Why should I be criticized for my beliefs?

[falcon9]

You should not be criticized for your beliefs, because we all have different beliefs just like anything else.

That doesn't make any sense because the conclusion doesn't follow from the premise.  Conversely, an uncriticized belief is an unexamined one - is the non-basis of the belief so weak that it cannot withstand the slightest questioning?  Unquestioned belief leads directly to mind-blindness.

[kewl4reals]

My question is about people who come on the forum and down people such as myself because I believe in god. I have in the past gotten negative responses and feedback from people(non believers) who want to down me. I don't go around with my nose in the air acting like I'm better or higher than anyone else.I don't judge you or make negative remarks at you because I believe in god and you don't. I treat everyone the same. Some people believe in heaven and hell. Some people don't believe in anything and that is by choice. What I'm saying is it is not necessary to be mean and make derogatory remarks toward others just because there opinions or views are different from yours!

Everyone has a right to there own opinion and thoughts.   

[lucky382001]

You will always be criticized for your beliefs and actions and even your lack of beliefs and actions. That is life,fair or not. The important thing is how you choose to handle it. 

[sigmapi1501]

Do you believe the Earth is 6,000 years old?  If yes, then you SHOULD be criticized for your beliefs.

[tzs]

Its not criticism-Its discussions about truths and non truths. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and if you can't discuss it without being hurt, then you shouldnt talk about it at all.

[vickysue]

Thats ok lasycasshmere i too believe in GOD . You have to understand falcon9 he is one that thinks he is the only person that counts and is always right. Just take him with a grain of salt and go on believing. If you argue with him it just leads to longer and wilder thoughts. I love provoking him. ( he will catch my misspelled word and let me have it again.  GOD Bless.

[falcon9]

You have to understand falcon9 he is one that thinks he is the only person that counts and is always right.

That's a false statement and constitutes your misconceptions and an outright gossipy lie.

Just take him with a grain of salt and go on believing. If you argue with him it just leads to longer and wilder thoughts. I love provoking him. ( he will catch my misspelled word and let me have it again. 

It isn't your mispellings, it's your misapprehensions and religious self-delusions which "provoke" refutation.  Although your beliefs blind you to reason, these oppositions appear on a forum where others whose mind's haven't yet been deafened by the religious mind virus which has zombified believers in specious superstitions.

[Abrupt]

Do you believe the Earth is 6,000 years old?  If yes, then you SHOULD be criticized for your beliefs.

Who actually believes that?

[dmahoney]

Amen and Godbless 

[oonamas]

My question is about people who come on the forum and down people such as myself because I believe in god. I have in the past gotten negative responses and feedback from people(non believers) who want to down me. I don't go around with my nose in the air acting like I'm better or higher than anyone else.I don't judge you or make negative remarks at you because I believe in god and you don't. I treat everyone the same. Some people believe in heaven and hell. Some people don't believe in anything and that is by choice. What I'm saying is it is not necessary to be mean and make derogatory remarks toward others just because there opinions or views are different from yours!

You're right, if you're not arguing with anyone or trying to assert your beliefs over theirs, then there's no reason they should do so. Unfortunately, I think a lot of people with strong beliefs do look down on those who believe differently, and so a lot of people are instantly bristly when someone's beliefs come up. I guess the question is, why do people know about your beliefs to come down on them? Why would FC be a place you decided to talk about god?

[sigmapi1501]

Do you believe the Earth is 6,000 years old?  If yes, then you SHOULD be criticized for your beliefs.

Who actually believes that?

You would be surprised how many people in the united states actually believe this.

[Abrupt]

Do you believe the Earth is 6,000 years old?  If yes, then you SHOULD be criticized for your beliefs.

Who actually believes that?

You would be surprised how many people in the united states actually believe this.

I suppose I would be if it were more than twenty or thirty (since I can find that many who believe in anything at all).  I am not unfamiliar with the claim you are making as I have seen it oft suggested as a belief of some or a teaching of some, only I have never known anyone that admitted to believing it.

[falcon9]

Do you believe the Earth is 6,000 years old?  If yes, then you SHOULD be criticized for your beliefs.

Who actually believes that?

You would be surprised how many people in the united states actually believe this.

I suppose I would be if it were more than twenty or thirty (since I can find that many who believe in anything at all).  I am not unfamiliar with the claim you are making as I have seen it oft suggested as a belief of some or a teaching of some, only I have never known anyone that admitted to believing it.

There are significantly more than 20 or 30 creationist fundies who believe that the 'bible' is inerrent, (which includes the specious "6 days = 6,000 years" nonsense).  When asked for their views on the origin and development of human beings, between 40% and 50% of adults in the United States say they share the beliefs of young Earth creationism, depending on the poll. The percentage of believers decreases as the level of education increases—only 22% of respondents with postgraduate degrees believed compared with 47% of those with a high school education or less. -- wikipedia excerpt

[kamarae897]

You are right "ladycasshmere" you should not be judged for what you believe, but sadly to say there are people out there who have an opinion and it is the only one that counts. There are people who believe that if you don't believe the way they do then you are nothing. My point is when you are criticized and it will happen again, even though it may be hurtful just let it go. People are cruel and judgmental and as time passes it gets worse. You sound like you may be young. If that is so you have a long road ahead if you let people bother you.

[falcon9]

... you should not be judged for what you believe, but sadly to say there are people out there who have an opinion and it is the only one that counts.

Oddly, your remarks are a judgemental opinion.

There are people who believe that if you don't believe the way they do then you are nothing. My point is when you are criticized and it will happen again, even though it may be hurtful just let it go. People are cruel and judgmental and as time passes it gets worse. 

This apparently includes xtians being as jugdemental as non-xtians.  Everyone who makes decisions, judges.