(September 7, 2015 at 1:50 pm)Pyrrho Wrote:(September 7, 2015 at 1:34 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote:
Treat others the way you would want to be treated.
There are at least two things wrong with that idea. First, other people are not going to follow it. And second, different people have different ideas about how they want to be treated. In my case, if I said something moronic, I would want someone to show me that it is moronic, so that I can rid myself of a moronic belief. I don't want other people to tell me, "that's a fine idea" if it isn't a fine idea.
So, if I were to follow that rule, I would tell people they have silly beliefs when they say silly things. The fact that they might want others to just tell them they have a great idea is irrelevant to that.
Respecting someone doesn't mean you have to agree with them, or tell them that you think their idea is "fine" when it isn't. You can still treat someone well while not pretending to have the same views.
I'm sure there are plenty of Christians out there who think some of your atheistic views are very "silly", and I don't think you'd appreciate them badgering you about it. Probably best not to do the same to them, then.
Btw, you're the first person I've ever talked to who objects to the "treat others the way you want them to treat you" rule lol. Interesting perspective.
"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
