Do we really respect each other's beliefs?

[Pendragon]

I would say respect the right to have a particular belief and don't use disparaging words or call names. It is certain that one cannot respect all beliefs, you are going to find some hard to swallow. But give them their right to believe, or not believe, and try to just present your case without being rude. The Bible says

1Cor.14
[38] But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.

That seems to be a good point. If others will not see the way you see, you got to let them see whatever they do see...

God Bless

Pen

[jaywalker]

Should I respect their right to indoctrinate the children of my country?

[Virgil]

I would say respect the right to have a particular belief and don't use disparaging words or call names. It is certain that one cannot respect all beliefs, you are going to find some hard to swallow. But give them their right to believe, or not believe, and try to just present your case without being rude. The Bible says

1Cor.14
[38] But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.

That seems to be a good point. If others will not see the way you see, you got to let them see whatever they do see...

God Bless

Pen

Very well said Pen.

Should I respect their right to indoctrinate the children of my country?

What are you talking about? You don't list your location, so how can anyone know what you are referring to.

[sofia82]

In my opinion, Most of we never bother ourselves to repsect other's beliefs and ideas as we think the only truth is ours. This is especially evident in religious ones. As Pen said "If others will not see the way you see, you got to let them see whatever they do see..."

[jaywalker]

Virgil, Why so hostile ? I'm located {as you call it} in Belgium, my country is England.

[Trystan]

I respect people, not their beliefs. It's like Schopenhauer said of religious beliefs "I should respect a pack oflies?". Beliefs are to be criticized and evaluated appropriately in the realm of philosophical argument, while left alone in everyday life. It's far more important to respect people, as our beliefs may differ quite a bit . . .

[Virgil]

Virgil, Why so hostile ? I'm located {as you call it} in Belgium, my country is England.

Who's being hostile? I asked a question based on your ambiguity. You must be reading hostility into my words.

First of all I get a kick at all the people who come right out and say they will not respect other's beliefs. It's like you admit up front you are a snob and self rightous and bigoted. Nice.