Posted by Jenny on June 23, 2002 at 18:04:17:
In Reply to: Re: Free Material on Cults and World Religions posted by Jeff Downs on June 21, 2002 at 12:40:17:
> But, if you are defining religious tolerance in the sense that everyone has a right to believe whatever they want,
> sure, I would agree. Along with this though, I have a religious right
> to disagree with specific thoughts and also have a right to say that someone
> is wrong.
I don't want to get into a religious debate on this board, but I do have to make a comment on what you said above. I do not believe there is any 100% right religion. I believe the bible, which is a basis for many religions & their beliefs, can be interpreted MANY different ways. It has to do with perception. Just ask 10 people who witness a traffic accident to file a report, and I guarantee you will get 10 differing answers. Some answers might be minor, some might not. The point is they will all be different. Are they all wrong? No, not really. The same is true with religion. I think the bottom line is love of God & love for your fellow man, woman, child, plant, animal, planet, etc. I've seen too many religions use their beliefs to commit crimes against humanity in the name of God. Anyway back to my point, with so many differing perceptions it is almost impossible to believe that any one person got religion right. I think it's kind of sad to see you print that "I have a religious right
to disagree with specific thoughts and also have a right to say that someone is wrong" because technically, dogma is a human concept and also who are you (or me or anyone) to put down someone else's belief simply because "you" (or me or anyone) think it is wrong? That ruins the possibility of you claiming to practice religious tolerance. If you think they are wrong, you aren't tolerating.
Just my 2 cents, sorry that I rambled.
Jenny