Why do so many seeking religious or spiritual answers place their questions in the Philosophy category?

Question

Instead of, say, in the Religion & Spirituality category?

For me the problem is that if I've tried my best to give a philosophical answer to a purportedly philosophical question and then find out the questioner was actually looking for a religious or spiritual answer I begin to wonder if I've wasted my time. The fact is if I found the same question in the Religion & Spirituality category I'd likely answer it differently.

I have no argument with someone placing the same question in different categories looking for different perspectives. I do that myself. I am concerned here with a religious or spiritual question placed ONLY in the Philosophy category and masquerading as a philosophical question. In other words, my objection is only to those questioners not actually open to a philosophical perspective.

mzJakes: I initially posted this question in the Philosophy category, then tried the Yahoo! Answers category. I got what I considered irrelevant and/or biased answers in both so I thought I'd give this category a try and see what I came up with. Actually, I'm thinking now that the question fits best here anyway.

Answer 1

this site is a waste of time, so why worry about efficency?

Answer 2

So why post this in the PSYCHOLOGY category.

Philosophy is, in many ways, a secular religion. For those seeking answers the the great questions of life, but are not ready for God-centered answers, will seek the knowledge of the philosophers.

Answer 3

So why placed up this indoors the PSYCHOLOGY type. Philosophy is, in many concepts, a secular faith. For those searching for thoughts the the stunning questions of life, yet on the on the spot are actually not waiting for God-extensive-unfold thoughts, will look for for the fact of the philosophers.

Answer 4

Many people dislike the term religion, but nevertheless have questions which you or I might consider religious. They don't think of them as religious, but spiritual is too vague, and so they use philosophy. Sounds more academic, objective, intellectual.

Answer 5

Because as with all things associated with memory as opposed to experience................

in many cases, religion is a creation of limits and understanding. remember we have two sides to our brain, just like every story!

be creative

Answer 6

I think they do it to place free ads all over the place.

Answer 7

Because they are too stupid to know the difference.