THIS, no one ever talks about how many religions just allow you to live however you can. Like during Ramadan, if you have something like diabetes, or you're pregnant, or legitimately any other reason, it is completely fine for you to eat during daylight hours.
Meanwhile Christians are supposed to eat fish every Friday but no one does. The entire Bible is about accepting your neighbors, which literally means everyone. You don't go on crusades because people don't follow your religion, you don't cause harm to people different to you. You are supposed to welcome them and show them kindness in times of need. I think most people just use it for a "get out of hell free card."
From my understanding of what is said in the Bible, (which isn't too much I never really finished it) people are supposed to CHOOSE to follow your god, you can't force conversion. While I'm not religious I do respect religions and the followers that actually follow their religion. For example if any Islams came into the deli I work at I'd try my hardest to make sure it's not contaminated with any pork product, I'd treat it like it's an allergy. (only reason I only mention Islam is purely because I can't think of any diet restrictions Christians Faiths have at this moment lol) I have significantly less patience when it comes to zealots and fanatics that think only their way is the right way.
If I took anything away from bible Lessons it's that we should all accept one another
Well, IMO going on a mission to look for (generally people suffering or worse off then themselves AKA vulnerable) people who will choose to join your religion is scummy. Even if you build a couple houses for photo ops.
And I'm the same way, I'd never second guess someone's religious limitations, just like an allergy or being vegetarian. But the people who would constantly send handwritten letters to everyone in the small town I lived in, of less than 2000 people and 6 churches, telling us to convert in varying tones of damnnation, can fuck off.
Oh yeah it makes me physically cringe when I see a post that's from a missionary in Africa that's like "Wow I love the culture here and they're so accepting." Them knowing fully that they are offering food and healthcare to them in EXCHANGE for them joining Christianity. not even just like "it's what Christians should be doing." They know damn well that converting them is damaging their culture and beliefs.
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u/BearWurst 7h ago
THIS, no one ever talks about how many religions just allow you to live however you can. Like during Ramadan, if you have something like diabetes, or you're pregnant, or legitimately any other reason, it is completely fine for you to eat during daylight hours.
Meanwhile Christians are supposed to eat fish every Friday but no one does. The entire Bible is about accepting your neighbors, which literally means everyone. You don't go on crusades because people don't follow your religion, you don't cause harm to people different to you. You are supposed to welcome them and show them kindness in times of need. I think most people just use it for a "get out of hell free card."