Questions tagged [religion]

Questions pertaining to issues of understanding, respect, or tolerance of the faith-based practices of others. It also can address issues relating to the interaction of people of different spiritualities and belief systems.

Around the world there are various different religions, and often religions can disagree (or disagree with people who are faithless). Questions here are about dealing with issues where religion plays a key role in the problem.

Should also be used with tags such as and also location tags such as however the specific religion/religious opinions of the issues should be described in the question.

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How to discourage missionaries?

There is a knock on the door, I answer it to find a missionary who wants to teach me about the "one true religion". It is obvious very early that we have differing views about what the real "one true religion" is. I don't want to get into a debate,…
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How does one show respect when others pray?

If one is invited to a friend's or colleague's home for a meal, and they stop to pray before eating, it is generally accepted that as a guest you show a quiet respect to their action, even if not taking part (whether if it is of your own beliefs or…
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