Why is there so much fighting in Religion & Spirituality?
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Primarily it's because there are many people across the entire religious and non-religious spectrum that cannot accept that people are different and for whatever reason feel the need to attack those who are different then they are.\n\nAlso, those who have been attacked seem to enjoy attacking others in turn.\n\nAll we can really do though is to support and defend those who are reasonible, respectful and kind and report any and all who want to disrespect, attack and redicule them.\n\nSuch a pity, such a pity.
722668
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.
972403
Maybe because Spirituality and Religion are not meant to be together?  Looks like "religious" folk are not so open to other people opinion while "spiritual" people are willing to talk to anyone.
823752
It seems it all stems back to religion.  There will always be war and bloodshed until all organized religion is extinct.
212628
Political motivations start wars, not religion.\nReligion provides (im)moral support.\nThis is not to say religion is bad, quite the contrary, but that it has been historically misused to mobilize people towards war.\nAnd history keeps repeating itself.
485646
Religion is not about tolerance (despite much lip service to the contrary), it is about power and control and whenever that is challenged it brings about war. Sad but true!
1030449
Noone fights for God. People fight for themselves and their own selfish  desires. To claim any act of violence in the name of God...ANY GOD, is a load of crap.
447859
Religion divides people because it is just that: religion. Most of us have a faith and believe in a higher power, but because we are humans, we make mistakes and let our own interpretations affect our decisions. I believe there is a difference in division that results out of interpretation and division that results out of moral questions. It is inevitable that those will happen.
682443
Because, everyone thinks they are right and everyone else is wrong. Therefore the fighting is simply an act of human nature. It is difficult because some religions may prohibit people to believe in other religions, therefore resulting in what like the Spaniards did, making everyone Christian. We must fight, although we must also respect and love our enemies.
757956
and by Muslims and by Christians!!  it seems like there's a war going on. Lol\n\na cyber holy war!!
768758
Lots of big issues right now.\n\nI wouldn't call it religion, at least for me.  More of a serious hobby.
650983
I believe it is a religious war. Evangelical Christians, most anyway, are intolerant of other religions.
779535
Because it is assumed by most that violence is not the will of God. Religious people are always making assumptions on what is the will of their God, with out actually trying to ask him them selves.
258507
Yes.  Religion is one of the top if not the top divisive issue in the world.  It has caused more war, hatred, intolerance and bigotry than anything else ever.  Most teach tolerance and love but their followers sure don't show it!  They use it as a weapon to judge and look down on people who don't believe as they do.  While it wouldn't stop all wars or problems, people will just find some other reason to be hateful, it would sure cut down on some of it!
30020
don't let 'em get you down, boya.  first off, there's Tons more factions than that of the god of the christians OR of that deity's adversary.  there are people out there who do understand that just because it's not of "god" doesn't mean it's of "the devil".
1069619
Your observation is correct.  Religion is such a hot issue or topic that strikes a raw nerve in many.  Perhaps, it is because people fear of what they don't know.\n\nIt depends on your perspective and also on the perspective of those who post and answer questions on this thread of Religion and Spirituality.  \n\nThis may both test us and them.  As for me, I learn from the questions and answers that others post.  There are many who really don't understand the Bible and a lot more who don't even visit any church.  They ask people they don't know at Yahoo Answer because it is a forum of ideas, where you usually can't even get in any church.  Don't mind those picking a fight.  Don't be angry, since you don't know them anyway.  Let it be a learning experience for you regarding what makes others tick, why some think so and others believe another.\n\nI do find that the others post plain questions that have been bothering them.  So I may answer a question or two based on what I've learned so far; but I don't shove it on their throat.  Just an exchange of ideas.  No "I-know-it-all" or "I'm-right-you're-wrong" attitude.\n\nJust remember to treat everyone with respect, even when a little bite is necessary.
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there are radicals in every religon\nthe majority which are peaceful do not make newspapers.... the muslim relgion does not inherently teach war.. it has been perverted into many sects like many other religons