Christianity most certainly teaches intolerance. It tells us that it is the only "true" religion and that everyone else is going to hell. That is intolerance at its worst. Most of the people who killed the civil rights activist in the 60's were Southern Baptist. It is the "we are the only ones who are right" aspect of religion that induces intolerance among its adherents. On the patch on the sleeve of the Klan's sheet is an emblem that says "for God and country". It is little wonder seeing that religion teaches that everyone else is going to hell, that is hardly the type of instruction that helps people to value others.
671801
No, because the people who cling to a religion are people who need discipline and restraint in their lives. Underneath all that "Jesus loves me!" euphoria they hang on to deep fears of divine wrath. Without their religion to hold them back, I honestly believe some of them would have no qualms about murder, rape, stealing, etc.
342085
I believe you're missing the whole point of Religiosity: \n\nIt has NOTHING to do with "GOING AGAINST" all religions unless the doctrines you want to preach are filled with HATRED for others.\n\nPeace be with you...
79725
It's a religious thing. They both think theirs is the ONLY true religion, and are intolerant of others.
179867
Humans have disagreed about religion since there was such a thing.Everyone wants to believe they are right.That is just human nature.Hate maybe a strong word for indifference's because when you move from that to hate then you not worshiping a higher power,, you are worshiping the devil and everyone agrees he's bad.
645403
I disagree with Don S that Islam is the perversion of Judaism and Catholicism is the perversion of Christianity.\n\nI believe it is not the religions that promote intolerance, but people themselves who have trouble reconciling the fact that someone can be different and be a good person. \nReligious people who truly believe their faith get along; those who do not allow for tolerance and other beliefs aren't really following their religion.
634785
EXACTLY. The reason is because they wanted their god to be above all others. Although they are all the same---mythical.\nThey wrote the lines in the Bible where it says that he can't have a name or whatever, for pride--- to rise above other religions.\nWhat's worse than non-tolerance for other religions? I don't know anything that is.
38279
Because people are afraid of what they don't understand . . . of the unknown . . . of change . . . of differences. It's like a defensive mechanism or something. People get defensive over something that they perceive as threatening to what society and religion has deemed normal.
527656
I agree! I'm always confused when someone tries to do that... T_T It just, besides being offensive when one tries to force religious beliefs on another, doesn't make sense. For me, that's something i think is so COOL, is how we all have different beliefs and yet we can be friends! :D
358943
It's not so much the religions as it is the politics of the religion. Having faith is just having a belief - it's the religious DOGMA (telling you how to live, etc.) thay causes the problems. Why everyone wants to think that everyone else should believe in their particular brand of faith is beyond me. Why can't we all just get along. Different strokes for different folks, is what I say.
607396
I have noticed this on occasion. Unfortunately it seems most people get in this state when asked their religious affiliation.
33469
I think its the same reason that "christians" and other religious people judge others... because they are poeple and they are religous. No matter what, people are gonna judge wrongly somtimes no matter how long they have went to worship. But I also believe anybody can worship their God and pray and live according to the standards that are set by their religion without being judgemental. No matter what God you believe in, if he is a God of peace, I dont think he would want riots and fighting to try and convert people, its poeple that forget the teaching's that do that. Thats just my opinion.
111765
Some people are religious fanatics, unfortunately. Others believe that only their opinion/religion is the correct one and you aren't allowed to think any differently, sorry this is me also ranting. You're absolutely blummin right!
331679
You raise an interesting question. There are quite a few insecure people attracted to some type religion. However, both Jesus and Mohammad were good and they tried very hard to get others to do the same. Nothing wrong with that.
492513
It is in the human's nature to fear what they don't understand. It is lack of exposure to differences and an ignorant attitude that create fear. Religions can foster this ignorance, yes.
378821
It might have something to do with not offending the giver.  Or it might have something to do with an inherent inconsistency in how a religion is practiced.  Something all religions suffer from, unfortunately.
94830
I beleive people are trying to find some sort of excuse for everything they do in life, and it is always easy to find some excuse or to blame somebody else. For me, it is really annoying when people put religion in everything they do, regardless of the religion.