Should others show respect to your beliefs?

[JGG]

Should Chrsitians and non-Christians alike show respect to your beliefs?

 

[jsimms615]

We aren't promised in the Bible that unbelievers will respect our faith. But, it would be nice to be respected and given the freedom to follow our beliefs just like other groups are

 

[lutherangerman]

Of course we must have respect for each other's beliefs. We are called to live in peace with everyone.

 

[seashale76]

If you mean people having the right to be religious, or keeping your mouth shut when someone mentions their faith even when you disagree with it (unless they're trying to convince you of their point of view- because then no holds are barred), then that's what respect is to me. Most people I know do not share my beliefs. I show my respect by ignoring their religion as often as possible. I don't respect the faith, just the person.

ETA- I'd consider it a nice thing if I'd get the same in return.

 

[oi_antz]

Should Chrsitians and non-Christians alike show respect to your beliefs?

Totally depends. Eg, if my beliefs are wrong, I ultimately would like to be corrected, but if that correction comes as a condemnation then it isn't going to benefit at all. Whereas if correction comes with grace then it will be gratefully appreciated. However, if someone doesn't respect my beliefs and the beliefs happen to be right, it's going to invoke me to want to correct them. So it all depends on circumstances etc.

 

[Soyeong]

Tollerance is being egalitarian towards people and elitist towards beliefs, not the other way around.

http://townhall.com/columnists/gregorykoukl/2006/12/14/the_intolerance_of_tolerance/page/full

 

[ViaCrucis]

Should Chrsitians and non-Christians alike show respect to your beliefs?

Non-Christians can decide for themselves if their ethical codes indicate that they should respect the beliefs of others, including Christians. That's not something I can weigh in on. For example, I'm not a Muslim, as such I have no authority to say what a Muslim should or shouldn't do in accordance with Islam--that's up to practicing Muslims, not non-Muslims such as myself. The same goes with anything/everything else.

-CryptoLutheran

 

[terryjohn]

If we can criticize the sciences for holding ideas that are contradictory, why should the religious be exempt from such? Truth welcomes investigation but what do we make of those who do not tolerate any questioning?

 

[com7fy8]

Should Chrsitians and non-Christians alike show respect to your beliefs?

If your beliefs are right, people should honor them. If your beliefs are not right, I am not going to respect wrong beliefs, but also I might not pay any attention to them. I may instead stay busy with examining myself and seeking how I myself need correction.

But with each person I will try to be prayerful to see if the person is able to communicate and to listen, or if the person is just going to argue and deny. If we can talk, fine. I will offer what I have and listen. And God is able to use whatever we say that is right, when and how He pleases

So, while I am sharing with people who I find to be contrary and incapable of being honest, still I write what is good and that God can use for others who might be reading what I offer.

I understand that wrong beliefs have a wrong spirit connected with them, so a person can feel superior to others and look down on others, and be able to get angry and arguing when one's beliefs are challenged. And ones self-righteous can be like victims, like everyone else treats them wrong and they are so right.

I think Jesus won by His example; no need to argue, but how He is proves all that is right. And I think 1 Peter 3:1-4 shows how wives can prove all that is right, to their husbands > "without a word", Peter says.

Truth welcomes investigation but what do we make of those who do not tolerate any questioning?

Each person who does that can be different; so I might get to know each one. But the Bible says,

"Test all things; hold fast what is good." (1 Thessalonians 5:21)

And we see how a man must be tested before he is trusted to "take care of the church of God" > 1 Timothy 3:1-10.

So, I understand that an example person expects to be tested

 

[Job8]

Should Chrsitians and non-Christians alike show respect to your beliefs?

Since not all beliefs are equal, and some beliefs are positively damning to the soul, Christians must proclaim the truth and expose the lies. If that is taken as "disrespect" for false beliefs, then so be it. Jesus never allowed false beliefs to be given a pass. Indeed He warned His disciples about false teachers, false prophets, and false messiahs. They are called "wolves in sheep's clothing" and are to be shunned. As to non-Christians, they have the freedom to either accept Bible Truth or reject it. Rejecting Bible Truth would be tantamount to disrespect.

 

[TheyCallMeDave]

Should Chrsitians and non-Christians alike show respect to your beliefs?

I should show respect to the PERSON but not necessarily their beliefs. I have no respect, for instance, to the Secular Humanist ideals which involve moral relativism/shacking up/hostility toward our Creator because the person wants to be their own authority / or murdering developing human beings while still in the mothers womb for birth control. I have no respect for these things at all. I have respect for the Person mainly because they too are a product of God and loved by him.

 

[talitha]

I think the only beliefs that are worthy of respect are correct beliefs. I think PEOPLE deserve respect but not "beliefs". Within Christianity, I can respect the beliefs of those who differ from me on things that are not specifically taught in Scripture, but for instance, if a Christian believes a person can be good enough to get into Heaven without a relationship with God through Jesus, I do not respect that belief. It is not only wrong but potentially eternally harmful.

As far as nonChristians are concerned, I expect them to be consistent with what they claim to believe. I expect Muslims to be intolerant of me and my beliefs - their doctrine teaches them that. My problem in this area is with the many people who claim to hold "tolerance" and "respect of others' beliefs" as a high value and yet do not respect me and /or my beliefs. That to me is dishonest. Inconsistent. Wrong.

 

[Hank77]

Christ does not instruct me to respect other belief systems but He does call me to be compassionate and to do no harm to others, even to help them when they are in need of food, clothing, and/or shelter.
People who do not share my beliefs are human beings, created in the image of God. I cannot save them, only God can do that. I cannot condemn, them only God can do that.

 

[Aino]

It's ok to critisize someone's beliefs if you don't agree - and most likely you won't agree with most people because in the end we all believe different things and assume we're right. However doing it respectfully will increase your chances of having a good discussion and perhaps even making them consider whether they are right after all! Most important of course is to try to stay on the topic and not start insulting the person if you intend to stay connected to them.