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Criticism on other religions?
Is it right to criticize on other religions?
28 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
No ...!
In fact criticism on any religion is not good. If you criticize on any religion then it has many bad impacts on the followers. The followers of every religion will mind if other criticize on them.
We have many other ways to say what we want but criticism is the worst one.
- MuffieLv 51 decade ago
Right? It depends on one's moral set.
I believe the answer is yes. A religious system sets itself up as the final answer to all questions, even my own which all but explicitly tells its followers to "question everything." Anything that claims to be an absolute authority must be questioned. Any questioning of a religion is inherently a criticism of it because it questions its authority.
Now, criticism can go too far. For example, claiming that Islam's jihad means to kill all non-believers when this is not so--at least not for most Muslims.
However, criticism is necessary to maintain honesty and transparency in a belief set. If a religion cannot withstand the scrutiny, can it be the truth? No.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
No Criticism on other religion
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- PhoenixWaterLv 61 decade ago
Yes. Any religion that can not stand up to some constructive criticism every now and then is not worth having. Notice I said constructive criticism. Not just bashing.
Blessing and Light Lady Freyja
- 1 decade ago
Criticize-means to "Put down". Generally causes a quick end to a conversation.
"Critique" would be to constructively analyze and discuss.
I would think the latter would be the most advantageous for people of various religions to learn about each other, to find the positive aspects, not so positive aspects, the similarities, differences, and so on.
- icemetalpunkLv 51 decade ago
Criticism of the religions? Yes; there must be if we have any hope of progress or (even a little) peace on Earth.
Criticism of the religious followers? No. That only leads to unnecessary violence.
Just as Christians say "love the sinner, hate the sin," I say, "love the blind man, hate the blindfold". Of course, I actually follow mine....
-IMP ;) :)
Source(s): Atheist - vondahlLv 61 decade ago
You can criticize whoever you like, as long as you have a legitimate reason to do so. However, it isn't okay to say that other people are wrong because the concept of right and wrong is a culturally based perception.
- 1 decade ago
2 CRITICIZE is wrong but the bible tells us 2 test ALL spirits 2 see if they are good. I try 2 live by mathew 7 v 1 & 12 whilst knowing john 14 v 6
PEACEB4U2 !!!
- 1 decade ago
Does one mean Religion in the way of it's faith and beliefs or in the interpretation by the individuals who say they are authorities on God?
Does one mean to Find Fault or debate the merits of the specified Religion?