Would you deny others their beliefs?
457247
Not forcibly, no, but I reserve the right to both disagree with their beliefs and try to change their minds on certain things (not that this usually does any good.)  For example, I think I'm perfectly justified in thinking that fundamentalist Muslims are dead wrong in thinking that we are the Great Satan.  I wish with all my heart that they didn't feel that way, and if they're willing to listen, I'd do anything in my power to try to convince them that they're wrong.  However, I grant them the right to think that we're the Great Satan and to try to convice me that my beliefs are wrong.  \n\nI understand what you're saying, and I agree that it's usually a moot point to try to change people's personal beliefs...Discussion and healthy debate is great, but all participants have to be willing to be a part of the debate.    Like in just about all other situations these days, people need to stop both making bigger debates personal and stop taking everything personally.  If anyone figures out how to do this, let me know.
645713
so why are you preaching your beliefs? mean what you are doing is putting your ideas down, telling others they are wrong (religious nuts) and say that your way would leave people in peace. are you sure of this , do you have any facts to back this up? (does this sound familiar)
802578
A lot of people get touchy when they are trying to show you their truth and you make a valid or logical point that doesn't fall in line with their beliefs. They are too stubborn or too afraid to admit there may be other possibilities because they have been conditioned to believe that you are damned to hell if you question any part of their particular religious doctrine. Therefore, if you don't take their word for it even if they can't show or prove they are right, the only way they can fight you is to shut you up or get rid of you so you would have less chances to influence anyone else to question what they deem to be the ultimate truth.
340669
If those are you beliefs then you do not have to feel as if they are wrong because someone of different beliefs tells you that you dont need to prove your faith by doing xyz. Faith can take on many different forms and if you feel you must express your faith a certain way then that is what is best for you. However, if you dont want people to judge your way of faith and tell you that you are wrong, remember that when you look upon other people practicing their faith in a way that is different than yourself. \n\nWe can all show our faith in God through a mulititude of ways, just express it in the way that comes most naturaly to you as long as you arent keeping others from doing the same.
745084
I don't push my beliefs on others.
403656
We don't think you're crazy, we just hate having other people's beliefs crammed down our throat all the time. If you believe in something, that's fine, I don't wanna hear about it, and there's nothing wrong with the fact that I don't wanna hear in it. I have my own beliefs, I don't bother you with them.
443249
I don't wish to prove it wrong,  i respect everyone's beliefs.  I just wish the christians on here would do the same and not get so aggressive when anyone dares to give a point of view different from theirs.
687371
I think everyone is entitled to believe as they choose. I do not want anyone to tell me how to believe, and so I won't tell anyone how they should worship.
233825
I don't know what this is all about, but believe what you want. It's your right! As long as you don't push your beliefs on someone else then by all means think as you wish. It's really not anyone else's business!
47837
I think I'd give him/her more credit.  By refusing, they held strong to their beliefs, something I see as a sign of good character (even if those beliefs do not match up to my own).  Either way, as a juror, I'd try to be as objective as possible.
1135118
Irregardless of your belief it's all fantasy. Don't like being told that? Then quit trying to tell other people their own beliefs are wrong. Arrogant...
456568
it depends.i think that if the people's way of life is against your own beliefs,but you still conform to them,then yes,you give up.but if they also represent you,then you are OK!
341558
Seems to me that you also believe something blindly and narrowly... that you are right. Isn't that the real problem? That most people have deeply felt beliefs and believe they are right, and have a hard time tolerating others with different views? Your opinion and decisions about religions, our origins, and so on are valid, but so are mine. You speak of religious people being narrow minded, and refer to people like yourself as broad-minded. But, isn't it narrow minded to label any one group of people? You are saying that you don't like having a religious person's views imposed on you. But, in the same breath, you impose your beliefs on us, and label "anyone believing" as unfulfilled, and unintelligent. How exactly does that make sense? Since the group you are speaking of (religious people) is a group I belong to, perhaps I should enlighten you by letting you know that I'm not imposing my beliefs on anyone. I'm am quite ready to talk to those who would listen or have questions, and I am quite ready to listen to others. Do I believe blindly and narrowly? Well, if I didn't believe 100% in my God, that would make me a hypocrite who is wasting my time. If that says to you that I am either blind or narrow, then so be it. But you might consider that our time on earth may be better spent discussing issues without judgment - oh, but wait, Jesus told us not to judge, so I guess that won't work, huh?
986520
No one wants 100%, undiluted truth.  No one.  Just think of all the seriously crude/wicked/insulting/etc random thoughts that wander through our heads...even I don't like knowing I think such things about other people.\n\nI live by the adage 'If you don't want to know, don't ask'.
100214
No, because some questions go directly to beliefs.  Why should someone have to leave their beliefs at the door.  It immpossible
647144
Yes. Some just don't want to admit to it.
546098
Why are you trying to impose the belief on me that there is something wrong with the statement the other person made?  It is natural to share opinions.  You just need to accept some and let others go.