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How to Be More Accepting of Other Religions

In today's world, there are many different religions. Each one is unique with its own rituals, celebrations and explanation of how the world works. It is easy to compare another religion with your own beliefs and to find many differences. However, if you find that these differences make you believe that you are in some way superior, it can cause a lot of problems with your friends, family and coworkers. By accepting other religions, your life could be a lot easier.


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    Accept That Everyone Is Different Because all people are different, everyone needs to make different choices to be happy. Your way may not be the only way - just like you can't expect your music tastes or favorite food to appeal to all, you cannot expect that everyone will be drawn to your religion, or any religion at all for that matter.
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    Take A Step Back And Stop Criticizing Before you point out the "holes" in another person's religion, take a look at your own, as every religion has its faults. Every religion has questions that cannot be answered. This is why faith is necessary - to keep you from giving up when something doesn't make sense.
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    Think About Other People's Feelings Think about it: You're choosing not to accept someone based on religion, on their differing beliefs and morals. This is extremely hypocritical. You are making someone feel bad about themselves because they don't agree with you. No one should have another's beliefs forced upon them.
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    Do not attempt to change them. If you meet a person of another religion that is also kind, why try to change them? If you meet an Atheist that is honest, kind and pleasant and try to say he/she is a bad person because he/she does not believe in what you do, who is being irrational: you, or them?
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    Recognize Similarities In Religion Another reason why hating a person based on religious beliefs is ridiculous is that almost all religions have certain similarities. Study the books of major religions carefully, and you will be surprised by the number of views and fables that are similar to your own religion (with different characters, of course.)
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    Learn About Religious Ceremonies If you think a religious ceremony or practice looks odd, learn about it before you wrinkle your nose at it. What does it represent? What is the symbolic meaning of all steps and objects involved?

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