Why should people respect eachothers beliefs?  Shouldn't they be judged objectively and honestly?
406066
yes it is their culture not yours and we can judge that is not right for us but we should live and let live and accept that other people are different and if according to your beliefs they are going to burn in hell well so be it someones gotta do it , and the same human sacrificers who are trying to make sure they wil have good crops this season could look at the american society and say those barbarians they executed a german and two mexicans without giving them a translator at their own hearing and they bombed the hell out or iraq killing millions, they have serial killers, and gangs what monsters and have you seen their form of christianity they protest at funerals and have websites that say god hates america and god hates fags and their tv evangelist christian leader pat robertson made a terrorist threat against the president of valenzuela,their president annialates civilization for lesser crimes than that, or you could look at india or japan where ther is a caste system and outcaste system and these outcaste are raped killed tortured exploited enslaved what ever does not matter they are disposable members of society to filthy to live in society but not to filthy to have sex with and saudi arabia and some african countries still stone people for religious reasons or rules that were broken , should we just make it all worse by condemning each other and being intolerant because hey cant have too much evil.,I dont think that is the answer if we want to be taken seriously as individuals and as societies then we need to give different societies the same respect that we expect to take from them
336782
Because it's easier. Because it doesn't require them to come up with their own ideas as to what is 'right' and what is 'wrong'. Because it's easier to make a snap judgement on a person. Because people are strange little creatures. Because when all is said and done most people don't want to put the effort into enriching their lives by understanding how someone else might view the world. Because it's easier to follow rules in a book and then pick and choose those that you like and disregard those that you don't really care for. Because it feels good to judge other people. Because saying that someone is doing something wrong makes the things you're doing wrong in your own life seem smaller.  \n\nThere are so many reasons as to why this happens out there. Mostly I think it happens when closed minded people start trying to 'help' others find 'happiness'. Sure, they want you to be happy..but their methods aren't always right. People like that..should be ignored.
514352
I will be following this very closely, as this question is incredably nessisary to ask. Strange that is should be asked however, since we are all human beings. No one is less than anyone else. Why do we have these ideas that people can push others around or away because of ones subjective belief of right or wrong? Well said Asker.
821904
Yes, I agree with you 100%. We should all try to respect other people's religious beliefs even if we don't agree. It is rude to get into shouting matches with others. We don't want to be argumentative. God is a peaceful person and we should strive to be the same. Peace.
1180057
That is an excellent question and a very good point. I totally agree with you. What makes anyone think they are good enough to judge others, and what right have they to set the standards for other people. As long as people are doing their very best within their means, people should live and let live within reason, providing they are not causing a danger to themselves or others.
260954
Most people seem to take it personally when a conflicting viewpoint is brought up.  It can be so frustrating when people are blatantly disregarding viewpoints.  I have trouble when I am trying to have a rational discussion with someone and they are obviously not looking at the merits of my own argument and just see it as an attack on themselves.    What are you supposed to do when someone is being completely closed minded and willfully ignorant?  It's difficult.\n\nThere is no more rational discourse or comprimise, only two sides of which you need to pick one.  People aren't even expected to be able to back up their own beliefs as much as attack others' beliefs blindly.  I feel your pain, and hopefully there will be a time when this can change.
527970
Because no one in willing to take the time to understand others views.  We are so absorbed in ourselves we can't think of others, we are so certain that our beliefs are correct and are unwilling to take the time to listen to anyone else, only scream over them.  In the end we could all be wrong and never know the difference because we were unwilling to hear the truth.  On the other hand we could be correct, and never successfully witness to anyone else because we are viewed as hateful and ridiculous.
408205
Because in order for people to feel like they are important, they fell like they need the validation of other peoples opinions. Many people don't want to be judged for being different or weird, and they are scared of being pointed out for these things. Everyone wants to be liked and accepted, no matter what they say. People who go out of their way to be different still care about what other people think, they are just looking for negative attention. =.>
280500
Depends on the beliefs and the people! Lots of friends have different beliefs, it's part of what can make relationships interesting. Can you just be respectful of each others' beliefs?
679480
people dont h8 on the ground of religion.  it is simply that certain individuals who enjoy hating others on the ground of difference use religion as a vehicle for their hate.  even if there were no religions, these individuals would find another vehicle to express their hate.\n\nconversely,there are a lot of religious/spiritual people who use their beliefs to promote love and tolerance of difference in others, and they remember that we are arl human, each of us with an equal right to an opinion.  truly religious folk make an effort to make life better for humanity and arl living things.  if there is a god of love, am sure he wants us to look after his creation, and not be divisive for the sake of it.
395114
if you were a true christian you would respect other peoples beliefs and not pass judgement.
950747
Why is is so easy to pick on Christians for their beliefs and not others for their non belief?  There are hypocrites everywhere, not just in religion.  I am sorry that you had a bad experience with one Christian, but as one myself, I get really tired of everyone grouping people into one category based on one experience.  I suppose I could go around and make ignorant judgements on every type of people because of one instance, but why not just accept that there are people that really do take the word to heart and practice the living proofs of the Bible?!  I can't make everyone else do it, but I know that I live my life according to Christ's teachings.
276677
I agree, you can accept the views of others, it doesn't mean you need to practice what they believe.  As long as they are good people, I have no real problem with them.  It is thier choice as much as your's and mine to believe what they, you, I wish.\n\nI mean, why intentionally hurt someone?  Some people need to look up the word "tolerance" and then use it.
1028936
That is a matter of your own opinion. Just because someone doesn't have the same beliefs as you that does not make that person a idiot. You are just stereotyping that individual which is not right because if you are religious I doubt your religion consist of being judgmental towards others and not to mention rude.
931566
Not necessarily.  I've seen alot with belief who step outside of what is considered moral, even by their own religions standards and then hypocritically justify it with that same religion.  I wouldn't consider that person better for their belief.  Though, on rare occaisions, I do find people with belief who have become better people for it... those are usually the one's who don't pressure others about belief.  Sad thing is, they're greatly outnumbered by those that step outside of the moral boundaries believing they are Better than others.
84761
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.
993612
Why is it that you have to question others beliefs?