I always find it interesting (and annoying) that people of any belief system - even a system of "non-belief" - feel it necessary to make sure that their voice is heard and understood and deemed important. All of the points in this post are valid - and not anything new - but they take the same stance that they are attempting to fight against: here is what I believe and you should listen to it and respect it. But don't try to force your beliefs on me? WTF?
I figured I'll post this because I saw whats been happening in regards to Neil deGrasse Tyson's twitter remarks which sparked a wave of criticism. Although I have my own beliefs which I feel strongly about I'm not about to go on a crusade to convert as many people as I can to my way of thinking... Not only is that rude but also the wrong way to approach these matters if you expect any significant change, no matter how important it may be. People have their individual beliefs and if threatened will defend against them (and their honor), so trying to mock someone into changing their beliefs is futile. The only way people can change their way of thinking is if they figure it out for themselves, and here in lies the challenge.
I always find it interesting (and annoying) that people of any belief system - even a system of "non-belief" - feel it necessary to make sure that their voice is heard and understood and deemed important. All of the points in this post are valid - and not anything new - but they take the same stance that they are attempting to fight against: here is what I believe and you should listen to it and respect it. But don't try to force your beliefs on me? WTF?
I figured I'll post this because I saw whats been happening in regards to Neil deGrasse Tyson's twitter remarks which sparked a wave of criticism. Although I have my own beliefs which I feel strongly about I'm not about to go on a crusade to convert as many people as I can to my way of thinking... Not only is that rude but also the wrong way to approach these matters if you expect any significant change, no matter how important it may be. People have their individual beliefs and if threatened will defend against them (and their honor), so trying to mock someone into changing their beliefs is futile. The only way people can change their way of thinking is if they figure it out for themselves, and here in lies the challenge.
Do not try to force your beliefs on me,force is the key word here. Well said! I could not agree more.These words cover a lot more then religion.