Why should you never discus religion or politics ?

Question

other than to many opinions.

Answer 1

They both cause fights. and wars.

Ever see anyone get punched out over the weather?

Answer 2

Some people believe that both topics are too polarizing to have an objective (and for that matter, calm) conversation about them.

Since many people believe very strongly in their religion and political affiliation, it is difficult to remain objective and accept another person's viewpoint without instinctively trying to convince them of their own perspective.

Religion is a perfect example. Most "red-state" Christians would be incapable of having a discussion of overall religion with a devout Muslim. the differences would be too great and the beliefs too strong to simply accept that each one is ok in believing in what brings them spiritual peace.

I wish that it would be different and people could be more accepting of others opposing opinion and discuss them openly and rationally. They don't have to agree, but they don't have to FIGHT about it all the time either.

For me, I have no problem discussing religion and politics as a first conversation. To me, it tells me that the person I am spaeking with is aware of the wrold around them and is willing to see what other people are thinking.

I still would recommend being cautious in bringin up these subjects with people you just met. Get to know them first and them breach the subject.

Good luck!

The Dude.

Answer 3

Look at the world today. All the problems/conflicts/wars can be traced back to politics, religion, the politics of religion, and/or the religion of politics. In short, because everyone believes they're right, they get very defensive when doubt enters and they basically grab the nearest gun and start shooting.

Answer 4

It isn't the number of opinions but the fervor with which those opinions are held that causes the problems. I mean, assuming you are a Christian and I am something else, do you really think I will be able to convince you to abandon your faith? Instead, there just likely to be hurt feelings and fist-fights. And lately, politics is almost as bad.

Answer 5

They are divisive systems. Divisiveness creates the notion of "other" and separation. Separation from things creates feelings of isolation. This is the path away from love/god to fear/hate.

The more separate we imagine ourselves to be from our world and others the more we feel we can create harm to them without repercussions because we have deluded ourselves into thinking we are unconnected to these things.

When people start talking about religion and politics they automatically create these ideological walls around themselves that they feel obliged to defend at terrible costs.

Religion and politics are a psychological illness that afflicts a great portion of our world.

Answer 6

Because there are so many diverse opinions and some may offend or anger some individuals. Some get offended by other's opinions. Very touchy issues at times.

Answer 7

There is a time and a place for everything. I used to try to keep my opinions to myself at work. Unless someone else instigated the conversation, than I just expressed how I felt.

Whenever you do express opinions be prepared for those that do not agree.

Answer 8

Because these issues tend to highlight the differences between people rather than the similarities. Thus, such discussions, if not undertaken with great care and respect, tend to divide humanity rather than serve to unite.

Answer 9

it is a way to start disagreement or to offend someone that may not speak up but will hold what you say against you.it depends on where and with whom you are dicussing,it is considered common-sense not to engage in such talk at work,or around people that you don't know very well.

Answer 10

Because sex and drugs are more interesting? Why would we say we must never discuss these things when they're parts of people's lives?