At what point can you go from not respecting someone's beliefs to actually not respecting that person?
919316
All living human beings are worthy of respect.  It is their actions that one may morally disrespect and disagree with.\n\nWe are all one humanity, we are all together in it for the long haul.  To disrespect one is to disrespect all.
928115
I have had friends try and do that to me and while I still talk to them I am no longer good friends with them. I don't mind talk and even debate on religion but true friends accept each other for what they are rather than what they want them to be.
325189
To some point of your question, I agree. I don't like others attemping to force thier beliefs on me. But, just listen anyway.They mean well, but do not realize what they are doing. But from a standpoint of their beliefs, they are doing what they think is right. Just grin and bear it.
432063
According to the Bible we should beequally yoked. You shouldn't have any expectations of changing the other person's beliefs and vice versa. It becomes difficult down the road when all you have left is what you believe in and they don't believe the same it can lead to division very easily.
1074997
There are both. Only that a question or answer is not disrespectful just because it doesn't take for granted what you do. It's disrespectful only when it insults you for what you are. I think the difference is you can insult a belief and any actions that come out of that belief, but not a believer. You can say that Christianism is brainwashing, and you can say that a bunch of people in mass doing exactly the same things at the same time is a good example of that brainwashing, but you cannot say a person is bad, for being a Christian. Maybe they're wrong (and that's what I think, too). But they need to be respected. Otherwise, you're no better than them.
477833
Cool, I can learn another perspective on life and spirituality.  I think it is always a good thing to be open to at least listening to others ideas and ways of life.  It doesn't mean I have to change or believe their ways and beliefs are right or wrong, maybe just different than mine. And whether I agree with their beliefs or not is no excuse for me to be a rude neighbor.
172674
Altering a persons values is tough.  He may even be uncooperative on purpose, maybe he thinks it gives him control.  Anything you do is probably temporary.
949383
I agree! I'm always confused when someone tries to do that... T_T It just, besides being offensive when one tries to force religious beliefs on another, doesn't make sense. For me, that's something i think is so COOL, is how we all have different beliefs and yet we can be friends! :D
806044
Well said, and thank you. You might have a point. I'd like to think that one doesn't have to have no faith, to have manners, intellect, and a sense of humor. But If you've ever noticed someone who is deeply religious, they are always trying to convert you, or convince you otherwise. Whereas I've never tried to push my belief on anyone. In fact, If it wasn't for people, mostly coworkers, trying to ask for donations, or just asking me questions about my faith, they would never know that I'm not a religious person. But based on that one principal, now they keep there distance...Goddamn hypocrites!!
463341
they dont want change and dont usually respect others thoughts and beleifs
554143
By using their own teachings in response. Judge not lest you be judged.  And be self assured of your own beliefs and remind them, to set a good example if they want people to follow or listen. No one ever changes their beliefs by being bullied.
1150186
The word tolerance may be overused at the present time.\n\nRemember that for much of the 20th century, merely "not tolerating" someone often translated into dragging them into the streets and murdering them by the millions.\n\nIf you mean simply, "I don't have to accept someone's view" then I agree with you that tolerance is not a virtue. You should not accept every view that comes along. But if it means allowing others to hold whatever view they want, and using the tools of debate and persuasion to try to change their view, then tolerance is a virtue depending upon your world view.\n\nI want to live in a world where disagreement on views is limited to verbal debate and proper actions of law. For now, that concept is called "tolerance".\n\nYou may want to live in a world where views are discussed in the streets and people kill each other. If so, you are a nut job and you should look at some history and see what that world looks like. It's not pretty.\n\nI suspect what you really mean is that you should not be required to accept everyone's view as legitimate, and I think you can have this mindset and still be "tolerant" according to the present usage of the word.
608008
It's nice that you have found a way to put religious differences aside and focus on just plain loving everyone. I personally do not believe in a god, and choose not to belong to any religion, but I respect those who do as long as they respect me. Everyone is built differently, everyone thinks differently, we can't judge anyone on the way that they are. \nI think debating is healthy, as long as both sides respect eachother, it can be a learning experience. I wouldn't stop the debates, but I would stop people from putting down other peoples religions because they're different.
841512
As long as they are not insulting any other religion, and respecting that other people already may have their own beliefs i think its fine.\n\nAlso they can't be too pushy. I don't like someone elses beliefs being rammed down my throat.
992278
I always respect people who will stand up for their beliefs. Especially if what they believe is unpopular and they know that speaking up will make their lives more difficult. That is a difficult and brave thing to do.
901736
Every one is entitled to their own beliefs and opinions. \nTheir are alot of religious people out their. \nTheir are alot of mean people out their. There are mean people in every religion. No matter where you go you will find someone who will take offense at what you believe. Some people go overboard with it. The best thing you could do is pray that this person will leave you alone. Dont get upset everytime someone does something against you relating to your beliefs. Jesus said that we would be persecuted for our belief in him. Its only going to get worse. The persecution is never going to stop.\nI havnt read your other questions yt but I will.
51610
Don't give in to her religion. Tell her that you respect her belief, but that she has to respect your atheism as well. It would be the best for her to stop believing, though.