Do people here think we should keep our beliefs to ourselves?

satyricon · Dec 22, 2008

"Not only is there no God, but try getting a plumber on weekends."

- Woody Allen

Athena · Dec 22, 2008

satyricon said: ↑

"Not only is there no God, but try getting a plumber on weekends."

- Woody Allen
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ahahahaha

Tinkerbell · Dec 22, 2008

Athena said: ↑

I'd like to address the original question "do people here think we should keep our beliefs to ourselves?"

I say no, because a lot of the questions posed on this forum is asking opinions, ideas, thoughts, etc which are coming from fundamental belief systems or inherent programming (however you'd like to look at it). So definitely share your beliefs, the variety is all so fascinating!
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Thank you Athena! I agree, and I do enjoy discussing these very things even with those of oposing beliefs, because it makes me stronger, and more sure of my own belief when I have to give a clear cut explaination of why I believe it.

Tinkerbell · Jan 5, 2009

Serendipity said: ↑

I never saw it as others "ganging up". I was stating my POV and others were stating theirs.

The only thing that pissed me off is those that are not tmemselves pure morally, judging me and what kind of person I am just because our views / beliefs may differ. That and those that insist on spewing their bible and religion crap. Everyone has their own beliefs and I'm not forcing mine on anyone just as others shouldn't force theirs on me. If someone doesn't agree or has a problem with my POV, keep on moving and ignore it. I don't start telling people what they "should" be doing or what they're doing is "wrong" when I come across something that may get my knickers in a twist. Some people, and this is not directed at you, need to get off their soap box and check their holier than thou attitude at the door imo.
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I borrowed this from another thread. I was directed at those of us who defend the sanctity of marriage. Funny how it is considered spewing when it's about God or the Bible, but not when it's about extreme liberal views.:roll:

SweetAngel29 · Jan 5, 2009

disposableheroine said: ↑

You were attacked for refusing to call the person on the thread anything other than "it". You could have just as easily called her by her forum name, if you didn't want to assign a gender title. Calling a human being "it" isn't very nice, and implies they are not a human. Implying that a human being isn't even human is the mistake a lot of racists make when concerning those of other races.

Religious views are fine, but if you're going to try to force them on someone else then it is not. It's nicer to respect others views, even when they don't coincide with your own. Sexuality isn't something that is an "open" subject in most forms of Christianity, and that's fine, but not everyone on this board is a Christian, and not everyone is going to agree with your views. You have to understand that, and be willing to accept the consequences of what you say.

There is structure here, and I personally see no problem with tolerance. Intolerance of people's personal lives is just plain silly if it has no affect on you. Everyone is different, everyone lives the way they want to. Again, it's one thing to have religious views, and yet another entirely to impose those on other people. I respect your beliefs, but the respect should be both ways. You don't have to agree with the way someone lives, but you don't have to bash them for it either. Nor do you have to feel uncomfortable with thier presence. If you don't want to be here, then don't, but if you like it, then put those users you don't feel comfortable with on ignore and leave it be. It's not so hard to coexist as a lot of people think.

So we're supposed to segregate ourselves and not allow anyone else around us? I don't mind spreading the love around, and I find it refreshing when people who aren't white women or black men support us. You don't have to be gay to support the gay community. You don't have to be black to support the black community. You don't have to be a teacher to support teachers. You don't have to be a cop to support the police force.

They're not banned because of the suspicion about their race, they're banned for being hateful and rude to the members here.

I defend people who have done nothing wrong that I know of and deserve the same respect I feel all human beings deserve, regardless of how they self identify.

Look at it this way: if someone is half black, and half white, but they are of a light complexion and self identify as white, would you fault them for how they wish to view themselves?

As I've mentioned to you before, our views are very different, and I tolerate you. However, what seems to be the case here is that you are having trouble extending the same tolerance to another that you expect yourself. The person in question is still a human being, and if their presence bothers you so much then you should just leave it be. I have been told countless times to ignore blatant malicious harassment, or to leave if I wouldn't. So I'm going to give you the same advice. To be blunt: either deal with it, or leave. I'm not trying to make you leave, that is your choice and only your choice. But if you want people here to tolerate your beliefs and viewpoints, then please explain to me how it is so wrong of you to tolerate someone else's?
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I believe that when you have an opinion you should voice it, but not so harsh that it affects a person. if you state a harsh opinion then explain what you mean when you are stating it. I also agree in this statement that "disposableheroine" said.

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