Can all religions settle their diffrences?

[balloonbasket]

What would it take for all religions that will not acknowledge one another to change this and be at peace.
Why are there fanatics? Why wars over religion? Surely this is not right?
How could we stop this?

 

[Poisonshady313]

What would it take for all religions that will not acknowledge one another to change this and be at peace.
Why are there fanatics? Why wars over religion? Surely this is not right?
How could we stop this?

What does it mean for one religion to acknowledge each other?

 

[balloonbasket]

At the moment they will not acknowledge each others right to practice their own faith. Each one wants to rule the world. I'm wondering if people on this forum from all religions, and non religious people too, could actually get on together? Even on this forum they argue. It's as good a place as any to start the ball rolling and get a live and let live policy going between all religions.

 

[blackout]

I have no problem with anyone's personal religious beliefs/non-beliefs
as long as they are not trying to legislate them
or "en-force" them, either socially or governmentally.

 

[Caladan]

At the moment they will not acknowledge each others right to practice their own faith. Each one wants to rule the world. I'm wondering if people on this forum from all religions, and non religious people too, could actually get on together? Even on this forum they argue. It's as good a place as any to start the ball rolling and get a live and let live policy going between all religions.

Which religions do you believe want to rule the world?

 

[Copernicus]

At the moment they will not acknowledge each others right to practice their own faith. Each one wants to rule the world. I'm wondering if people on this forum from all religions, and non religious people too, could actually get on together? Even on this forum they argue. It's as good a place as any to start the ball rolling and get a live and let live policy going between all religions.

But what does it mean to "get on" in your mind? Should we not be engaging in discussions and debates? I think that everyone here acknowledges the right of others to practice their own faith as long as it does not cause too much harm to others.

 

[Kerr]

I would love if we could all settle our differences (as in we do not rage war against each others because of our religious stance), but I doubt it will happen. Fundamentalists and extremists will always exist. That does not mean we should not try, though.

 

[Riverwolf]

It's likely a superiority complex that most people seem to have.

I do believe that religions can settle their differences; I do not believe people ever will. There will always be war over something.

 

[Poisonshady313]

At the moment they will not acknowledge each others right to practice their own faith. Each one wants to rule the world. I'm wondering if people on this forum from all religions, and non religious people too, could actually get on together? Even on this forum they argue. It's as good a place as any to start the ball rolling and get a live and let live policy going between all religions.

Buddhists don't want to rule the world. They're the most peaceful religion I know.

Hindus certainly don't want to rule the world.

Jews certainly don't want to rule the world. All they want is to live in peace, though the rest of the world makes it hard for them to do so.

I don't imagine Satanists want to rule the world... they just want to do their own thing...

The same goes for various pagan religions.

You have a point regarding Islam and Christianity... with Christianity believing it's their mission to make disciples of the nations, and Islam believing there can be no peace except under the wing of Islam (I don't know if most Muslims really believe that, but that's what it says in the Hamas charter)...

I guess someone needs to tell those two groups to live and let live...

But regarding all religions, I most certainly don't believe "Each one wants to rule the world."

 

[TheKnight]

Just because we debate over concepts doesn't mean we do not recognize the right of another person to believe what they believe and practice what they practice. It is not my place to demand that someone believe/behave in a certain way. All I can do is use those legal methods of persuasion which are offered to me in attempt to get others to see the world in the way that is optimal for each and every human individual.

 

[DadBurnett]

Can all religions settle their diffrences?
No ... not as long as the ego-centric mind dominates. The problem is not people, its the very idea of religious exclusivity that people so dearly cling to ...

 

[Katzpur]

What would it take for all religions that will not acknowledge one another to change this and be at peace.
Why are there fanatics? Why wars over religion? Surely this is not right?
How could we stop this?

What do you mean by "acknowledge"? Are you suggesting peaceful co-existance or some kind of compromise in beliefs?

 

[balloonbasket]

I have no problem with anyone's personal religious beliefs/non-beliefs
as long as they are not trying to legislate them
or "en-force" them, either socially or governmentally.

Yep, fair points, and it there shouldn't be anything forced on anyone. Glad to see some sensible thinkers in here. Believe me I've come across some haters.

 

[balloonbasket]

Which religions do you believe want to rule the world?

There are many although some on here seem to disagree. Most religions are looking for converts, and the stronger the religion the more power it seems to gather. Who's to say that if everyone turned to a seeminly innocuous religion that it would not become power hungry as seems to be the norm?
To be pinned down, and I didn't want to be, but the religions I was referring to are Christianity and Islam. Judaism is fighting Islam right now so I don't see why they can't be brought into the debate not as world domination candidates but because of the hostilities. I see you live in Israel. Could Jews ever get along with muslims in your opinion?

 

[balloonbasket]

But what does it mean to "get on" in your mind? Should we not be engaging in discussions and debates? I think that everyone here acknowledges the right of others to practice their own faith as long as it does not cause too much harm to others.

Discussions and debates are fine if no one gets killed for thier veiwpoint. I disagree with you last sentence. I believe a lot of people will not except another's religion as some religions only recognise their own God and ways. This is where we get the conflict. It's the way some religions are taught.

 

[balloonbasket]

I would love if we could all settle our differences (as in we do not rage war against each others because of our religious stance), but I doubt it will happen. Fundamentalists and extremists will always exist. That does not mean we should not try, though.

See, there's the spirit! And that's from an atheist and from my own experiences most atheists have some deep issues with religion. (That's not to say all, but they are out there.)

 

[balloonbasket]

It's likely a superiority complex that most people seem to have.

I do believe that religions can settle their differences; I do not believe people ever will. There will always be war over something.

I hope you are wrong on this. But if people stay apathetic then you will probably be proved right. I'm hoping people will not stay apothetic.

 

[balloonbasket]

Buddhists don't want to rule the world. They're the most peaceful religion I know.

Hindus certainly don't want to rule the world.

Jews certainly don't want to rule the world. All they want is to live in peace, though the rest of the world makes it hard for them to do so.

I don't imagine Satanists want to rule the world... they just want to do their own thing...

The same goes for various pagan religions.

You have a point regarding Islam and Christianity... with Christianity believing it's their mission to make disciples of the nations, and Islam believing there can be no peace except under the wing of Islam (I don't know if most Muslims really believe that, but that's what it says in the Hamas charter)...

I guess someone needs to tell those two groups to live and let live...

But regarding all religions, I most certainly don't believe "Each one wants to rule the world."

Point taken. I didn't want to seem like I was pointing my finger at particular religions but I guess I can't sit on the fence either. Yes, i'm talking the main three. I know you will disagree on Judaism but the potential for going to war over religion is their as we see. (Whether justified or not. I'm on no one's side.)

 

[TheKnight]

Judaism is fighting Islam right now so I don't see why they can't be brought into the debate not as world domination candidates but because of the hostilities.

Judaism is not fighting Islam. Israelis are fighting Arabs because of the fact that Arabs are shooting rockets into Israel and shedding Israeli blood.

Could Jews ever get along with muslims in your opinion?

In many cases, Jews and Muslims do get along. Religiously, Muslims are not considered heretics at all. Jewish sources almost unanimously hold that Muslims worship the same God as the Jews and that the Muslim religion is not in violation of the Noahide laws.

 

[Storm]

Can all religions settle their diffrences?

Depends on how you mean. Will they ever agree on theology? No. Can they respect and set aside their differences in a celebration of diversity? There, I have hope.

What would it take for all religions that will not acknowledge one another to change this and be at peace.

A radical shift in consciousness. I think a key point is to start emphasizing the ineffability of God.

Why are there fanatics?

Human nature. There are fanatics in every body of thought, be it religious, economic, or political.

Why wars over religion?

Are there really? It seems to me most "religious" wars are socio-political, with religious trappings. Take the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It's not about religion, despite all the lip service - it's about land.