RELIGIOUS DISCUSSION SUCK.....
By independent1
@independent1 (309)
India
December 6, 2006 12:11am CST
they really suck??? what do you say...
people with half knowledge try to solve others queries and end up messing everything. I feel, you should not go for a religious discussion. Reading few pages of Quran, Bible or Geetha does not make anyone wise enough to answer someones questions.
we are slaves to the understadings and beliefs of someone whom we feel are most read or educated in our religious books or matters.
we depend on them and these bast@rds misguide us and make profit.
what do you feel? how should we have reiligous discussions.
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25 responses
@leedug (920)
• United States
6 Dec 06
Ah, I could not agree more! First of all, people will never all agree when comes to something as controversial as religion. Second, I believe that people should believe what they believe, keep an open mind, and not try to debate or to persuade others that what they say is the absolute truth. No one knows the absolute truth while here on Earth. Third, politics and religion go hand in hand: Both shouldn't be debated.
@independent1 (309)
• India
6 Dec 06
you think in exact terms as I do and I respect that.
As you said, politics and religion go hand in hand, yes, the current knowledge about religion is corrupt just because of the politics.
the stronger hands have changed the meaning of the holy truths, so much that people have become animals, they just want to kill others and prove their superiority.. isn't this what happens in politics??
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
6 Dec 06
very nicely put Leedug and I agree on all counts really...yes we'll never all agree when it comes to religion but I can honestly say that I personally wouldnt want everyone to....I mean I am an individual and my beliefs shouldnt match anyone else nor should the next person match the person next to them and so on.....I just wish more ppl in the world could realize tht and follow through ya know...we arent carbon copy ppl and religion/spirituality is a very personal thing I dont care what road you walk so why should any two paths be the same ya know...
@driscollini (174)
• United States
6 Dec 06
Isn't this a religious discussion? So aren't you doing exactly what you hate other people doing? I think that if you disagree with conversations or don't like a particular topic that you shouldn't answer them and move on to the next one.
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@independent1 (309)
• India
7 Dec 06
I understand what you wish to say, I ain't stopping anyone to discuss religion, but what I am talking about is the outcome. What are ver getting at the end. Hatred?? is this the reason you start a discussion.
@jbb316 (1779)
• United States
6 Dec 06
Well actually I feel that if people want to start religous discussions then they are welcoming all people who want to respond to it not just those who are experts in the area. And if the person misquotes or tells them something that is incorrect they will correct them or others can. But we are free to start discussions on what ever topic we like. If people want to start religious discussions they can. there are no rules about not starting them and it is up to everyone to decide whether they chose to respond to it or not.
@independent1 (309)
• India
6 Dec 06
I totally agree with you. I am not saying people should not discuss religionl, its most welcome. but the issue is they are not discussing it right. There are 1000 questions which they are not able to answer and this makes a huge mess. People start abusing. The bigger issue is that people do not accept that they are speaking wrong, If someone points out that what they said is wrong they try to cover up with some more lies or with those people who have similar ideas.
thanks for your comments
@shogun49 (437)
• United States
7 Dec 06
I aqree with your comments. "A japanese saying goes that trying to straighten the horns of a cow could kill the cow. Instead of nitpicking over others' weaknesses, it is far more valuable to encourage them hope and enable them to find thier happiness.
@meme0907 (3481)
• United States
7 Dec 06
I don't think a person should listen to any man I am a Christian but do not follow "organized religon"-Religous discusssions are helpful to give someone a place to start looking, the key is to investigate on your own to find out what the real truth is & not some jack-leg preachers attempt to frighten or Cry your funds off you.
@independent1 (309)
• India
7 Dec 06
another great issue you have bought to light... these people cry for funds..
@chineryl (129)
• Saudi Arabia
8 Dec 06
I think religious discussions would be the best way to create peace in the world if everyone took the time to throughly research and inform others about
every single detail the different religions before actually going into any discussions about it. Honest, constructive critism given respectfully will probably
go along way to making different people more comfortable with interacting with each other. If you can argue about one of the most
important aspect of each others lives, it's likely you'll be able to live together peacefully regardless of whether you agree with each other or not . The
real problem is when you choose to segregate, discriminate against and insult each other when you don't know enough to make a fair judgement.
All groups will feel vindictive, insecure, tense and sooner or later you all break it out. I'd rather have an intelligent argument with someone who knows
I have sincerly good intentions in having such a touchy debate. At least if we hate still hate each other, it won't be simply because of something as
stupid as just being different. At the end everyone's free to believe in whatever they want to, regardless of who else agrees with it...
@independent1 (309)
• India
12 Dec 06
i appreciate your comment... but what if the peaceful discussion ends with a bloody fight..
can we not just be humans for sometime???
@chineryl (129)
• Saudi Arabia
27 Dec 06
If it's fated to end up in a bloody fight, it's going to no matter what approach you take. It's better to have it sooner and be over with it, after all, sooner or later some authority with chuck those fighting into jail where they'll have time to cool off and figure out a way to get along once there out.
@elijahpaul (65)
• Philippines
7 Dec 06
interesting point. i believe that it all depends on the individual if he wants to be involved in a religious discussion. for those who want to watch or hear a religious discussion, one must first assess the background of those trying to answer the queries. of course reading parts of your own bible doesn't really make you wise. in my honest opinion, reading it by parts can have an impact in your life. my suggestion is that you should have a little bit of a background about what religious discussion are they in so that a person knows what to believe in.
@independent1 (309)
• India
7 Dec 06
i totally agree with you but how to stop those half knowledge fanatics..
@pormadi (1300)
• Indonesia
7 Dec 06
We should respect every single person opinion about religions and beliefs. We may know not a part of about a religion, so that is why we need a debate or discussion.
The main problem is how we could live together with many difference religion or beliefs. I mean that tolerance is the most important in togetherness.
@innechen (1318)
• Indonesia
7 Dec 06
i'm agree with u but not 100%.
however people might curious in something inside the religions, and even maybe they still dont understand.sometimes sharing opinion is good for open minded people.but its not good if people try to lower other religion besides them because even there are so many religions in this world but there is only 1 God for all of them
@RealIolo (1854)
• United States
7 Dec 06
Fine then you should not become involved in them. Pass them by. It is not however your place to say what others become involved in and discuss. Mind your own business. There is NO WAY YOU CAN TELL ME OR ANYONE ELSE, WHAT TO OR NOT TO DO. It simply is not your place.
@wyykidd (1460)
• Singapore
7 Dec 06
I would avoid discussing topics relating to religions, as they can be very sensitive issues.
I respect everyone's choice & religion. However, because they are such sensitive issues, if not treated carefully, some comments can lead to detrimental consequences.
@sand_man (246)
•
6 Dec 06
Talking about religion is always a touchy subject.. the same with politics. You're always going to get extremists who can't be reasoned with and pople that have formed misguided opinions. However, I believe that most community members are intelligent, literate and open minded. So if someone gets the facts wrong, a discussion be can started, views can be expressed, and ideas exchanged. That is very healthy.. and I hope that places like Mylot where we don't know a persons faith, colour or status can open unprejudiced coversation and a tolerance for everyone.
@independent1 (309)
• India
7 Dec 06
Yes, the discussions can be healthy. If you look at the discussion that people are doing you observe that people AT THE START OF THE DISCSSUION ARE VERY NORMAL BUT AS THE DISCUSSION STARTS HEATING UP MORE AND MORE PEOPLE RESPONDING TO THAT DISCUSSION, LATER PEOPLE START ABUSING EACH OTHER AND THE ONE WHO STARTS THE DISCUSSION IS OUT OF THE SCENE
@pcbulawanv (680)
• Austria
6 Dec 06
I think everyone has to respect each other's beliefs. I also do not like some religions trying to prove to the other group that they are right. Some will read scriptures or just anything to prove their claim. I think this is really ridiculous cause we are entitled to our own beliefs and not no one has the right to say that my religion is wrong. Muslims, Christians, protestants, athiests,.. we are all equal and the same in the eyes of God.
@independent1 (309)
• India
7 Dec 06
As you rightly said, we need to respect. I do agree with you in this matter. But the matter becomes worse when you respect the belief on the facr and when they turn their backs you backstab them. This is waht is hurting the world today.
Do not we just have some time for ourselves and delve deep into what we exactly want, rather than thinking of what other should be given.
@jessie_marcelo (146)
• Philippines
7 Dec 06
I think not all religous discussions sucks.
Some are impertinent, some are are just intended to make money, and some are just there to make the world a hell for all of us. But, I want to tell this, some religious discussions are really a heck of sign of God's goodness to us. There are still some people who become instruments for our salvation. Argument is as healthy as religious discussion. Provided that a religious discussion deals on righteous and truthful teaching from the holy scripture just like an argument which deals with logical propositions. I might suggest that you try listening to the words of God which are being preached by Bro. Eli Soriano. He is a Filipino. I heard, he didn't even finish high school. He knows the words of God, I tell you. And he knew them not by head, but by heart. It is something that is God's goodness. He let some people to understand His words so that they can share them to us, especially to those who are skeptical about their faith and salvation. I hope I am making sense here. I also commit sins, and I am not even a member of the religion of Bro. Eli Soriano, but I have a plan to join his group soon.
@chikkadee (372)
• Australia
7 Dec 06
Well isn't this dicussion a discussion on relgion?
I think even those who dont have much experience in a relgion are welcome to make comments, thats whats discussions are for, to improve ones knowledge and dispel others myths. Without discussion of issues how do you expect people to learn?
Also, relgion is an important part in a lot of peoples lives (not my own, but I respect others beliefs) so I dont see why you can say that discussing them should suck? Perhaps if you dont like them you should just avoid such discussions.
@caj1202 (162)
• United States
7 Dec 06
i won't go for religion too, i go for relationship with God which really gives life it's purpose...a life that is worth remembering not with what filthy words that we utter to others but with what goodness we had done for them. What would you like others to remember of you?
@hassei_takano (1411)
• Indonesia
7 Dec 06
My religion has 1 rules, "Lakum dinukum waliyadin", "for you is your religion and for me is my religion."
So I think only for sharing knowledge is fine. But I hate if someone underestimate another people religion. I know every ppl feel that their religion is the best. BUt I think just keep it on their mind and respect other religion.
@astroindia111 (23)
• India
7 Dec 06
Yes i m 100% agree with you tht we shld not go for any religious discussion, as we dont have total knowledge abt religion.