Any Atheists / Agnostics that RESPECT Religion?

As an agnostic, I still find people's opinions on religion more interesting to think about than anything else. Especially lately, I've been understanding a lot of perspectives about life and all I can do is appreciate them. I don't understand how people can think other people are stupid for believing in things. Also, if you express that you're more interested in their opinion and show them complete respect, you're likely to get more in return and then the world becomes a better place (was that so hard?).

I respect religious people because I understand people's reasoning.

I think it's important to maintain tradition. For example, imagine a God actually did come to Earth one time and mesmerized the entire world and then left. After 500 years there would be people calling people who believe in it stupid ect. We should just all accept that we all have different beliefs and most importantly RESPECT one another.

I also understand that there are many different types of people involved in religion, and it's not right to put them all into one category.Another thing is you may just have to accept that you don't understand the entirety of religion. You should learn to accept things you don't understand sometimes, rather than just insult it. And also it's important to not generate superiority thoughts in your mind, because in my experience they are destructive to your thinking process.

I respect religion as a theoretical notion.

Not so much how it has been actualised throughout the centuries.

Whats up with the influx of religion threads lately.Tetrarch9

well i honestly don't.

I believe in God but I don't really like religion. I do respect others' beliefs but I will never say I like it.

Although I have to say I "respect" religion due to some works of art it has inspired.

To some of those above, respect does not mean you have to like it.

I respect all religions yet I'm an atheist/agnostic. Infact I'll try to respect anything eg, music, opinions, movies etc, I tried.

To some of those above, respect does not mean you have to like it.

J-man45

Whats up with the influx of religion threads lately.Tetrarch9

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To some of those above, respect does not mean you have to like it.

VaguelyTagged

But for any one person who walks up to you, they have done you know personal wrong. Why should what they believe dictate how you view/treat them?

I respect all religions save for Christianity.KHAndAnime

[QUOTE="KHAndAnime"]I respect all religions save for Christianity.LJS9502_basic

Let the sin begin! :twisted:

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To some of those above, respect does not mean you have to like it.

J-man45

But for any one person who walks up to you, they have done you know personal wrong. Why should what they believe dictate how you view/treat them?

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To some of those above, respect does not mean you have to like it.

J-man45

But for any one person who walks up to you, they have done you know personal wrong. Why should what they believe dictate how you view/treat them?

If a person's religion causes them to vote in a democracy or otherwise act in such a way that makes one feel as though one's rights are being threatened, it would seem reasonable to me for one not to feel compelled to respect that person's religion.

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[QUOTE="VaguelyTagged"] as one of the above posters i have to say,i dislike religion and religious ppl simply because i blame them for all these miseries my country have been through during all these years of theocracy.GabuEx

But for any one person who walks up to you, they have done you know personal wrong. Why should what they believe dictate how you view/treat them?

If a person's religion causes them to vote in a democracy or otherwise act in such a way that makes one feel as though one's rights are being threatened, it would seem reasonable to me for one not to feel compelled to respect that person's religion.

I respect relgion, however I don't agree with many organised religions. For example I look at the Catholic Church and they literaly don't do any of the things they preach and are massivly corrupt from the top down to parish level.

I have a great respect for Buddishm and Buddists as they truely embrace it as a lifestyle and it's hugely beneficial but I won't say I agree with it's beliefs butmore withit's methods.

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But for any one person who walks up to you, they have done you know personal wrong. Why should what they believe dictate how you view/treat them?

LJS9502_basic

If a person's religion causes them to vote in a democracy or otherwise act in such a way that makes one feel as though one's rights are being threatened, it would seem reasonable to me for one not to feel compelled to respect that person's religion.

I respect individuals and the need to know the answers to unanswerable questions.

I'll say that.

Not so much, no. If someone's grown faith in an idea for themselves, I guess I can respect that, but when it comes to mass religions that can have a fairly major effect on everybody's life, I don't see why disrespecting them should be any more taboo than disrespecting a political belief.

Here is the problem I always fall into.

I respect a persons right to follow a religion. Although you hardly every find ANY religious person who respects your choice of NOT being religious.

Hehehe, religeon is to control the masses and for people who are afraid of death and so the church can take donations for ''God'' :P

I respect true believers. Monks (Christian, Buddhist, whatever) and others that completely give their life to their beliefs (Amish). Not you're everyday, fat, Wal-Mart frequenting, Southern Baptist. If you truly believe in Christ, I honestly can't see how you would not be a priest, monk or something like that. He died so that you can have eternal bliss.

its not that I dont choose to respect religion. Its that I dont feel any respect for religion. There isnt an ounce of genuine respect for religion in my entire being. You cant induce or inflict respect.

there is a clear difference between tolerance and respect. I tolerate religion. I dont go out trying to burn churches or assault mosques. I just dont show religion any special courtesy or reverence. I dont think it deserves any. From what I have seen, it deserves condemnation at worst and ridicule at best.

Here is the problem I always fall into.

I respect a persons right to follow a religion. Although you hardly every find ANY religious person who respects your choice of NOT being religious.

xXDante666Xx

It's not deserving of any respect.

I can't say that I respect or disrespect religion as a whole. Some people use it for good, and other people use it for evil. I respect the former.

I can respect people and their free will when it comes to choosing what to believe in, so long as they would reciprocate the notion.

No it deserves no respect. When I lag in game I call it Jesus syndrome.

I respect it as long as you respect atheism/atheist.

Nope, and here's why: atheists and agnostics are jealous of our bananas. They want our bananas because they know it's why we're happy, but they can't have any bananas until they believe in God. So no bananas for atheists. This makes atheists mad and sad and jealous and then they get all mean because they want bananas.Theokhoth

I could be described as an agnostic and I view religion as neutral, neither deserving of respect or disrespect. It just is.

I respect religion on the local and personal level; I feel local churches, temples, etc do a lot of good things for the community. They also have good pancake breakfasts. On the personal level, most people I know are decent enough to realize we dont want to hear about their beliefs, so they keep religion to themselves. Mostly.

I only hate religion o nthe large scale, or when it is spoken about by talking heads and the vocal minority on cable news shows.

Whats up with the influx of religion threads lately.Tetrarch9

It's like this all the time. :P