Why is there hatred among different religions ?

Even the most peaceful creature has some hate inside.It's a natural aggression which helps the creature to survive.Religion teaches to be good and don't do any harm.But this teaching is unnatural because we always do harm to survive.There's always a winner who smiles,and the loser who cries.Mind-controlling existed hundreds of years ago and it depends on you whether you are the controlled one, or the controlling.

Rajib, I did not have the time to go through what other posters have to say about this. I am posting what occurred to me. At leisure I would like to go through this discussion, and savor what others have to say. So, here goes. First, honestly speaking most people are into a religion, because they are born into a home practicing that religion. Recently from a late entry into my own discussion I learnt that being born into a Christian family doesn't yet qualify for the person to be counted a "Christian". IOW he has to be "born again" into the faith! So, here is one idea that is just opposite. For the Hindu the only natural way to be a Hindu is to be born into a Hindu family. Whereas for a Christian, he has to be "converted" into one, even if born!. In Islam there is no greater blasphemy than worshipping of Idols, whereas in Hinduism idolatry is offered as a "choice for the millions", with the assumption that most people cannot take to abstractions! And common populace, why even intellectuals have taken to it by droves, so much so, that the original elevating idea is almost lost into the background.So, you have another set of opposites jusxtaposed! In Islam sajda is not to be done to anyone other than Allah- no not even to parents! In Hinduism, one need to prostrate before God-given elders(mother, father, guru,and only then God). In Hinduism, the more ancient a satement it counts as Scripture- like for instance The Vedas have authority above all because they were the first ones: The later the lesser value. In contrast, Islam takes that Muhammad (PBUH) is the last Great Prophet, and being the latest contains the most current learning. If you dig into this you could find more and more such examples of jusxtaposition of opposites. Now, it shouldn't be surprising to a Marxist like you, who wouldn't mind suspending the concept of religion: an opiate for the masses- to take a look at the problems of religions- how this opposites could be source of conflict. Only with quite a bit of emotion thrown in, conflicts escalate into conflagrations.

Religion is used by Satan to deceive people of the right way to salvation and prosperity in human life. It is not religion that saves us from our difficulties here on earth; neither is it the way for us to have everlasting life. Our difference will be that I do not believe in religion but I do believe in God. And being religious simply means practicing a tradition that has been invented by people in history. Knowing that I believe in God, the only way for me to achieve eternal salvation and prosperity in Human Life is to study about His word. I have faith in what Jesus Christ did on the cross because my human goodness will not save me. I need something greater than what I as a human can do. Through faith in Christ, I have restored my relationship with God the father and I can directly communicate with Him even without a religion, without a priest, without a common practice.

Hi krajibg, I agree that there is often hatred between religions and it's main cause is religious leaders who are sending the flock the wrong message. I have found that ordinary people are starting to get along better, because many have stopped listening to these leaders. The two religions that appear to have the most hatred for each other are Islam and Christianity, but I also have to say that many of these faiths are friends. Each of these religions claim that they and they alone are right. Religion is also big business and neither side wants to lose people to the other. Many will also use almost any means at their disposal to convert people from other religions. The truth is of course, religion should be about love and not hate, neither should it be the big business that it has become today. I am happy to say that I am not religious, though I thought I was at one time. I am however spiritual and believe there is more than we see here. There is also too much of a power struggle in religions and often like politics, it leaves a bad smell. Blessings.

Hi, In order to answer such a question, we need to know what religion actually is, rather than that percieved and stereotyped by prejudice. A religion is a set of beliefs which conforms a way of life which has a spirutual connection. It differs from tradition and culture since it contains spritual codes of conduct and not simply born out of evolution. A religion usually conforms to a spritual God and the worship of such a supreme being (although not a pre-requisite). However, a religion is a vehicle for man to codify his way of life and attain a ladder to his spiritual side to attain a central goal - that goal is usually God. In this context, we have the major religions eg Christianity, Judaism and Islam as well as Hinduism and Buddism. These religions have three things broadly in common. The belief in God, some kind of scripture, and a distinct way of life according to their beliefs. Now, when we look at these practices in general, and with purity of the scriptures, you find no fault in the religion at all except a general succession of religions of the ages. But you do find fault with Man. It is the human who is feable and weak who requires the religion to guide human nature which is determined to fight each other. And when we read the scriptures of most religions, we really do not find promotion of wars and WMD, rather the opposite - they promote peace and love thy neighbor principles. However, when scholars with their saint caps on, interpret religions in an ideoligical and political manner, there is obviously a message of aggression conveyed. For example, 'Islamic' and 'Terrorism' are often cited in the same breadth by Western media as if they are somehow linked, or because the perpertrators happen to be Muslim. Except when one sees terrorism and all its evil connotations, how can it possibly be Islamic. For Islam's very meaning is peace, and submission. How then is it possible to have Islamic terrorism? This is why, without delving into the religion itself, and researching from the ultimate source, the Holy Book, and early traditions, how can one assume this is the way of life for that religion world over. I have often come across people come across the treatment of women and have used this as fault of the religion. This is also a man-made fault, for their is nothing in scripture which reduces women beyond the equality of men, other than the physical and responsibility aspects. Beyond this women have equal rights, yet religous interpretors like to attack another for this man made fallacy. In essence, all religions in thier pure sense practice one thing, or at least they should - Love for All and Hatred for None. What a beautiful line? And I say to you all, if every soul on this planet took this on board and did his utmost to attain peace whereever he/she maybe, the world would be rid of not only religous wars but political ones as well. And remember, most wars, although they have religous connotations, are largely political. The question of God, however, and the connection to religion is far more deeper and requires a much longer answer. However, it is suffice to say that most religions have their roots in some kind of God. This is God that unifies all of mankind, if one believes, and religion in order to be strong and peaceful requires its roots and all of its branches to be embedded with the presence of God. If God is devoid or made redundant in religion, then the religion demotes itself to a code of conduct which becomes man made and devoid of any meaningful teachings. And this is why many non-believers of God, with respect, often resort to religion being unnecessary and man-made. In essence, a belief in God has to, at least, be fundamental in understanding the religion, otherwise one is picking and choosing and indeed become a 'comprimise' of all. Thanks

This has been going on since the beginning of time. And to assume that one religion hates all the other religions that don't believe like they do, is really a narrow minded thinking. I am a Christian who certainly does not hate anyone in other religions, and especially not the Jews. Jews are a nationality just like the French, Italian, etc. Not all Jews follow the Judaism Belief. However, even those that do, are our brothers and sisters, we have the same God. And We share in the same Jewish Heritage going back over 2000 years ago. People who display hatred for other religions are narrow minded fundamentalists who can't think beyond the box. They are hypocrites to what they are taught, to love and be tolerant of one another. While we may not believe the same way as other religions, there should be no room for hate.

people now adays are moving far from their customs and even religions.People are less religious as compared to the old people. every person thinks himself the more superior and wants to be the most perfect in everything.So why not fights in religion to be superior even in this field.

I am not religious and I don't really believe in religion - which is a man made bunch of dogma and related crap designed to get people to believe, trust, and follow other men and to adhere to rules, guidelines, etc etc and conform to a group and standards relating to that religion. This is true regardless of what religion people claim. Now if you're SPIRITUAL, which is something I DO believe in, then your belief in a higher power, regardless of who that is for you, is something that enhances and enriches YOUR life, gives you peace, gives you fulfillment, etc. Being spiritual and having that be part of your lifestyle does not extend out to preaching to others though, or even worse, stating with any degree of surety or pride that YOURS IS THE ONLY WAY or that your beliefs are somehow right and everybody else is wrong. That is probably the gist of it for me and what irritates me most about most religious people. According to any religious person, ONLY THEIRS is the right one, ONLY THEIRS is the true, the absolute truth, the extreme truth. People who don't believe as they do or agree with them are sinners, they are evil, they are wrong, they need to be converted. Talk about vain and arrogant. If it's for you, COOL. Doesn't mean it's for ANYBODY ELSE ON THIS PLANET. Move on already. So your question about why is there hatred among different religions? If each religion would just be an entity unto itself and not go about trying to judge other people, preach to other people, convert other people, or ANYTHING of that nature, and of course if each religion would not in fact believe it is the only right way and instead each one would just REALIZE that each different thing may be a different path to enlightenment for different people and that's just the way it is, and they are no more right than yours is, or any more wrong than yours is, they are just DIFFERENT. Anyway, if this could be accomplished because God knows humans are SMART enough but obviously just too judgemental, vain, and shallow, then maybe there would not be any more hatred and instead there would be acceptance. Acceptance is based on people getting along though even if they don't necessarily agree, and not pressing their views, beliefs, and opinions on others who don't share those views, beliefs, and opinions.

Quote' And being an atheist myself say that without being religious I am religious but do not believe that there is a God' unquote. Well, you seem to have a religion of your very own haven't you, krajibg? This is interesting and thought provoking. A person with his very own form of religion......mmmm... Actually, when we look deep into any practice of religion, one is actually interpreting and practising religion as one sees it. Thus the differences within the same religious practices. As a Hindu, I do not dislike all Muslims and favour all Hindus. Hence there are Hindus I prefer to know and Muslims I prefer to keep away from as well. In short we are all individuals when it comes to practice of faiths. You have a profound fear of religion and its practices. I can't blame you for feeling that way, seeing the rot that has crept into religions which have become political tools used by unscrupulous groups professing their devotion to God and religion. You seem to believe that there is no God. The presence of God as the omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient being is left to those who may have had personal experiences of the kind. Here again I cannot blame you for not accepting the existence of a God. Looking at Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths, if I am not wrong, were born in the Middle East and having the same roots. To me, they are sister religions. But why the hatred? It's nothing but man's ego that keeps these religions from accepting each other, period. So my dear brother, religion is actually not to be blamed in itself. It is the people of the different faiths that are weak, corrupt, vicious, antagonistic etc.......

everyone is so obsessed about being correct that they lose sight that we would all be more happy with acceptance than being the right one

yeah i know what you mean about religion it messed me up on getting a date for my prom. this guy i met was really nice, we talked for about a week or to on the phone non stop. we wemt to the mall. then was the question for me to him about the prom. i asked him if he would go with me and he thought it would be cool. his mom was home. he had to talk with her about it he said. well when i called back she got on the phone and said that he couldnt cause of are religions not being the same. she said that even though it was christianity or beliefs wer different and he could not go with me. to me at the time sounded crazy. i thought of my religion as good. others i guess seemed as it was false and not right. i never ever had a problem with religion until that day. infact i could not even talk with this kid again was really crazy. i did infact enjoy my prom. i didnt have a date but who needed on i had fun dancing with all my friends. lol. was a great time. religion is a hard conversation with others cause people believe there religion is the only one. i believe in choice. even though my religion is very strict my beliefs do not superside others. i will listen to others talk about there religions and have an open mind. maybe they know something i dont. i dont not criticise others cause of there religion. i believe we are all equal and should have our own beliefs but to get crazy over it is not worth it. i just dont understand all the hostility. thats all i can say on this matter. thanks for the discussion.

There is hatred because all the mainstream religions are COMPETING against one another for the minds of people. COMPETITION is the foundation for conflict and hatred. Mainstream religions are false and they will ALWAYS fail to bring humanity together because of their competitive element, which basically translates into "them against us".

Hi krajibg, I agree there is too much of competition out here between religions as if they were some football teams, or cricket teams. It is fuelled by the priests for their personal gains. If such hatred is not cultivated soon people would realize that a section of the society just spends time mumbling some mumbo jumbo and does not contribute anything positive to the society. Any such recitals should be in time other than the time for earning. How difficult is it to use the ability of speech when compared to ability of writing, typing, thinking, or doing any physical labor? Its time people realized that they are being taken for ride! The problem is most people are too busy to rationally think about any issues. Even if they do realize somethings, they accept it out of fears that have been instilled in them since childhood. Nobody is willing to get into controversies, because even if one person from one religion accepts the truth, it is not guaranteed that the members from other religion would follow suit. It is a sad state of affairs. People like u and me we are caught in this cross fire. I was mentioning it to another person, u expect me not to trust a member of another religion, suppose I am dying of hunger, and a person from another religion offers me something to eat that my religion forbids me to take, not because my situation is such but because there is no choice, should I choose to die, or should I choose to live? I think I would compromise.

I beleived in God above all things.My faith on God is much stronger than my faith with the people around me.Many people kill other individuals because they taught it can save make them as a good servant to God i respected them if that's what they beleived.I dont hate other or different religions i just dont have faith with the individuals following a religion.I also accept that we are different in so many ways.But for me Religion is what divides people faith unites them.

I think it's because of the sin of Pride. People believe that their religion is the only way and that pumps up their self image as being superior over non-believers. They might also be unable to accept other religions because they have a tiny fear that maybe they really aren't as right and noble as they think they are. People need to realize that as long as they treat others as brothers and sisters and try to leave the world better than they found it, whoever God is will not find them lacking. It's when they try to bully people and force them into their beliefs that I think God is disappointed with them.

It's probably a couple of things. First, believing that your religion is the one true religion and that everybody else is a sinner. Second, hating people because of past wrongs, real or perceived. Third, lack of understanding. Fourth, in some cases being taught to hate. I'm sure it's a lot more complicated than that, even.

I suppose every religion believes their way is the right and only way but if you look closely at the different faiths you will see very similar threads run through all of them; it is just names and rituals differ but the values are generally very similar. It is a pity that some have so much hate in their hearts which they justify by claiming it is in the name of their God but that is not how any God works.

Iknow what your saying. It is a shame that so many religions are pitted against each other the way they are. It is hard for me to understand because the basic concepts of most religions are actually very similar.

[i]Hello there, i personally wanted to raise a question on this issue but in a different way. To talk i seriously hate racsim, religion, caste, barriers in people and their standards.This all really sucks. I think no religion is good or bad or worst, its a man who is worst within himself, we dont need any security from human being but we need an understanding between each other.We all behave like kids, and trust me the killer kids.[/i]

Religion is a unique force in society. It promotes both good and evil. Historically, it has helped to abolish slavery. It has promoted racial integration, equal rights for women, and equal rights for gays and lesbians. It has motivated individuals to create massive support services for the poor, the sick, the hurting, and the broken. Conversely, it has been used to justify human slavery; racial segregation; oppression of women; discrimination against homosexuals; other conflicts, oppression, and discrimination; and mass murder terrorism, and genocide. As much as religion provided goodness to all men, it also provided the opposite.