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I actually enjoy talking about faith, but not in a fundamentalist sort of way. More in an "I want to learn about their faith and about the person and in the process learn something about myself" sort of way. To me, fundamentalists are indoctrinated folks with low self worth... people who have not been taught to think for themselves and to think critically. But many can be self-righteous and think they know better than every one else. But fundamentalism goes beyond faith (I can't count how many strangers have walked up to me to tell me that my lifestyle is wrong because I am obese). On the other hand, (and I know i need to work on being more understanding and less of an asshole about it), but I don't take kindly to fundamentalists. I do love learning about other faiths, but when someone tells me that mine is wrong and that I am going to hell because I don't believe exactly as they do... I take offense. Most of the time, I can make an excuse and walk away. But every once in a while... i will answer with "Yes, I know that i am going to hell. Satan is just keeping the throne warm for me." Because I am an asshole. I don't know why fundamentalists make me have such a visceral reaction... |
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Hey! I’m Muslim and after reading your blog I completely understand where you’re coming from! I have dealt with people who always claim that EVERYONE should believe in said religion (even mine) or they are wrong and are going to be punished for it. I even have a friend, who they avoid religion due to their family being fundamentalist Christian’s! In my personal opinion, I think everyone has the choice to believe in what they want or what they don’t want to believe and funny enough for me it’s a sin to coerce people into my path. I wouldn’t even say I’m a perfect Muslim or human being but does that give me the right to act as if everyone should follow said religions? No, I honestly see my own flaws already and have enough. I’m at peace with who I am, I hope others will to, maybe enough to not dwell into other peoples lives! Honestly, thank you for blogging this, really gives people more insight on fundamentalists Yeah, you're one of those whom I was speaking about in the last three sentences 😊 The world needs more people like you! 🥰 by Cranky Old Witch; ; Report |
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You're 100% right!! Their focus is on the wrong things, too busy looking outward rather than in. Faith is personal, and arguing with others about it doesn't come from faith. I don't think you even can argue someone into having faith, it's a personal right and decision one has to make themselves. It's sort of like how people not content with their life will double down on pointing fingers at others whereas those that do the work to better their lives don't have the time or desire to do that to others. Yes. It's that need for validation from others. That need to feel in control. by Cranky Old Witch; ; Report |
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Probably BECAUSE they lack faith! It's foreign to the human condition. It amounts to black and white thinking. It lacks nuance, and that can not be stood nor understood by the creative mind.
by Cranky Old Witch; ; Report