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How important is it to be able to openly express your own beliefs? Have you ever been in a situation where you felt you were not allowed or able to share your beliefs? Would you put everything on the line for your beliefs?
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I would think that it is fairly important to express my own beliefs. If I could not express my beliefs, I would feel trapped. We need the freedom of expressing our own beliefs. Society may be changed if we suddenly could not in the 21st century.
I do not recall anytime that I was not or felt that I needed to contain my beliefs. If so, they were probably very minor beliefs. I do not know if I would put everything on the line for my beliefs. If it was a sudden change, fear would probably do its job on forcing people to contain their beliefs. (ie. "You and your entire family will be executed if you mention anything about so and so") I currently have 2 very strong beliefs, a situation like that might hold me from expression because of fear, but my beliefs would still secretly exist in me.
I agree with Adam's first statement. It is important to be able to express one's beiefs openly, especially your own. I think a person is able to understand who they are if they can express theirselves and their beliefs without being bothered by what others might say. If we weren't able to express ourselves openly, the world wouldn't be the same. For example, many media programs wouldn't exist. Talk shows, cartoons, movies, etc. are all a person's beliefs, feelings, and edititng that are shared with the world in a different way.
There never fails to be a time that I feel uncomfortable sharing my beliefs. I'm usually hesitant to share anything about me in class or with people I don't know really well, of course I'm sure that everyone does sometimes, so unless it's something that really gets to me, I usually stay quiet.
Would I put everything on my beliefs?...HAHA!!!! I'll just say this. If I did, which I wouldn't!, I might end up living in a plastic box outside of Walmart, or wind up in a nut house. That would only be for SOME of my beliefs though. I do keep things to myself most of the time, which is probably not the best thing to do all of the time, but I will eventually start to share when I'm comfortable with it.
RANDOM belief that might get me locked up in a padded room: FLAMMING SQURILLS ARE EATING MY TOUNGE!!!
You spelled "tongue"wrong...
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you also spelled "squirrel" wrong
oh btw you spelled
"flames" wrong
lol...
jk...
and you typed like twice as long as mine...
"omg" is part of the captcha I need to type for me to post... lol
I should probably stop spamming.
Wow, first of all, this is a very difficult question. But overall, I think it is very important to be able to share your beliefs (to an extent). I know that I'm very opinionated and that I am usually not afraid to express those opinions, but that doesn't always mean that everyone else should. If those opinions are hurting others than they should keep them to themselves. For example, if there is a violent protest going on, do you think that's ok? Or if a racist man kills a black man just because he believes he is better than that man, should that be ok? Absolutely not! So, I guess what I'm trying to say is, even if I feel that being able to express my beliefs are important and just, it doesn't mean that all beliefs should be able to be expressed.(I hope that makes sense.)
As far as feeling like I was not allowed to share my beliefs, I feel that all the time at school. The way some kids treat other kids makes me sick, but I often feel intimidated to say any thing. Don't get me wrong, if something is really bad, then I have and will say something. But little everyday things makes me wonder what the point is to speaking up. It can sometimes make things a lot worst.
Anyway, I would definitely put everything on the line for my faith, but as for my beliefs, i don't know. I guess it would have to depend on the belief.
I think a person should always have their own strong moral compass and set of beliefs. Personally my beliefs are always changing and evolving as my knowledge expands and I start to see the world from a different perspective. I usually stick firmly with my own belief system, but I'm always willing to listen to another person's ideas on important topics. If that person can persuade me to see things their way, or their logic is undeniable, then I may adjust my views. I've never been in a situation were I felt awkward sharing my beliefs because I honestly try to avoid forcing my ideals on other people unless they truly want to hear them. I think one of the biggest problem's in today's society is ignorance of other's beliefs. People hold so strongly to their own convictions that they will use any means possible to quiet someone that thinks differently than them (ex. religious warfare). I don't know if I would put everything on the line for my beliefs, because like I said, they are always changing. But I'm definitely not going to abandon them at the first sign of trouble. It all depends on the situation.
I think it's pretty important to express one's own beliefs, but there are definitely situations where keeping quiet is better. As individuals, we should have different thoughts and being able to express them, verbally or physically, should be allowed. Sometimes it might create a conflict, but as long as it doesn't evolve into something really extreme it's okay. Some things should definitely be said and done, no matter what the outcome is, such as African Americans fighting for their freedom. Even if you don't get the result you wanted, there's still pride in knowing that you tried. One of the reasons why so many people want to be in America is the freedom to express. But on the other hand, terrorists are also just expressing their beliefs but that's not okay. I don't think there's a definitely "yes" or "no" in everything, it just depends on the situation and if the issue is worth risking lots of lives over.
I have lots of experiences where I had to suppress my beliefs out of respect for older people. For example, sometimes adults think that kids should not be "butting in" on their conversations to give ideas because we're just kids. The least they could have done is listen and then said no. I also remember when I went back to China, and a friend of my mom's complained that I wasn't very polite because I tried to be friendly and talked to him. I didn't think I was wrong, but argueing for it with my mom just wasn't going to help any. I guess I'm trying to say that expressing my beliefs is important, but not to the point where I have to hurt somebody, sometimes it's just easier to ignore.
I would definitely put everything on the line for something that was really important to me.I cant say Ive ever felt like I couldnt express myself....maybe kept things to myself out of courtesy for others, but never felt like something bad might happen to me if I said what I believe. also I think being able to say what I want to say and think what I want to think is my right no one can make me change my mind unless I believe what they say. another thing if anyone ever tried to stop me from my beliefs i would do the same thing as the pilgrims....i would get away from them and go to a place where someone couldnt try to make me think a certain thing.
Beliefs..means the world... Openly expressing you and your opinions is very important I think. I could never imagine not being able to share my own beliefs. In a way what you believe is part of who you truely are as a person. I have never been in a situation where I was not able to share my beliefs really, but I have seen others afraid of what others may think because of what they truely believe. It's hard to put yourself out there because of what others may think. In the end though its the right thing to do if its what your heart is saying. If i had to put myself on the line to share my beliefs....I would. Even if it meant others would think I was a complete goof ball.:)I would never push my beliefs on others. Everyone has their opinions and I respect that.
Beliefs are a very special thing. Expressing my opinions is an important thing. I feel that it is major to express one's opinions/beliefs as long as there not forced on others. Sometimes it is hard for me to express what I really feel. Deep down though I think it is better to say what your really feeling than not at all. In life so far I haven't been in a situation that involves not expressing my beliefs. I think it would be hard not being able to speak aloud what you really think. If it was a really important thing I would put my beliefs on the line. It would just really depend on the situation and if I felt strongly about it.
I think it is very important for you to openly express your beliefs. If you believe something, then let people know. However, you also have to be willing to accept other people's views.
I have never been in a situation in which I wasn't able to openly express myself. If I was, it was probably over a minor and insignificant problem.
I'm not sure how much I would risk to stand up for what I believe in. I guess it just depends on the situation. If someone felt extremely strong about their beliefs, they might be willing to face the consequences. One person standing up for something triggers others to express their feelings too. If enough people feel a certain way about something, the thing you are speaking out against could be changed. A recent example of this was with the hoodie rule. Enough kids spoke out about it, so the rule was revised. This never would have happened if people didn't stand up for what they believe in.
I beleive it is very important for people to be able to express their own beliefs. If not then we would live in a boring world where everyone sat around and changes are never made because nobody is allowed to express their own opinion. Expressing ones beliefs is fine unless it starts to harm themselves or others around them. I don't express my beliefs because I don't mind other people not knowing how I feel about the subject. Now, if someone came up to me and said, "Eric how do you feel about that," then I wouldn't mind telling them a little bit of whats on my mind as long as they don't criticize me or make fun about my beliefs. I don't think I've ever not been able to express myself mainly because I live in a free country where it says in our Constitution we are able to state our own opinions freely. If I wasn't allowed to give my own opinion then it wouldnt bug me too much because it dosn't change the fact I still believe what I beleive just because someone else hasn't heard what I have to say. When it comes to standing up for my beliefs I would say I probably wouldn't. I wish I could say I would and that I would give this glorius and inspire everyone around me but I would most likely sit back and let other people argue with themselves. It's probably not good to be that way but thats how I am.
I think that it is very important to be able to express my beliefs. If I wasn't able to speak openly about what I thought, I would feel just, awkward and not fully into the conversation. Not being able to share my thoughts just wouldn't seem right to me.
There has been many times where I have hessitated to share my beliefs but usually I eventually end up sharing how I feel. Other than that, I haven't ever been in a situation where I felt I that I wasn't allowed to share my thoughts.
If I believed in something 100% and if I was really confident about what I believed, then I probably would. I feel that if something happened and I knew what was right and what was wrong and I didn't stand up for what I believed in, then I would have to suffer with everyone else because I wouldn't say anything about how I felt or what I knew. I just think it is smart to throw in my opinion every once in awhile.
Okay, so I'm a little confused. I think that its very important to be able to exercise your religion, that being said, the religion has to be safe to the neighboring religions and people as well. Also, just because you believe in your religion, doesn't mean that you need to 'cultishly' parade it throughout town, with abortion billboards and protests on 2nd Avenue. I little freakish. Sorry, if that offends you, I'm speaking my opinion :P. Another way of looking at it is when you're at school. I feel like school strips much of your individuality. Trying to conform everyone to a single "ideal student" is just not a possibility (hence, Keegan not really ever getting along with teachers). Just because I'm loud and obnoxious doesn't mean I'm a bad student. Finally, I don't believe you need to express your opinions all the time. However, I do believe you need to have the opportunities to. I'm going to bed.
I feel that it's extremely important to express your opinion. Unfortunately I was never able to do that. In English last year Mrs. Svoboda shunned my opinion. Her harsh words and constant ridicule reduced my self-esteem to that of a cactus. Now I finally have the chance to exact my revenge on her through blogging. Hahahahaha. Just kidding Mrs. Svoboda. You know you're like my 7th favorite teacher. Ummmmm... Brian and Jake said they hate you though so keep an eye on them. Especially Jake…he’s a shifty fellow.
I believe it is very important people state their beliefs and then stand up for them. Everyone has the right to believe what they want to believe. However, along with being able to openly express what one believes in, people also need to listen to others point of view. I know that it is human nature for people to always think that their way is the right way, but, believe it or not, sometimes we are wrong about something. We definitely need to listen to all sides of it to be able to make an educated decision.
I do not think I have ever been in a situation where I was not able to express my beliefs. I sometimes feel it is appropriate to hold back some of the things I am thinking because it may offend someone. Still, I do not feel as if I have ever been forced to “hold my tongue.”
I would like to say that I would put everything on the line for something that I believe in, but that would be lying. If I were to ever get into a disagreement about beliefs, I would probably just tell them to believe what they believe and I will believe what I believe. It is just not in my personality to fight. I do not know if that is the right way to go about things, but that is just the way I am.
This is a really hard questions. I'm not sure if you want us to write about our religious beliefs or our beliefs on a subject. After reading what others have written I'm going to say it suppose to be about are beliefs on a subject not are religious beliefs. I believe it is really important to be able to share your beliefs if they do not harm or offend others. You also have to make sure and listen to other people’s viewpoints so you can get more diverse picture on the subject. I have not been in a situation where I was not allowed to share my beliefs. I have chosen not to share in different situations, because I have feared being looked at funny or differently for my opinion. I would most likely not put everything on the line for most of my beliefs. The only time I would express my opinions is if I had a strong feelings on the subject at hand.
I think it is very important to be able to express your own beliefs! I think ppl should stand up for wat they believe in and wat is important to them!
I feel like sometimes I can’t express myself because of wat others believe. And that I always have to think before I speak or it could come off mean. I usually don’t jus blurt out something that pops into my head, I think bout it first, but if a something is really getting on my nerves then ill speak up! But sometimes I feel to intimidated by others, so I feel like I can’t speak my mind or ill get in trouble.
For me, my faith is very important and is something that I can believe in. I would put everything on the line for my beliefs and things that are important to me!
Well...this is a tough one. I definately think that if I could not share my beliefs with anyon, I would go mad. I'm on eof those people like Lyndee who have very strong beliefs and opinions and most of the time I am not at all afraid to share them with others, so I guess the thought of not sharing my beliefs seems kind of crazy and is unfamiliar to me. When it comes to giving up everything for my beliefs, I don't know if I could. I hope that if it ever came down to my religious beliefs being questioned that i would be strong enough to stand up and take what ever punishment was thrown at me for them. As for other less significant beliefs I don't think I would give up too much for them. I am pretty much always willing to share but I don't think I could risk my life just so I could share.
So yeah there is some weird bug making a loud noise in the corner of the room.....I hate bugs!! So I'm gonna get out of this room.
Just like everyone before me, I too, think that having the freedom to express one's beliefs is vital in our society. We're the USA, after all, and we are guaranteed that freedom in the first Ammendment, anyway. Sometimes, I do feel a bit smothered by peer pressure, though, as well as by the fear of being made fun of, or harmed for what I believe in, but I think we all feel that way, sometimes. Right? In today's world, it's not uncommon for people to be forced to keep their beliefs to themselves, but thankfully, that's not the case, here, in the good ole US of A.
I'm not sure if I would risk everything for the things I believe in, because I wouldn't want to hurt anyone else, but I would risk quite a lot to defend my opinions and beliefs.
P.S. Who is Tony W? That was completely random, but I agree with Tony...Jake is a rather shifty fellow.:)
Well, for me, it depends on what belief is on the line for me. For some of my beliefs, I will lie about them if I would get punished or hurt for believing in them, but still believe them inside. Some beliefs I would put down about everything for. If expressing my beliefs would harm another person who is innocent, I'd avoid expressing said beliefs at any cost.
Oh. Just noticed I'm going backwards. Oh well. I have issues in the school about sharing my beliefs. Some religions have "special exceptions" for dress or other rules of their religion, but yet I am not allowed to do something my religion requires me to do. I don't know, that seems somewhat not right to me. I don't care if other people show their religion as long as it doesn't hurt me. Why should they care if I say a prayer quietly before a test or class? Second point on this-we have no individulity at our school. WEll, a little bit, but limited and very rare. THis is caused by society and not some higher board telling us what to do, but still, society needs to get a brain and think of the people who have made a difference in the world and how much "unindividuality" they have. (Sarcasm.) If I feel that there is something important to say and it won't seriously hurt anyone or go against the law or something like that, I'll say it. If it hurts someone's feelings because I think cell phones in school is dumb, they can get used to it. I'm very open to hearing other ideas and usually understand them, but I don't have to agree, and they don't have to agree with me, as long as they are willing to listen to my explination. Spelling on that word...?
Okay, and finally, I think the chance to express your own beliefs is important. That is why we have this thing called "no discrimination", the lightning rod, etc. going back to the individuality thing. I hope you've guessed by now that showing individuality is an important thought/belief of mine, even if I'm not the best at it. I don't draw on that freedom a lot, usually only in circumstances where I strongly believe in something or I really want to start a debate, but knowing it's there is really nice. It would stink to live in a country where if you say something someone doesn't agree with, you get shot along with anyone who listened and agreed with you. With expressing individuality comes the responsibility of listening to/accepting others' opinions and beliefs. A give and take thing.
Wow, that was confusing. Sorry about that. I can't read the whole thing because of the skinny column thing. I strongly believe in full screens for typing on!!!
Marissa-I don't like bugs either. I believe bugs should perish quickly in nature and not in my air conditioned house.
I'll try not to write a novel next time. I had no idea there was that much stuff in this little ity bitty box.
I believe that it is always important for people to have the freedom to express their beliefs, whether they openly use the freedom or not. This is because diverse cultures are created and peace is kept when others are allowed to state their opinion. Just because someone states an opinion, it doesn't mean that everyone has to agree with it!! In fact, NO ONE has to agree with it, but I believe that it is important that they are allowed to at least express it.
I have never experienced a time when I have not been allowed to express an opinion. My opinions haven't always been warmly recieved, but I have always had the opportunity to speak my mind.
I would definately make sacrifices for my beliefs. The sacrifices definately depend on how great that particular belief is. I believe that sacrifices are a part of believing. Without sacrifices, we wouldn't be living in this wonderful country today. If you want to make a difference, you need to believe in something. If you want to make that belief come true, you need to be willing to stand by it despite the consequences.
It is extrrmrly important atleast for me to be able to express my own beliefs. What i think and how I handle things is part of who I am. Without having a say in things to me is like not existing at all, just being the fly on the wall watching everyone else make decisions on what concerns me, which I think no one has a right to do. Things don't always have to go my way, but nothing should be left for one peson to decide on their own. I know i have been in situations when i should't or I am not welcome to share my beliefs but I usually just go with it anyways. I would definetly put everything out on the line for my beliefs- they make me who I am and seperate me from being just like everyone else- my beliefs help me maintain control over my life. But I do agree with Lyndee that a belief doesn't give you any right to harm anyone else. People can have their own beliefs but that doesn't mean i have eto agree. I also love to be able to here other people's beliefs and reasons for things and compare them to mine. I'm always open to listen but i dont always agree.
I liked this one Mrs. S! an opion on giving opinions :P
hey tell "antonio miguel blanco" up there to quit living in the past and get on with being a senior...okay anyway...
As every single person above me noted, the right to openly express your own individual beliefs is very important. Although I do believe that it should not be taken to any extremes. For example, kids don't need to be running around school preaching their religious beliefs to everyone else. Also, I don't believe that beliefs should be forced upon anyone, no matter what kind of situation they are in. Everyone should be respected and treated equally, no matter what their thoughts and feelings are, be it religious, or anything else. In a classroom situation, students should be allowed to share their thoughts, but should remain respectful to the teacher and all of their peers. As far as I can remember, I can't recall any time where my beliefs were shunned, I'm sure there have been occasions, but not anything major. Depending what kind of beliefs we're talking about, I may/may not put EVERYTHING on the line. If there was a religious debate, sure I would defend Christianity, but I would respect the other person, and it's not like I'm gonna pull out a 9mm on them b/c they don't belief the same things as me. Alright that's pretty much all I've got tonight. See you peeps tomorrow.
I would say as an individual it is IMPERATIVE that one should be allowed to express their feelings and beliefs....as long as they do not infringe upon the rights of others. I have never been in a situation where I felt as though I was restricted in terms of what beliefs I can express, and if someone would restrict me, things would get nasty quick. In answer to the last question: Yes, I would put everything on the line. If one is restricted in terms of what they can believe....then there is no freedom at all. Because if your mind is caged, then your entire life is as well. Anyway....it's really late. So peace.
Its important to express your own beliefs because if you dont how will other people know what you believe. It also defines who you are and how you act. I havent ever been in a situation where i wasnt allowed to share my beliefs because after all this is america. If i believed in something i would put everything on the line for it because its my own belief and no matter what anyone says im going to stick up for what i believe in.
I think that expressing my own beliefs is more important to me than many other things. I am very opinionated and believe that it is important for people to hear what I have to say. Though people may not agree it is crucial to hear a different side of a matter so that people are not stuck in their own world. What would the world be like if Gandhi had not expressed his ideas? Would we still have racial segregation if Martin Luther King had not shared his ideas?
There has been one or two times in my life where I have felt that I could not express my own opinions. It was during a class when a teacher told me it was wrong to be gay. I explained my opinion and he told me I was arguing and that if I wasn't quiet that he would give me a detention. I remained quiet, but was not pleased. One of my best friends is gay and I believe that a teacher can't press his opinions on students and then not let an opposing opinion be heard.
If I truly believed in something I would put everything on the line for it. Whatever it took for my opinion to be hear I would do it. Never let anyone tell you that you can't say something that is important for you. And to this day I wish I had fought back against that teacher.
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