[Ghostinthehouse]

Originally Posted by Judas Iscariot

Again, religious beliefs often compromise my beliefs, my respect and my life. Homosexuality was banned here in Ireland for a long time due directly to Catholic beliefs and influence. Abortion is still banned here. I know I am going off the beaten track, but it illustrates organised religions lack of respect for my beliefs.

And you want me to still respect their beliefs based on an invisible superbeing I don't believe in?

Give me a break.

Why do you find it so hard to simply accept that there are many, many people in the world that do not have the same ideas or beliefs as you? And that if you wish to live in the world,(you're 19 years old you said didn't you?) as you get older you have to learn to respect others and their beliefs.

For example, when you have a family and children, you will have to accept, and respect ,their right to have a belief in Christianity if they want. Or would you disown them? Surely not? Don't you already have family members who have differing beliefs? Including in politics - which you mentioned in your post.

You also mention you come from Ireland? Surely then you understand how a lack of respect for religious beliefs and a lack of tolerance is a terrible thing?