Why can't people of different faiths accept one another?
I was actually going to stay away from the religious discussions board, it was starting to give me an ulcer ;), but I've met so many kind caring people there that I decided to start my own thread.
Why can't people of different faiths, different beliefs, accept one another?
I used to be a Christian but now I'm a Deist. I believe in God but not church, not organized religion and not the bible.
I've been told that becaue of my beliefs that I don't believe in the same God as Christians do, and therefore I won't go to heaven.
My belief is that anyone who lives a good, honest, decent life, regardless of their beliefs, will go to heaven (if heaven even exists).
I have no problem discussing religion with anyone of any faith. I find science fascinating, even though I don't have a good enough grasp on it to use it as an argument for any particular belief. I would like to learn more about others beliefs. I don't wish to convert, I'm happy with my beliefs, I would just like the opportunity to learn about others beliefs without being talked down to about my own.
So, what do you believe, why? Where you raised with your beliefs or did you decide for yourself later on in life? If you changed beliefs, why, what changed your mind? Have you ever been curious of others beliefs? Are you still searching?
I really would like to have a nice discussion about this. Everyone is welcome here, but let's respect eachothers beliefs, eachothers way of life. If you are here solely to convince people to follow your beliefs, then please don't join in the discussion, I don't want this to turn into a fight.
I look forward to hearing what everyone has to say.
Alty :)