is there anything wrong with criticizing other peoples beleifs?

without debating and criticizing in every field, we wouldnt have advanced into this sort of culture. throughout the years theological debates, philosophical debates, scientific debates, all of these help shape our beliefs. anyone who is against it is basically against improvement.. criticizing your own or letting someone criticize your beliefs or reading about people that criticize your beliefs can either make your religion stronger, or break you. its not pointless, unless there is ignorance. debating and criticizing helps shape our views upon the world, and the only thing that stops us from knowledge is ignorance. all the people that have posted and who are against criticizing peoples beliefs must not have strong faith at all, or else they would have accepted challenges that people place for them.

I wouldnt want to attack any ones beleifs as that is what the are raised up to beleive. Or it goes with the culture that people are in. My self I am tending to leaning toward the native indian way more and more tho as it seems to help me get into harmony with self and world.

I think it is wrong to criticize someone else's religion because we truly don't know who's religion is the right one. To think we do is pointless.....Because we will never know til our end comes.

I think that voicing ones opinion whether its agreeing with or disagreeing with anothers religion is fine..we are all entitled to our opinions HOWEVER I think when its done arrogantly, tactlessly, and narrowmindedly then its a problem and I honestly thing that is wrong (to go about it that way)...Just because one doenst agree with a religion or any religion/path different to their own doenst make that other path wrong or invalid ya know....

I think it's a complete waste of everyone's time. They are not going to change because one attacks them and the one attacking isn't going to gain a thing from it.

Yeah, personally I believe that criticizing someone's personal belief is a sad and futile act. First, it's comes off as a fact that it's their own choice, so no matter how much you try and offer them what makes their choice wrong, you're going to end up in circles, and definitely frustrated. It's quite natural to see and believe that some beliefs do not match your own, but you have to remember to respect their opinions the way you want them to respect yours. http://www.jerusalemexport.com is a great resource for hand crafted religious products and decorative religious items.

I think "criticising" and "attack" are the wrong words, but I see nothing at all wrong with discussing various beliefs. As long as each party respects the other, and debate is kept courteous, discussion is always healthy. I am always willing to discuss and debate any subject, including my beliefs, providing these are in place. If a person is critical, offensive or abusive, I will not debate, because no purpose can be achieved, and I am not interested in a slinging match.

Not only do I think it is not wrong, I consider it a good and necessary thing. Just as it is necessary to be critical of one's own beliefs. Those here that despise it should remember. The unexamined life is not worth living. all the best urban

I only go after other people when they come a me first. I really hate the door to door bible people. If they want to come to my door & bother me, I'll tell them that their religion is full of it since they were invented so recently.

That depends upon how you criticize other peoples beliefes. You can disagree, you can tell them why you disagree but down right name calling or belitting is something I do not like no matter what subject you are talking about. I feel you have the right to believe anything you want, I do not want you to committe murder or hurting the animals in the name of religion.

It seems pointless to me. There isn't a religion with concrete proof. Therefore, it ends up being a "what I believe is better" argument. These seem to always go in circles and never get anywhere. Even if you stop and understand what someone is saying about a different religion than yours, most people will just keep saying that it is wrong. Just my two cents.