2006-07-09 07:32:41 · 8 answers · asked by sparky52881 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We crave acceptation from others. That includes our beliefs, they are very personal
2006-07-09 08:20:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that " 'prove' their beliefs to others" quite captures what's going on. What's REALLY going on is called 'validation'.
A person's 'belief systems' are a key component of their 'self-description'... sort of like 'filters', through which input from the universe is interpreted. THe output of these filters is one's persona 'subjective reality'. Here are the filters:
* Misconceptions
* Prejudices
* Belief Systems
* Experiential Reference
* Knowledge base
People seek to validate their 'self-description' by seeking out people whose beliefs are congruent with their own, or seeking to change the beliefs of people whose beliefs differ from their own. Finding agreement reinforces the self-description and self-importance. When their beliefs are challenged, they tent to react with anger and aggression, since such challenges are subconsciously regarded as an attack upon the 'self'. This is really just a manifestation of fear.
2006-07-09 14:51:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they feel so strongly about it; not everybody feels the need to prove it to an innocent bystander, but when it's attacked, just about anybody who really believes their faith woul argue to prove it, if for no other reason than to prove that they're just as disillusioned as the next guy.
2006-07-09 14:36:17 · answer #3 · answered by C_Bass 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they doubt it themselves. That's the only reason to preach, if you are happy in your beliefs--you would be an exmple by your life lived, not by pushing it on to other people
2006-07-09 14:37:30 · answer #4 · answered by ThereisEnough 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doyou ever try to prove yourself to family and friends? Have you
ever experienced Jesus? It is my purpose in life to let everyone know about our awesome God who sent his only son Christ Jesus to take my punishment for me, My only requirement is to
ask Jesus into my heart and to serve him,and love him. And part of this service is to let the World Know!!!!!
Jesus Christ is My Lord and Saviour and he can be yours also!
2006-07-09 14:50:31 · answer #5 · answered by fsh3i1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BECAUSE SATAN HAS DECEIVED THE WHOLE WORLD
AND AS FAR AS THE TRUE CHURCH IS CONCERNED WE GUIDE YOU TO THE TRUTH BUT IT IS UP TO GOD TO OPEN YOUR EYES AND EARS.
Re 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
2006-07-09 14:38:58 · answer #6 · answered by His eyes are like flames 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pride of belonging
2006-07-09 14:36:48 · answer #7 · answered by KillerCows 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe because they are actually trying to convince themselves
2006-07-09 14:46:16 · answer #8 · answered by Voodoo Doll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋