What does your religion say about how believers should get along with non believers?

metis · Jun 16, 2021

In regards to the OP question, in Catholicism we are taught not to judge as that's God's domain, but we do have the right and obligation to evaluate.

Psalm23 · Jun 16, 2021

osgart said:
I just want to see where people stand on this matter.

We all have to live in the same world and society. So it's very important to have the best society possible, and obviously that means that believers will always have to find the best way to get along with non believers, and vice versa.

To love one another( see John 15:17)
To do to others as you would have them do to you( Matthew 7:12)

Hermit Philosopher · Jun 16, 2021

osgart said:
I just want to see where people stand on this matter. We all have to live in the same world and society. So it's very important to have the best society possible, and obviously that means that believers will always have to find the best way to get along with non believers, and vice versa.

That only God shall judge.
That one neither has nor shall will to have control over another.
That one is responsible for one’s own actions, reactions and interactions.
That one in general shall aim to be of service onto others, whoever they may be.

Humbly
Hermit

Trailblazer · Jun 16, 2021

Wild Fox said:
Thanks and in return respect you really do present Baha'i in a wonderful light. We need more tolerance like yours in our diverse world. And I also like the cat!

Thanks, and I like the Fox... Even if I cannot have him for a pet, he is majestically beautiful!

Trailblazer · Jun 16, 2021

MonkeyFire said:
Because they are terminal by nature, if you are skeptical towards life that is what that means. It was hate who led the rebellion against God, but now haters don’t remember what happened in Heaven and they a try to blame God for their suffering, on top of that it’s the angel of knowledge (light) who watches those non-believers suffer.

All people are terminal by nature, at least their bodies are, but the soul is eternal whether someone is a believer or a nonbeliever. Where any soul ends up will be in the Hands of God and is determined as much by what they do in this life as what they believed. I have no reason to believe that nonbelievers will suffer if they lead a good life, caring about their fellow human beings and the natural world.

Trailblazer · Jun 16, 2021

MonkeyFire said:
At least we are capable of loving.

And nonbelievers aren't? Sorry, that is not what I have experienced. People are individuals, and nonbelievers can be just as loving as believers, sometimes even more so.

Trailblazer · Jun 16, 2021

MonkeyFire said:
When you say you are an atheist is that a threat to Gods sexuality?

Since when did God have sexuality?

Link · Jun 16, 2021

danieldemol said:
Why add the bolded part? One could easily see how that could be interpreted as saying fight for theocracy, and theocracy is oppressive in my opinion.

If you read the tafsirs, and the context shows it too, it means as long as there is freedom for people to choose the religion for the sake of God. The context was that believers were attacked and before that forced to leave Mecca really, all due to picking religion of God. And so this is saying, freedom too chose religion of God is primarily the reason they are fighting back. If they let them take over Medina and continue to oppress believers and not fight back, there will be no freedom for believers to practice their religion.

You can always assume worse meanings to a verse though if you like.

Viker · Jun 16, 2021

Aupmanyav said:
a, touba! No harm in non-belief? I can't believe that. What would happen to Gods and their prophets / sons / messengers / manifestations / mahdis? This is blasphemy. You are going to be punished for it (after your death). Repent.

Nope. There's no punishment or reward awaiting me after death. There's no consequence for non-belief from others as well. One's blasphemy is another's delicious fruit.

robocop (actually) · Jun 16, 2021

osgart said:
I just want to see where people stand on this matter.

We all have to live in the same world and society. So it's very important to have the best society possible, and obviously that means that believers will always have to find the best way to get along with non believers, and vice versa.

We try to get together with all the Christians to be good Christians and all the religions to share what we can.

MonkeyFire · Jun 16, 2021

Heyo said:
How can I threaten god? In your mind it is more powerful than me, in my mind, it isn't real. No basis for threats.

(Btw.: I'm not an atheist - well I am, by definition, but that's less relevant - I'm an Agnostic. Militant Agnostic. I don't know what god is - and neither do you.)

It’s also my first amendment right to practice religion.

MonkeyFire · Jun 16, 2021

Mock Turtle said:
I could both be unfortunate and have very poor judgement, but as mentioned, I don't believe so, and hence might accuse others of this - the believers.

your entitled to your opinion.

MonkeyFire · Jun 16, 2021

Trailblazer said:
All people are terminal by nature, at least their bodies are, but the soul is eternal whether someone is a believer or a nonbeliever. Where any soul ends up will be in the Hands of God and is determined as much by what they do in this life as what they believed. I have no reason to believe that nonbelievers will suffer if they lead a good life, caring about their fellow human beings and the natural world.

dis-belief is hopelessness, I’d like to think it is futile thank you very much.

MonkeyFire · Jun 16, 2021

Trailblazer said:
And nonbelievers aren't? Sorry, that is not what I have experienced. People are individuals, and nonbelievers can be just as loving as believers, sometimes even more so.

Then so are anti-scientists...

Trailblazer · Jun 16, 2021

MonkeyFire said:
dis-belief is hopelessness,

In a certain sense it is, because they have no hope.

Trailblazer · Jun 16, 2021

MonkeyFire said:
Then so are anti-scientists...

That's true, they are also all different.

Jainarayan · Jun 16, 2021

Vinayaka said:
I'm lucky. My family interaction is down to once or twice a year. But yes, I know a few with great difficulties over religion. My two brothers and I rarely talk it.

I don’t see mine very often either, which may be worse... it’s like they store up the jokes.

Jainarayan · Jun 16, 2021

metis said:
In regards to the OP question, in Catholicism we are taught not to judge as that's God's domain, but we do have the right and obligation to evaluate.

What happens at the end of that evaluation period?

Jainarayan · Jun 16, 2021

MonkeyFire said:
It’s also my first amendment right to practice religion.

To be clear, keep in mind that it doesn’t give you license to step on someone else’s.

stvdv · Jun 16, 2021

What does your religion say about how believers should get along with non believers?

osgart said:
New I just want to see where people stand on this matter.

See all humans as divine incarnations and treat them well:

Love All Serve All
Hurt Never Help Ever

Note: "all" means yourself too, so don't allow others to disrespect you (cross the boundaries). Love your neighbor as (well) yourself

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