Do you respect other people's spirituality?

i agree and I respect all religious and spiritual paths....HOWEVER thats not to say that I respect all ppl that follow any given path...certain ppl just dont deserve my respect becaue they are so rude and inconsiderate and they lack understanding and compassion etc...I respect everyone UNTIl you disrespect me, then you're done LOL...I have zero tolerance for ppl that try and try and try to convert me or continue to tell me I'm wrong for what I believe etc....ppl like that IMO are a total disgrace to whatever religion they are a part of and its a true shame really..I have such pity for ppl like that...

Even if I do not agree with other religions, I still respect the people that practice that religion. And in turn, even if that person does not respect my religion, I still respect and tolerate that person. I say this because some religions teach others that they are the only correct religions. They are taught that they are to convert others to their religion. I have had many that have tried to get me to change my mind on my religion telling me that I am wrong because their religious book says so. But have respect for their religion in knowing they were taught this and I do not speak out against them.

Yes, i do. I try to respect the other peoples spirituality in order to be respected the mine so i think that the respect is the best way in order going on with your spirituality, have a nice day on mylot and happy earnings also.

I'm like that, I respect those who respect me. I'm all for a nice spiritual debate..or sharing eachother's beliefs. It's always fascinating seeing everyone's different beliefs..but if someone starts a fight with me over religion I'll finish it, no question about it heh. I don't think anyone has the right to infringe their own beliefs onto someone else, either.

Yes it is interesting that while the are many religions who teach us to be understanding or claim that is one of the precepts, they in fact show little or no tolerance for others spiritual values, beliefs, ideals. I was fortunate when I was young that the first day of catachism class the teacher told us to find someone from a different religion, and learn about them, the second day of class she asked why we had to do the assignment. Her answer as to why was simple, different does not mean wrong, different does not mean right, different means different. This was a very unusual idea coming from a catholic nun, as most catholics preached they were the only right way to be. I have been lucky to know people of a variety of faiths, and even atheists and agnostic, some good, some not so good, basically it lead me to one thing, people are people, good, bad or indifferent, and you will find all kinds in all faiths. I enjoy discussing other religions with those who wish to share their ideals, in a way that lets me understand who they are better, and tend to disregard much of what is said to me by those who try to ram their religious beliefs down my throat. When people can discuss freely their ideas to bring understanding of each others spiritual values it is a nice blending. As a spiritual eclectic, meaning I have pieces of different idealologies blending to make up my own spiritual values, I find that it can help to understand even the not so tolerant if you learn of what religious ideals, doctrine, tradition and dogma may be part of their faith. Even those who do not seem to be strongly affiliated with any religious group find that they have some kind of faith with out realizing it, even if their faith is that they are atheist and do not believe in god. How we deal with those issues that involve our spiritual selves can help understand how we view other life issues. What is lost is that we can listen to the opinions, values, and ideals and religious / spiritual values of others and understand who they are with out having to agree with them. If people could agree to disagree, it could go a long way to acceptance, tolerance, and then understanding.

Oh yes. I think all religions are beautiful no matter what. To have something that can bring together huge groups of people for a greater cause is awesome in my book. I personally do not belong to any one religion, and plan to study them as my minor the next 2 years in college. I think it is the most hypocritical thing in the world to dog someone because they don't belong to the "right" religion. Everyone just needs to open their minds and realize that the higher power is supposed to be perfect, so why would He/She display such a high dose of human emotions like sending someone to Hell forever just because they aren't a member of a certain religion?

I do respect the spiritual choices of the people! I think everybody should be able to believe in whatever they believe in. As long as they are not telling me what I should believe in I will repect their spirituality

Of course I do. We are each free to live our spiritual lives the way we see fit! We have a chance to learn from each other and our perceptions are also a factor that can make things interesting. We never know who we meet that may have a piece of life's puzzle that we are living. The only time it would be a problem is if they were violent.

Yes, until they respect mine. It must be reciprocal.

I very much respect other people's choices in spirituality. I feel the way you do in that we are all free to make those choices and practice our spirituality in peace. There may be times that I don't agree with someone's belief or practices but I understand that it's the path that's right for them so in that way I respect them and even try to learn a little more about their beliefs. It bothers me that there is often so much conflict surrounding religion and spirituality, it seems like such a terrible waste of time for the people who fight and bicker over this issue. And when anyone tries to push their beliefs on another or judges another for their beliefs, then they are missing out on the true beauty of spirituality.

I think exactly as you. I consider myself a Pagan person and if I happen to meet somebody who doesn't respect me, my spirituality, my way of being, I feel towards him/her total indifference.

I am agnostic (at least I call myself agnostic, and I know both some atheists and some theists claim there is no such thing like agnosticism but only atheism or theism, maybe they are right). But I do try my best to respect other's belief systems. I have to... my wife is Catholic, so I don't have much choice :). I see that her faith means a lot to her so I respect that. I never discuss my lack of faith and indifference toward anything related to religion. I never feel any kind of need to impose my way of life to anyone. And I don't mind if someone has a need to try to convert me to his/her religion. I find it entertaining.

I agree. I honestly don't care what other people believe and I can't stand when people tell ME that I shoudlnt' believe what I believe in, or when they pick apart my beliefs and try to PROVE to me that I'm wrong and theyre right. I have no patience for people like that.

I think that freedom and respect are close friend...I mean you are free to believe what you like but you cannot force me to believe what you believe or to share your point of view on life or religious matters...I like listening to people of different cultures and religions...I think it widens our mind...but I think we must be free of practising our own religion without any constrictions neither from central power nor from single person..differences are a good thing...force and prevarication must be avoided...and I hope we could all have the right to express our ideas no matter how different from others point of view..of course we have to respect the laws of the country we live...this is the first point and doesn't admit excuses!!!!

I sooooo agree with you, i just wish there wasnt a clause in all book religions to make them try to invade my spiritual place. I think we are all entitled to our own beliefs, even if we disagree

i agree...the lack of acceptance of other peoples religious practices is fear based...religions teach that thier way is the "only way"...that there are "us" and then there are "the lost"...such an arrogant theology...as far from spiritual as i can see...intolerance for anothers beliefs and choices is a dangerous thing...every person is on thier own personal journey...every person has a soul that instinctively knows how to connect spiritually...it is not our place to say that anothers position on thier personal journey isn't exactly where they need to be at that time...and it is certainly none of my business...i am humbled and honored when someone asks about my beliefs..or notices the serenity and peace in my life today...only if they ask do i discuss my personal beliefs...otherwise i just strive to live what i believe and let my actions speak for themselves...i don't need to change anyone else...nor do i think it is my calling to do so...

I try to respect everyone's view point, beliefs, and spiritual practices. I usually succeed at this, though I have come up wanting in certain cases. Fundamentalism is something I just can't bring myself to respect. Then again, fundamentalism isn't part of ANY religion, it is part of how certain human beings perceive or interpret their religion. I can find at least one thing (most of the time more than that) to respect and admire in any religion. I'm glad of that, and I hold on to that when I'm discussing the topic with someone I may or may not agree with.