It's generally considered good advice that you shouldn't let other people tell you what to think (or act)

Why should it be any different with religous beliefs?It's generally considered good advice that you shouldn't let other people tell you what to think (or act)
I think you are correct.It's generally considered good advice that you shouldn't let other people tell you what to think (or act)
agreed, discover your path on your own.





as a Christian, though, we pray that path will someday lead you to God.
All humans have a natural resentment about being told what to do. It comes from our parents having to supervise us constantly when we are young. Then we have to learn to think for ourselves to survive in the World. This creates a struggle.


However, many never get over this resentment. And they cannot take the slightest suggestion or request without acting like they are being told what to do. That is immature.


You have to determine for yourself where you are in regard to this.
I don't agree with that statement actually. I think it is wisdom to learn from others around you that have been thru life's lessons and learned a thing or two. It's always better to take advice than to think that you're so much smarter than all the people who have already been down the road you're on.





My religion doesn't tell me what to do,but it does advise me of the lessons learned by others so that if I am wise, I can avoid the pitfalls.





Where would society be if no one listened to what had been learned by previous generations? We'd be inventing the wheel every 30 years. It is stupid to think that there is nothing to be learned from those who have gone before us.
How many of all the things you know are really yours ? What does generally mean ?
It shouldn't, but it's nice to be with people who share your beliefs and so some accept being told what to think and belief so they can be in the company of like minded persons.
I agree!
I think it's very important for one to come up with their personal spirituality on their own. It's really the only way to go unless your willing to compromise who you really are.
Who's forcing you? Do with your life as you wish. Christians care about your relationship with God, but you have the power not to listen to them.
Agreed...unfortunately, there are those that are required by their faith/religion to try to convert folks to their view(s) however delusional they may be. PEACE!
Doesn't that advice tell you not to listen to that advice?
Uh, that is a funny paradox!
The premise is missing support. Evidence against such being generally accepted as good advice: school systems, laws, legal standards
As long as you follow the laws of the land. Thank God I live in a FREE country!