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[Crystel]

that’s a big question? What do we believe it comes in all different forms, religions is a belief, when we believe in someone or something or when we get unwell and believe something is happening when people tell us it’s not. When we believe that we are a certain person . The word belief is a strange word it takes on so many different forms. All I can say is believe in yourself.

[Appleblossom]

I love your post @Crystel its very much the way I think about belief.

[justanotherguy]

Hi @Crystel , @Appleblossom , I agree, I've had lots of people try to tell me my beliefs are wrong, it hurts greatly. I try not to trample on other's beliefs (unless they are trampling on mine). It's especially hard when they use your beliefs as an excuse to call you 'mentally unwell.'

[Crystel]

Yes I’m hearing you totally 

[Owlunar]

Hi @justanotherguy @Crystel @Appleblossom 

People have different beliefs and I agree that we are entitled to believe whatever is okay for us - I believe in God and caring about other people - and that's pretty much what scriptures tell us in the Gospels.

It is meant to comfort us - not to make us afraid. I am tolerant of other's beliefs and mine have been refined through time and study. I agree with you @justanotherguy - trampling on other people's beliefs is just not on - whatever I think about what someone else believes is not their opinion - anymore than my beliefs are theirs.

And people saying that what we believe means we are mentally unwell - wow - that is definitely a no-no, certainly not acceptable.

When I was the mother of young children - I figured out how God expected us to behave toward other people. I felt the most important behaviour I desired from my kids was that they should not hurt one another - and I truly believe that's what God desires from us.

I think religion is unique to everyone - I do understand Biblical doctrine and the tenets of my faith - I don't argue about it - I don't pressure other people - that's respectful behaviour.

Of course - if someone's behaviour is disrespectful, I am likely to speak out. I feel that sometimes that is necessary.

Owlunar

[Appleblossom]

@Owlunar @Crystel @justanotherguy 

Respecting different beliefs is key.

Usually there is a backstory to why people believe things. It seems pointless to me to argue, though there is a bit of a culture of persuasion to get people others to agree, or another to prove others wrong.  I believe the person having a different backstory adds validity to their beliefs even I do not personally agree.  So the dignity of the person simply exists.  I have seen some confusions about all this have terrible psychiatric ramifications for my family.

A lot of the hooha came about due to issues of morality which is such a complicated beast, best left for another time.

[Owlunar]

@Appleblossom 

Thanks Apple

Let us always consider the dignity of the other person.

As for morality - yes - another time - that's a welcome thought

Owlunar