This isn't meant to stereotype or offend anyone, I know you cant judge an entire group by the action of a few, this is only based on the majority that I have encountered.
I love discussing religion, I love to listen to others ideas. I have the problem that most people I know only get offended when presented with ideas different than their own. Most everyone around here is christian so I am not around many other religions. Most of the christians (not all mind you, but 90% of them) I know get mad and start quoting scripture when you ask "why" or ask them to explain themselves. Their answer to most questions is "well the bible says so in romans 15,.....". I know in this country we are taught to memorize and regurgitate from the time we start public school, but can't people think for themselves and draw their own conclusions from the facts presented to them? I have no problem with someone believing whatever they want but I do think they should know why they beleive it.
Anyway I am rambling. So my question is, is this common in other religions? Do they get defensive when you question their beleifs, and can they answer your questions without opening a book and reading scripture? Is it universaly a human trait or is it taught more in christian churches?
2007-02-18
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