People who are "touchy" \nabout those who are \nreligious/spiritual?
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I'm a Christian, and I agree with you. I think that if there is no judgement or condemnation in the answer, and if the answer is relevant to the question, there should be no problem. I have gotten rude comments from some of those who are non-religious, but only in the site. \n\nHowever, there is another side to the coin. The sad fact is that the only e-mails I have gotten that were rude and uncalled for were from other Christians, and I've also had other Christians behave rudely on the site. \n\nSeems that some people from all worldviews need to mind their manners now and then.
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I get these comments too (on issues outside of religion mostly).  Some things are just a matter of opinion and no one has the right to insult people on the basis of their opinions.  I just brush them aside as pathetic people with nothing better to do than bash on people that they disagree with.
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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?
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:}\nSome people just don't care about others.\nwe cant let that interfere with the calling we have in life\nexcept perhaps we might feel called to witness to that person or  to pray for them./
637307
Someone not of this Earth, A combination of Mahatma Gandhi, Mary Magdalene, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Mother Theresa, someone who believes in God but doesn't preach God, someone who is a good person and is not swayed by money, power, sex, or peer pressure. Someone who looks towards the interests of helping all those in need and is less concerned with those operating from a greedy egotistical point of view.\n\nhe/she would believe in morality and assisting humans to become more compassionate and empathetic of all other humans.\n\nDo you Know anyone like this? I hope he/she shows up soon.
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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.
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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.
612651
I think that people get caught up on one single aspect of their faith a lot of times.  This causes them to lose sight of their complete faith which can lead to misinterpretion or a lack of understanding of what their faith teaches and believes.  Homosexuality is a very good example.  I'm not saying that I believe its right, but you still have to step back and realize this person is still a person.  You also have to realize that you are not perfect either in some other way, and a lot of people forget that.
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Religious people have certain notions that have been drilled into their heads by family, peers and close-minded beliefs. Even though not "all" are the same the vast majority are in fact like that. As an example the other day I had this lady come up to me and start to ask me about having bible 'discussion' at home, when I told her I'm not interested she began making several insinuations to include saying people that don't believe as they do are hypocrites... hahaha! boy did she have it backwards.
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Wow!  Thank you very much for that.  I concurr.  \n\nPeople react with fear and/or hatred to things or people that are different than them in some way, and to those who  "overstep" the invisible boundaries they feel obligated to stay within.  I have no problem with someone's convictions.  Whatever you believe is fine - but it does not give you warrant to hate or mistreate others.  This is directly contradictory to the message of Jesus.  I believe he would slap the faces of many so-called christians today if he were not such a loving person.  He called us to love.  He called us to bring togeather - not tear apart.  Remember the parable of the sower and the tares?  Don't rip up what you believe to be tares or you will also rip up the harvest.  Wait and let the Lord do it at the judgement.  Just friggen learn to coexist and play nice....ok?
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Those types  do it because they are afraid of anyone who is different than them.  In the end, they are more fanatical than religious.  \n\nTruly religious people look for the good in everyone and strive to live by the guidelines of their religion in a positive and wholesome way.  They may not approve, and in acting on that, they are trying to guide a person into a more positive way of life.  But they don't ostracize or judge.  As you said, it is God's place to be the ultimate judge.  \n\nIt isn't just religious people that judge though.  I have found that more and more people are liable to make snap judgements about people - causing them to act like gossipy high schoolers.  The best thing to do is to avoid people like that and those you mentionned and surround yourself with people who love and care about you.  Good luck with whatever you are being judged on.
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It seems practising some religions is like a club membership with rules rather than focusing on being a good person + spreading god's love through our actions. There are some persons who hypocritcally following the rules, say attending service but then forgetting the other important stuff that really counts more. Be true to ourselves, follow the path that is right for you...this may not be the same path as for others
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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.
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No offense.. but this reminds me of the reason that people thinks that we are pushy freaks...\n\nI mean... I am a Christian... My father is a pastor... but I know that you are opening a can of worms by putting this question on here... \n\nThere are WAAAYYYY too many Athiest with too much time on their hands that LIVE on yahoo answers... \n\nGuarantee they'll say something stupid about this... i.e.  Have an open mind... or freedom of religion... or... that's your opinion not mine... or if your God's so great than why........... blah blah blah... \n\nGood Luck... \n\nThey will see but not SEE... \nThey will hear but not HEAR...
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Dude, yes I agree with you on this one, but not all of them are like that. Some of my good OL friends are non believers, I respect them and they respect me. I just usually ignore questions on here that are rude and such.
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not all of them are like that, but for the ones who are...\n\nthey think they're something special :)\n\nthey think they're the chosen one...\n\nthey feel powerful judging others, almost god like, cause they are in a group. they dont realise that they are playing god, there by making the biggest mistake of all
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uhm, when hands start to go in places they normally dont, and people started to be touchy, if you know what i mean ;]