(September 7, 2015 at 12:33 pm)Whateverist the White Wrote:(September 7, 2015 at 11:00 am)Rhondazvous Wrote: Theists often complain that we don't respect their beliefs. I've found that they often want a lot more respect than they're willing to give. So let's explore this question. What does it mean to respect someone's beliefs and why should we?
I think it has something to do with acknowledging that other humans have lived a different life and, given those experiences, who can say with certainty they wouldn't reach the same conclusion? It is the benefit of the doubt and a recognition that we're not all simplistically the same. It is more about choosing the kind of world you want to live in. Do you want to live in a world in which you suspect most of the population are morons? Or would you rather live in a world where everyone is potentially a peer until proven otherwise?
Great answer, my friend. I stand behind this 100%!
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
