Why do people who claim to be "liberal" judge others so harshly?
I actually consider myself to be a moderate liberal. However in conversations with some who claim to be liberals, they say they can't stand the narrow-minded, judgmental people. I agree. But as soon as I say that I am a believer, I a mean a religious person, they start using words at me like "Hypocritical" and "Judgmental" I assure you, I am not but how can they say that they are so "liberal" and open-minded when they don't even really know me? Aren't they being hypocritical and judgmental toward me?
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sounds like a contradition. they put all religious ppl inside a box and pegged them as hypocrits and religious nuts. you might just be religious but that does not mean you are narrow minded and all the other stereotypes they pegged you as i would say its contradictory of them
I'm definitely biased here, especially on this topic (so you can take what I say with a grain of salt), considering the fact that I am a conservative republican. But I see the same trend. They are only open minded if you agree with them, kinda defeats the purpose huh?
That behavior was actually one of the main factors that got me into politics and into my political position.
Because they have forgotten what it means to be liberal. True liberal may not agree with your speech, thought process or your stand on a variety of issues but true liberals will defend your right to say or express what is on your mind. Unfortunately, too many of today's so-called liberals simply don't understand this concept and will quickly attack or judge anyone who does not completely fall in line with liberal speech or thought.
I am a conservative. I don't agree with the homosexual life style. I don't support homosexual marriage but, to me, the homosexuals have the right (as protected by our Constitution) to respectfully fight for what they believe is right. I simply choose to voice my objection by not voting for them or by expressing my ideas in other constructive ways. They have their freedom of expression and I have my. I respect theirs and I hope they respect my. Calling each other names simply won't solve anything. It'll only stir up more problems.
i have wondered that myself. i always equated liberals with a kind of laizze-faire attitude, but i'm finding out that if you have different beliefs than the liberals your are talking with, you're treated like a traitor of sorts. it's really apparent when you visit the politics section of q/a. it's getting kind of evil on there. hey, just be yourself, believe in what you believe in and forget those who want to make you feel badly about your ideas.