Respecting others beliefs

[lost999]

I know a lot of things that get discussed on this forum are very personal, because our beliefs are a part of who we are. When our beliefs are challenged things can become emotional.

For me personally. I just wanted to make an apology to anyone here, if I may have said something offensive. I'm not saying I have, but things can be interpreted in ways they weren't meant to be.

I struggle with these ideas of God, origins, morality, and I just wanted to say that for everyone with different ideas about our being, I totally respect where you are coming from.

Most have been very respectful here, and I hope I have shown the same respect.

 

[TheBear]

This is a good reminder for us all.

Thank you, lost999.

 

[MehGuy]

I'm probably the most respectful of everyone here, but you guys still do a good job of being respectful.

 

[Strathos]

I don't recall you ever offending me.

Then again, I have a pretty bad memory for those kinds of things.

 

[nlphypno80]

Respecting others is always a good thing and it is something that everyone should practice on a daily basis.

 

[selfinflikted]

I respect people when they are respectful themselves. At first, people get the benefit of the doubt from me, and from there it can go either way. But ultimately, respect is something earned. I don't see any use in respecting ridiculous beliefs, however. Why should we?

 

[keith99]

I respect people when they are respectful themselves. At first, people get the benefit of the doubt from me, and from there it can go either way. But ultimately, respect is something earned. I don't see any use in respecting ridiculous beliefs, however. Why should we?

Totally agree.

And I'm not going to sit back and 'respect the beliefs' of someone that are hurtful to others.

I do however try to make sure someone actually has a belief worth attacking before doing so. E.g. not assuming the details of their belief is the same as those of someone else who has some points in common.

 

[Cactus Jack]

You have done nothing to offend me. But I do appreciate your concern and effort to set right where you may have err'd. To me that is admirable.

 

[quatona]

What does it practically mean to "respect other beliefs"?

 

[biggles53]

What does it practically mean to "respect other beliefs"?

That's a very good, often overlooked, question.....

 

[poolerboy0077]

What does it practically mean to "respect other beliefs"?

I think the OP meant to convey his respect for people and acknowledge their good intentions (i.e., that we're all sincerely expressing the best of what we know), rather than their beliefs.

 

[bill5]

I respect people when they are respectful themselves. At first, people get the benefit of the doubt from me, and from there it can go either way. But ultimately, respect is something earned.

Agreed.

I don't see any use in respecting ridiculous beliefs, however. Why should we?

If those beliefs are clearly important to someone and they are stated/presented in a respectful way, because it's the polite, considerate, and respectful thing to do. Who are you (or me, or anyone) to disrespect someone else's beliefs or be the judge of what is "ridiculous" or not? It's a highly subjective thing.

 

[Skavau]

If those beliefs are clearly important to someone and they are stated/presented in a respectful way, because it's the polite, considerate, and respectful thing to do. Who are you (or me, or anyone) to disrespect someone else's beliefs or be the judge of what is "ridiculous" or not? It's a highly subjective thing.

I find some people's religious beliefs to be highly objectionable and more importantly morally abhorrent.

I may respect them, but not always their beliefs.

 

[bill5]

You missed my point. It's one thing to disagree with or object to someone's beliefs and quite another to throw that in their face.

 

[Skavau]

You missed my point. It's one thing to disagree with or object to someone's beliefs and quite another to throw that in their face.

What do you refer to as "throwing it in their faces"?

Do you think people who hold morally objectionable (even if solely in your own opinion) beliefs should be told that?

 

[bill5]

No, although specifics can make that vary of course...like if their beliefs present a danger in some way, etc. I would hope this is all stating the rather obvious.

 

[keith99]

You missed my point. It's one thing to disagree with or object to someone's beliefs and quite another to throw that in their face.

I've got not problen throwing it their face if their beliefs deserve it.

However generally speaking I want to be sure I have back before doing so. Most of thsoe who deserve it are not peaceful people.

 

[andy b]

I've got not problen throwing it their face if their beliefs deserve it.

However generally speaking I want to be sure I have back before doing so. Most of thsoe who deserve it are not peaceful people.

I agree keith if im spouting garbage id sooner someone tell me than not.Then at least i can have a re think .obviously i wont admit that, and will carry on ranting because i dont want them to think they have got one up on me.Respect is earned and not given and to be honest its over rated haha

 

[Aldebaran]

I find some people's religious beliefs to be highly objectionable and more importantly morally abhorrent.

Anyone certain beliefs in particular?

 

[bill5]

I've got not problen throwing it their face if their beliefs deserve it.

For the sake of argument I'll assume we're in violent agreement (note the caveats I started out with).

But I would say such situations are extreme, and extremely rare.