Is It Hard To Accept That Others Don't Believe What You Do?

[dgirl1986]

I think it really depends on the situation tbh. People are less likely to accept or be tolerant of the action, opinions and/or viewpoints of people that they dont know. They are more likely to be tolerant of the actions, opinions and/or viewpoints of people that they do know and I think the reason for that being is they get a clearer understanding as to the why or how.

 

[ChristineES]

Civil, you ask?

I was just thinking that anyone who would assert that the Pope of the Catholic Church is some sort of fringe weirdo on the outskirts of Catholicism is probably not really serious about discussing matters in a civil way.

-Nato

That's very strange. I don't recall saying anything at all about the Pope- I am not a Catholic and don't see any reason to. As far as I can tell, the Pope only makes decisions for Catholic matters- but, as I asserted I am not a Catholic. But as long as you keep putting words in my mouth, I don't wish to discuss it with you. There is more I would say, but I am trying very hard to keep peace.

 

[crossfire]

I would be totally creeped out if someone else had all of the exact same beliefs that I do. I mean, how could you not be creeped out? :run:
{I'd be looking around for signs reading "Payton Place" or something, or looking at my shoes to see if I was dreaming.}

 

[ChristineES]

I would be totally creeped out if someone else had all of the exact same beliefs that I do. I mean, how could you not be creeped out? :run:
{I'd be looking around for signs reading "Payton Place" or something, or looking at my shoes to see if I was dreaming.}

Yeah, you have a great point there. We'd all be zombie like.

 

[savagewind]

Is It Hard To Accept That Others Don't Believe What You Do?

No.

I would be totally creeped out if someone else had all of the exact same beliefs that I do. I mean, how could you not be creeped out

Someone else? You mean like one person?

 

[Falvlun]

This was suggested by another thread I was participating in. People are preaching tolerance, but it seems that a lot of people only want tolerance for themselves and not for others. It is not confined to religious, non-religious, anti-religious, but within all these groups.
Are we guilty of that? Do we only empathize and sympathize with like-minded people? Or do we have the capacity to accept that not everyone is going to believe, experience, etc. the same way each of us do?

Discuss anything else also that comes to mind- the thread is not limited to what I wrote. :beach:

I think we cherry-pick, as we should. Some beliefs should be tolerated, and some shouldn't. The problem is that, of course, we will disagree over which belong in which group.

 

[Willamena]

Honestly, it would be horrifying if all other humans understood reality the way I do, because it would mean that they have all had the exact same experiences I have down to every detail. It would mean the universe broke somewhere when I wasn't looking and I would begin to seriously question even the most fundamental knowings.

I, on the other hand, am quite looking forward to the day when everyone understands reality exactly as I do--that is, when everybody is me.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I, on the other hand, am quite looking forward to the day when everyone understands reality exactly as I do--that is, when everybody is me.

This instantly reminded me of the scene from "Being John Malkovich" when Malkovich went through the tunnel into his own mind, and he ended up in a restaurant full of people with his face who all kept simpy repeating "Malkovich" in different tones and styles.

 

[Desert Snake]

I, on the other hand, am quite looking forward to the day when everyone understands reality exactly as I do--that is, when everybody is me.

That's impossible, as your perspective is limited only to what you know/have experienced

 

[Willamena]

That's impossible, as your perspective is limited only to what you know/have experienced

Okay.

 

[Noya]

Matthew 21:28-32 "What do you think? A man had two sons. And he went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work in the vineyard today.' And he answered, 'I will not', but afterward he changed his mind and went. And he went to the other son and said the same. And he answered, 'I go sir,' but did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first."

Jesus said to them, "Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. And even when you saw it, you did not afterward change your minds and believe him.

Mark 2:16-17 And the scribes of the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, said to his disciples, "Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?' And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."

 

[Noya]

Or do we have the capacity to accept that not everyone is going to believe, experience, etc. the same way each of us do?

Discuss anything else also that comes to mind- the thread is not limited to what I wrote. :beach:

He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others. "Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed to himself like this: 'God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortioners, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week. I give tithes of all that I get.' But the tax collector, standing far away, wouldn't even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."

— Luke 18:9-14