Why are some people so quick to dismiss other people's religions and religious beliefs without examining them?
Q. I see it a lot on this site and in the real world in particular that many people are quick to dismiss other people's religions and religious beliefs withoud eve taking the time out to listen to or even do any research on other religions and religious beliefs. Why is that? Also why are some people so quick to make assumptions about different religions and religious beliefs? Also why do some people speak up about religions and religious beliefs that they don't know anything about with misconceptions and biased assumptions? I'm just curious that's all. I mean this is the Religion and Spirituality section right? Shouldn't everybody be learning about different religions and religious beliefs? I meant religious people. Oh well what the hell… [cont.]
Asked by The Cerebral Assassin - Fri Apr 20 17:40:00 2007 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think that the people who do this, do so out of fear. There seems to be such a need to the "right one". This is based on the fear that if they are not right, then they are wrong and will be punished for making a poor choice. You know, to me this is so sad. I have said this before. We are all unique. Why in the world would anyone think we can all be put into that same box of religion and follow made up, man made rules and be happy with that? If you feel a connection to God, The Divine, ~insert name of Diety here~ you are on the right track for you.
Answered by dianapowell2002 - Sat Apr 21 11:42:11 2007

Theists/christians .etc your beliefs?
Q. Do you carefully examine your beliefs (creationism, homeosexuality is wrong, Hell terms although I realise these won't all apply to everyone) By dealing with counter arguments, thinking of ways you could be wrong .etc How do you examine your beleifs and reinforce them against argument?
Asked by Detective C - Sat Mar 29 11:03:59 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. By arguing with friends and family who have different beliefs.
Answered by Questioner - Sat Mar 29 12:30:27 2008

Do you re-examine your own religious/spiritual/philo ... beliefs? Do you challenge your thinking?
Q. Do you re-examine your own religious/spiritual/philo ... beliefs? Do you challenge your thinking?
Asked by LeBlanc - Sun Apr 13 19:14:45 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. hi no i dont.
Answered by Susie - Sun Apr 13 19:17:26 2008

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