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Yes. Force, of any nature is bad by its nature.
Debate? That's different. Having a view, is not forcing it. |
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This is very true. I have a pastor for a father and he isn't bad but my mother goes way over the top
with her religious talk. I am constantly being held up for evaluation, as are my decisions. Anything
I do, decide or say is based upon what she believes the Bible states and she makes sure that I know
it. It is rather irritating and I would rather make my own choices regarding what is right or wrong
without someone criticizing. I go to church and read the Bible, it really isn't necessary for
someone to point out failures or poor decisions. |
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It has come to my attention on this site that religious types feel it is there obligation, even
duty, to stick their beak into what other people should do with their lives. Where I am happy to
offer my opinion and stand up for what I believe I draw the line at instructing others how to live.
I have been told this on the subject of abortion, euthanasia, drinking, smoking, pre-marital sex,
homosexuality, etc etc. All subjects that we as adults can make our own mind up about. |
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"Self explanatory"
Self evident. |
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Obviously. Unfortunately, that's not the way the history of religion has worked out. |
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Unless they have power they shouldn't bother, however if they do get into power then they have the
right to force their beliefs on other people as they have the power |
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LIES i am right and anybody who thinks differently is WRONG! If you do not believe in my god i will
kill you and he will smite you and you are not allowed to believe in him if you white, black, or any
other ethnic group other then me because I'm more important then you all to the only true god. |
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It depends how you define "force on". If you mean that they shouldn't discuss their beliefs at all,
I don't think that's right. It's important that ideas and belief systems be discussed so that errors
in them can be exposed.
It's also possible that someone's belief system is actually "right" - that they have stumbled on
absolute truth or some portion of it. If so, it would be unfair not to share it with others.
Of course, if the other party is not interested in hearing such ideas, they shouldn't be compelled
to listen to them. But it sounds like what you're proposing is a general extension of the rule
"don't talk about religion or politics" at sensitive social occasions to every sphere of life. The
consequence of that is that views fester and ferment in private, without the light of public
discussion. |
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18 Jun 2008 19:32
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