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Originally Posted by somerfrost

We are saying the same thing, aren't we? If folks really respected the views of others, they wouldn't have a need to impose their beliefs on them!

NO,IT'S NOT THE SAME THING AT ALL.To respect somebody else's view on something means I accept that you(Somer)are gunna AVOID/REJECT abortion in yourlife.It has zero,nada,no impact at all on how I live my life.See,the problem is that people want to force others totake on beliefs.If I change a belief,it should be because I looked at all the information on something,and come to a conclusion.Respecting your view on something doesn't include me taking on your view.So,most of the problems in the world aren't due to people not respecting others views.The problems are due to people feeling so strongly about their views that they try to impose their views on others.For instance,I don't have a problem with Moslems that don't drink or gamble.I respect their choice not to do that.I won't ever try to force them to do it.See,there is no problem here.The resentment comes when they don't allow NON-MOSLEMS to drink or gamble.They impose their beliefs on others.The excuse will always be the same as your own(you feel strongly about it..so,how can you simply stand by as others do it.)That's not a good enough reason...The only good reason to force beliefs on people is when their actions endanger you,or your family.For instance,if somebody believes it's o.k. to drink n' drive,then you need to force your belief on them(not to drink n' drive.)People try to impose beliefs.They want to force others to take on new beliefs.This is the reason for most problems.People too often get "outside themselves,"and force people to act a certain way they find acceptable.Works fine until you lose power,and then somebody else will force you to take on their beliefs.