Have You Been Insulted by Religious People in Front of Everyone's Eyes?

[rrobs]

if you can talk about it... what did hurt you? Can you explain? Was that a pastor taking a wrong decision? Or a friend who did a mistake?
I would be very intigued to know.

Very kind of you to be interested in helping others. I know another guy who does the same thing. His name is Jesus!

 

[loverofhumanity]

When I debated in a Christian forum, I became aware of the fact that some people were insulted, but nobody seemed to have problems with this - the moderators included.

I think it's a difference between getting insulted by one person and nobody sees or hears anything... and the insult/ offence happening in front of the whole group. The role of the group is key, I think.
When they condone the insult, it's the group's fault I think.

Did anything of this sort happen to you?

Hello. I was banned once from a Christian forum for saying that I respected all faiths although I believe very strongly in Christ. That was a very distressing experience.

 

[VoidCat]

Hello. I was banned once from a Christian forum for saying that I respected all faiths although I believe very strongly in Christ. That was a very distressing experience.

That sounds terrible...what kinda bigotry mustve been on that forum. I wouldve been left the forum.

 

[Katzpur]

Very seldom. In well-run forums moderation will step in to stop insults of people. However that is not to be confused with ridicule of ideas, including religious ideas. Some people claim to have been insulted when it is their beliefs that have been attacked. That is not insulting them and if they can't see the distinction that is their problem.

I see what you're saying, but for religious people, their belief are very much a part of what makes them who they are. When you say, "[Fill in the blank with any religious group] are so gullible" or "so self-righteous" or "so controlling" or whatever, everyone in that group feels insulted, even though they may not have the trait that is being criticized at all.

There is definitely a way to express disapproval of certain beliefs or practices without being offensive, but most people don't want to bother to make the effort.

 

[Katzpur]

Hello. I was banned once from a Christian forum for saying that I respected all faiths although I believe very strongly in Christ. That was a very distressing experience.

That doesn't surprise me in the slightest.

 

[exchemist]

I see what you're saying, but for religious people, their belief are very much a part of what makes them who they are. When you say, "[Fill in the blank with any religious group] are so gullible" or "so self-righteous" or "so controlling" or whatever, everyone in that group feels insulted, even though they may not have the trait that is being criticized at all.

There is definitely a way to express disapproval of certain beliefs or practices without being offensive, but most people don't want to bother to make the effort.

Yes I agree the style of criticism of ideas can make a difference to whether or not someone may feel insulted.

 

[loverofhumanity]

That doesn't surprise me in the slightest.

Christians are great people but they allow their ministers who are only people too to dominate how they think. I remember I had some people come to my door. I welcomed them and suggested we pray together for humanity. Their reply was that they were forbidden to mix with other religionists for fear of catching a spiritual disease.

So basically Christians in my area won’t pray with me or befriend me. Christ taught to love even our enemies so it was very disappointing to see this happening.

Whatever hat we wear, we are all still God’s children I believe and should not treat each other like strangers.