[Stu]

Originally Posted by Ghostinthehouse

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?

I do not find it hard to believe many people exist in the world with different beliefs other than my own. It still does not mean I have to respect them. If religious beliefs do not respect my beliefs, why should I respect them? And WHY DO YOU KEEP IGNORING THIS POINT?

Again, I believe in Santa Claus and Stalin believed in the purges. Respect us. Respect us. Respect us.