Do you speak religions message clear, are you denial hate and fear?
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I am the bullet in the gun.
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I am very open to having logical, intelligent conversations, and even debates, with people that respect MY belief as well.\n\nI respect people's right to believe what they want, and have no problems with it until they begin condemning, name-calling, or just being outright rude (the whole sit down and shut up comment from my brother/sister would get a good butt-kicking...).\n\nIt is sad and disturbing that SOME Christians find it easier to just hate everyone who is different from themselves then to actually LEARN something new.  Ask questions, discuss thoughts...etc.  It's not hard, but I think that they are intolerant of difference.\n\nOn top of that, I feel that they fear challenges.  They may not be secure enough in their faith to understand others, as well as defend theirs when the going gets tough.  Again, this is not all Christians, just the ones who feel we are attacking them by our very existance.\n\nI think it will be a cold day in their hell before they ALL respect us COMPLETELY.  All we can do is continue smiling and be the better person.  We are strong enough in our non-beliefs to continue on with our lives without hating people for their choices.  They are the ones that, according to them, have to live with their choices in the "afterlife".
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This is why I am agnostic.  There were just too many unanswered questions for me.  And there was a lot of hypocracy, especially in my congregation.  What's the point of *saying* you believe something when you actually don't?
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Yes I do. But don't believe in pushing my beliefs on anyone. Feel that everyone has their own choices on what they believe. And respect that. As I like to be respected. :)
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U appear confused about not only religion but also what you wish to ask. Please prioritize
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I most certainly can see how those statements are anti-religion propaganda. But people fear/hate what they don't understand.
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Does not your RICH Religion teach you to respect others faith and beleif?
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i agree with you completely ......... i usually keep my mouth shut if  i don't know the answer (unless someone bashes me of course - that's self defence LOL)\n\ni feel that it's better to ''waste'' 5 points on saying ''hi, have a nice day'' than on spreading the worm of hatred\n\nhi, have a nice day :)
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I understand where you are coming from.  I am a Vodouisant.  I practice Vodou and Hoodoo.  And unfortunately people will always be afraid of what they don't know.  I like to educate people on the truths of the religion.  Let them know that Hollywood blew it way out of proportion.  Inform people of your practice so they maybe able to better understand what it is you do.  Obvious they are too scared to inform themselves.  Plus many mainstream religions dont promote tolerance only conversion.\n\nHave you taken Cat's (luckymojo.com) course in Hoodoo.  I have not been able to take the course but I was able to read the book.  I highly recommend it.
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I just wanted to say that I have read your questions and answers to several questions (including my own) and I find you to be very level-headed and well-spoken. I used to practice Christianity and then evolved into feeling differently - a lot of the reasons I did had to do with the way Christians around me looked at issues - it got under my skin. But your views that are influenced by your beliefs are not at all offensive, even to someone who may not believe in the same things as you. I am glad to read what you have to say, as I am more inclined to listen to someone who is rational, if nothing else.
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Hi, I am rational Spirituality,\n\nI would love to say "yes", but that would be unrealistic.  The realistic answer is that humanity is not yet ready for that point.\n\nAnd people argue vigorously about religion, because their dogma is not supported with evidence, and I believe, that it is the insecurity in people that drives them to be aggressive about their particular form of belief.\n\nThe notion here is, that "the louder I shout and the more people agree with me, the more likely am I, or my belief, to be true".   Which is a mistake.\n\nThe Truth need not be shouted or argued about vigorously.  Those with intelligence and with Divine guidance within their hearts, recognise the Truth when they are guided to it.\n\nWhen all people find the Truth, then there will be nothing to argue about, and hopefully, there will be more peace.
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I WANT SAY HERE AS I DID IN MANY QUESTION\n\nand i will give u exemple here ..and how some ppl give idea about the religion they are believe in ...\n\nwe have answer from one called himself IRAQI EX_ MUSLIM ( even im sure he wasnt muslim ) but any way....\nhe says thats he was muslim and become belivier in JESUS (PEACE BE UPON HIM) bcs he knew thats islam is call for bad things ...ok let believe him for now in what he saying about Islam but he can answer me in somthing ...\n\nif u say thats u r beliver in JESUS P.B.U.H ...\nDID JESUS P.B.U.H CALLED FOR ATTACK OTHER PPL AND THEIR BELIVIES ??????? \n\nOK..im muslim ..and i know thats islam asked us to respect all the religions ...and all the ppl what ever thier belives... \nAnd islam and MUHAMMAD P.B.U.H told us thats JESUS P.B.U.H was call for peace and respect all 2 and say the trouth and dont lie ..\nBUT if the islam didnt teach us thats ..and when i read how u (IRAQI EX_ MUSLIM) attack islam and muslims ..i will say thats JESUS P.B.U.H were call for lies and dont respect others ...but thanks for GOD thats by islam told us he was call for peace and dont hate anybody and we must respect him .and whom believe in him\n\nSo i think u r dangours one in any religion u r belive in it ...and say things as what u need ...so maybe later when u have some more benefits u will attack JESUS P.B.U.H and the ppl whom believe in him ... and i hope not ..even if u did ,the ppl whom really believe in JESUS P.B.U.H and others whom know JESUS P.B.U.H .. wont chnage thier minds by what u r saying .\n\nand i want say here 2 thats as IRAQI EX_ MUSLIM doing to JESUS P.B.U.H and give bad idea about him and what he called for ( even i dont know if IRAQI EX_ MUSLIM really know what he is doing or he is do thats in propuse ) ...so what i want to say thats ,there is some muslims 2 give bad idea about islam 2...as what IRAQI EX_ MUSLIM doing to JESUS P.B.U.H \n\nSo what i really hope for u ..and whom give bad idea about what they believe ,as u r doing for JESUS P.B.U.H .. to respect JESUS P.B.U.H and what he call for\n\nAnd im doing thats bcs islam and our prophet Muhammad P.B.U.H asked us to believe in JESUS P.B.U.H and what he call for ...bcs all religions asked for one goal \n\nHERE U R SAYING U R NOT ATTACKING MUSLIMS !!!!!!\nJUST GO TO ALL HIS ANSWERS AND HIS QUESTIONS AND U WILL KNOW IF HE ATTACK OR NOT\n\nOK THATS SOME OF WHAT (IRAQI EX-MUSLIM )SAID TO ME (OLD_FROG)\nIRAQI EX-MUSLIM Additional Details\nFeb 23, 2006 at 12:08 pm\nRe: old frog,\nwho is attacking now? Do Muhammed taught you to attack 2 towers full of civilians? and to attack shrine of an Islamic sect? and to rediculate Buddha and prevent churches from being built and ppl from have their worships or being athiests? Look pal, I know all that things and I m attacking Islam to exchange Ideas, but I'm NOT attacking Muslims. I discuss idesa in Islam itself who believe in them. if you don't believe in them, so it's fine.\n\nYes, I have right to attack any ideology including religions. I have right of free speech as long as I'm not violating laws. as long as I'm not encouraging hate against ppl, but against ideas OK.\n\nHowever, in these days, I decided to stop mentioning Islam and attacking Islam beliefs, but guess what? you came to attack...now who's attacking? Is Yahoo answers free of Islamic attacks on other religions? Before you put any conclusion go search 4 yourself. by the way, Jesus is God, and we don't need to pray on him!! so no PBUH!!\nFeb 23, 2006 at 12:14 pm\nAh, BTW, old frog!\nI forgot to tell you that I'm enjoying very nice free environment here in USA and discussing Jesus and these beliefs. I discussed so much about this with a friend of mine. did he yell at me and say "BAAAAA, JESUS IS GOD, you're sick...etc", no, he was always calm and I'm always calm. that's called "civilized discussion". \n\ntill now, I ask contraversial questions with other believers, and we
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I think our religious beliefs are a reflection of our fears. By showing them, we expose ourselves to others and become vulnerable. This makes us hate ourselves for being weak and hate others for seeing our weaknesses. Maybe one day we will be evolved and intelligent enough to come out of the dark and leave our fears and prejudices behind.
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You may dislike me all you want for being an atheist. That only reveals your own lack in character. \n\nI speak out against beliefs (not people) that result in the believer violating the rights of others, or harming the progress of humanity. I do not, however, dislike anyone until I know them.
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Many many times.  It's the bane of my existance.  Some insist that I am still a christian.  I explain my views in detail but it must be very painful for them to listen (they're religious).  The one closest to me at this very moment is staring at me mutely.  I don't believe he understands a word I'm saying ;P .
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I think the key word in your question is respect.  It is entirely possible to disagree with someone and still respect them.  The other thing that we need to remember when dealing with people from other religions, is that we are representing our own faith to them.  As a Christian, my faith teaches me to love my neighbors, and it even teaches me to love my enemies.  So, I am certainly called to love people of other faiths.
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No. I tried very hard. Verse by verse. The more you read the more convinced you are of the cover-up. Religions (islam and judaism as well, not only christianity) are scams. Why do you think everybody writing against religions is under a ton of threats? When you hold the truth you are not afraid of anyone talking about it...are you? If you are running a scam...you behave like they do now with DaVinci Code movie out. They are afraid so there's your answer about truth and the bible and the nothing in common they have.