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Position:Home>Philosophy> Why would a Christian hate an Atheist, or a Muslim hate a Jew, etc.?Question: Why would a Christian hate an Atheist, or a Muslim hate a Jew, etc!.!? If an Atheist, Jew, Muslim, or Christian looks but does not find, listens but cannot hear, how are they to blame for what she or he cannot comprehend as being possible!? (i!.e!. God, and all things laid out in either of their religious texts)
Furthermore, why would a God or Gods punish them for not understanding!?Www@QuestionHome@Com Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Beyond my usual low level of general misanthropy, I have chosen only to hate people based upon a selective, individual basis!. Hatred outside of a personal level is a waste of energy!. If I believed in a God, I would probably hate it on a personal level, but I don't so I can't!.Www@QuestionHome@Com You are right of course!. True religious people do not hate!. In order to hate, they have to take the fundamental teachings of religion and turn them upside-down!. And this is done very skillfully!. This will explain how the gospel of love was turned upside-down in Christianity: http://gospelenigma!.com It's quite an interesting story!.Www@QuestionHome@Com Religion deals with such fundamental questions, that it`s a touchy subject, often feeling like "us" against "them"!. Lots like politics!. There are a few faiths that accept others!. Another answer would be close mindedness!. God punishing for misunderstanding!? Sounds like bad parenting- do you beat the crap out of a child for making a misstake!? If there was a God- I`m sure she is atleast as kind and forgiving as an average parent!.Www@QuestionHome@Com He doesn't!. The Lord knows our hearts!. If they truly weren't presented with the truth, they will not be treated the same as someone who knew the truth and rejected it!. They will be given the opportunity to learn!. It's all about intent!. I think you will find www!.mormon!.org interesting!. Check it out!. I don't speak for my church!. I am human and prone to many faults!. However, I know that the Lord is loving and just!. I think there is hatred between religions becasue they've lost sight of the purpose of spreading faith!. It isn't about our glory, our church size, or proving who is right!. It is about faith!.Www@QuestionHome@Com I don't hate anyone!.You can be against someone's beliefs but that doesn't mean you hate them!.Www@QuestionHome@Com because aggression (hate) is the natural human response to misunderstanding in today's societyWww@QuestionHome@Com This has happened as long as there have been people on this Earth!. There is no reason to hate so much!.Www@QuestionHome@Com lack of respect for others, nazismWww@QuestionHome@Com |