Respect for other's beliefs

[snex]

On topic: But there is a big difference between beliefs based on faith and those based on reason. We can simply say to the faith "Oh well, you just feel that (god/zeus/ reincarnation) exists so you go ahead with that but you will never convince anyone with emotion" (so it can't be criticized until the person starts hurting people) But with a belief based on argument (even flawed argument) they can be logically and easily criticized (why does ID fail- its a argument based on ignorance)
This really only gets complicated when the emotional belief doesn't exactly promote violence, just hatred

if you cant criticize beliefs that are held by faith because they are emotional and you cant convince people with emotions, then on what grounds can you criticize harmful beliefs that are held by faith? youve already admitted that these people cant be made to change their minds by argument because they hold their beliefs for emotional reasons.

maybe what you need to start criticizing is the idea that beliefs should be held due to emotions at all.

 

[Gamer4Fire]

So here is the question. If someone believes something that you think is wrong, do you try to change their minds? Now in a debate context this seems perfectly fine, both parties should be open to being wrong. But in other parts of life how do you see other's beliefs. Is it nessacary (sp?) to tell that Christian he is being stupid for subjecting himself to the moral laws of the bible or tell that Atheist that his soul is in danger. What is the difference between actively wanting to change some one's belief and disrespecting it (especially when that change may not be welcome)?

Well, most people would agree that it isn't nice to call someone stupid for believing something their parents told them. But there is no reason you have to respect what they believe, nor any reason against pointing out the flaws in those beliefs.

The Goddess Herself says that we are all Her children and should respect each other, She doesn't say anything about their beliefs.