What's the one thing you'd love to say to someone that is opposed to what you believe?

If you had your chance to say anything to someone that believed something different from you, whatever that may be, what is it that you'd like to say? It could be from one religion to another, from one political party to another, etc. What is it that's on your chest that you'd really like to vent?

 

Here's one thing I would say to someone opposed to my beliefs:

"I respect your opinion and I hope you respect mine as well."

That's it really. I'm not really one to defend my beliefs to a person who doesn't believe in the same. I always respect what other people believe in, be it their religion or their political stand. For me, I won't force a person to believe in what I believe in. And I hope the same respect is given to me.

I don't really have anything to vent out. Luckily, no one has forced me to believe in their beliefs. I have met a lot of people who are in a different standpoint than I am and most of the time, we have debates but that's about it. No one belittles one another just because of differences in opinions.

 

Briannagodess hit it right on the nail. We may have differing beliefs and worldviews, but that doesn't mean we can't be friends. As long as you respect me, I will respect you.

 

For those with different beliefs and atheists in particular: Just three words: All Men Die.

A wise person should always be prepared for the worst but hope for the best too.

Death is something we all can't escape. What lies beyond? No one knows. If there's a possibility that there's life beyond death then even if you aren't sure considering that possibility [and living a righteous life] could save you some distress should after dying, you find out that the soul actually does continue living after the body is dead.

 

4 choices, opponent will have
1st. Saam, means accept gently with open mind. I respect your words, you respect mine.
2nd. Daam, means name your price, I will pay that, then we both have no reason to fight.
3rd. Danda, means punishment, You find your way, I will find mine. But, If you are imposing your way, then I can punish you by words, slap etc.
4th and last, Bheda,means end or break, If you didn't stopped imposing your thoughts on me and If you are consistently attacking on my freedom, I will find your positive and negative points and I will break you emotionally, economically, politically etc.

 

I think the sooner people realise that we're not all going to think the same, and we stop trying to force our beliefs and opinions on others then the world will be a better place.

I've always stated my opinion, listened to the opinion of others and left it at that. These days aswell, ice found that people have a habit if disagreeing for the sake of it and just to cause an argument, but I've never really understood why that it so don't rise to it.

 

I would say to the person: "I respect your views but I don't agree with them. If the person is a friend of mine I would let the difference in beliefs ruin our friendship. The intolerance that some people have for the view of other persons is what is creating groups like ISIS.

 

I'd like to tell a Trump supporter-- "You're an idiot. You're voting an idiot. All of humanity will suffer because of your choices." But ofcourse I wouldn't really say that because of propriety.

I'd like to tell an Islam hater that not all Muslims are terrorists, don't blame a whole religion just because of one group.

 

There is no "I'd like to say", if I have something to say then I can say it. And I've said this many times: "You can believe anything you want but don't try to push it on me." Also "I find it a bit odd that educated adults have imaginary friends."

 

And what is the one thing they would say to someone who is opposed to what they believe? You know, I remember while I was on studies, those history lessons about Christian Catholic missions on the new continent after Columbus and I feel happy that Christianity division back in 1054. Orthodox church never forced anyone to become a Christian and never had missions like these. I would never ask anything or say anything to anyone who doesn't believe the same things I do.