Everyone have their own beliefs. Be it about religion, after-life, future or anything. Some believe there is God and others choose to be free thinker. Some believe in UFO, aliens, creatures in other planets or ghost. Some believe in modern medicine and others in traditional medicine. Some believe that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Some believe that in not taking anything too personally. Some believe that....
Everyone have their rights to believe in whatever that they want. It may be scientifically explained or it may not. It may be logical or not. It may not convience others to believe in the same way. Whatever it is, it is up to that person.
So, respect other people's believe. Don't make fun of it, don't try to condemn it. If we cant make sense out of what other people believe, then just let it be. Don't try to convience them otherwise. The beliefs are something that people hold onto. Something to keep them going.
Having said that, there is exceptional for everything. If one believe that ending their life or giving up hope is the best for them, of course you will not respect and let them do it. This is when you do have to convience them that there is a bright side of life. Their mind will be clouded by negative thoughts, that their believe is a danger to them.
Sometimes is kinda hard to hold onto our own beliefs especially when things are going in the opposite direction. But do not let go of it. It is better to have something to grab hole off rather than nothing.
3 comments:
Nicely written :)
It's true that we should respect everyone's choices. However, it's also my opinion that the respect should not translate to making belief a taboo - for example, when someone has a certain weird belief and someone talks to him about it, is it acceptable for him to get angry and ask the person to shut up, because "please respect my belief, so shut up!"?
I think that respect is a nice gesture; however receptiveness should also be a virtue to be inculcated. If there's too much respect but no receptivity, in the end everything will likely be swept under the carpet, and then we will end up having all those "hey it's a sensitive issue, don't bring it up or we will riot / bath our swords with your blood" kind of barbarism. And they think that's their right since it's part of "respect" they expect from others. :(
Yeah...that is true. It is when they expect respect for everything they believe in. Then, nothing can be said.
I guess it comes down to what kinda believe you have and what kinda reaction people have towards it.
oi..when u gonna update ur blog?
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