Why do people argue about religion so vigorously?

Question

We are so quick to condem, but so slow to accept responsability for our actions. Can't we all get along in peace?

For those that say no, explain.

Answer 1

Hi, I am rational Spirituality,

I would love to say "yes", but that would be unrealistic. The realistic answer is that humanity is not yet ready for that point.

And people argue vigorously about religion, because their dogma is not supported with evidence, and I believe, that it is the insecurity in people that drives them to be aggressive about their particular form of belief.

The notion here is, that "the louder I shout and the more people agree with me, the more likely am I, or my belief, to be true". Which is a mistake.

The Truth need not be shouted or argued about vigorously. Those with intelligence and with Divine guidance within their hearts, recognise the Truth when they are guided to it.

When all people find the Truth, then there will be nothing to argue about, and hopefully, there will be more peace.

Answer 2

because of choice, I started telling a story once and after a few minutes I was interrupted, there was a reason for that. The listener remembered some forgotten facts and wanted to add to the story, at first this was confusing and I lost track of where the story was going . I figured the listener had something important to say and then I listened closely. this was for their benefit and soon they were on their way . The religion , like a thought is fleeting unless contained like a seed that never grows outside the shell, I will stop here.

Answer 3

1. Yes we can all get along, if we act as we should and respect each other's beliefs allowing everyone to do so by offering a free exchange of ideas and learning to keep our emotions in check.
This does not mean we all will agree with each other only that we can (or should) get along.
2. I am not quick to condemn, I am a christian and as such I know my own frailty and the frailty of all humans, however if I allow someone to persist in behavior which I believe to be either physically or spiritually harmfull to a person without at least attempting to explain my concern to them: that is the real sign of hate.

Answer 4

“If faith is a valid tool of knowledge, then anything can be true 'by faith,' and therefore nothing is true. If the only reason you can accept a claim is by faith, then you are admitting that the claim does not stand on its own merits.” (Dan Barker)

Faith is the antithesis of rational thought. This is why so many religious leaders actively preach against rational thought and even advanced education. They realize that rational thought and education can destroy religious faith and result in fewer followers for them.

Without rational thought there is total confusion the rules are arbitrary resulting in lots of arguments around religion.

Answer 5

Because of all the harm stemming from superstitious misleading
power groups . loose ignorance and create a heaven on earth
loose inelligence and create a confused hell on earth .
next thing you'll want voodoo and Zombies ....Religious vitriol and false peace instilling war is not the way ! go to life not death...

Answer 6

It is a matter of eternal life and death. Our life in this body is but a blip...eternity is forever. It is the most important topic that anyone can discuss.

Answer 7

Because it is an interesting subject. And especially if you have nothing else to do. Ha Ha! (I wasn't laughing)

Answer 8

It is because we do not understand the true nature of God. I wonder what would God be thinking with all these arguments...?

Answer 9

we should .. we are all the same at the end of the day
we are all wanting the same thing ... happiness in life
we should only give what we are wishing to recieve ... and no one wants to recieve hate
love to you xx

Answer 10

i guess it's something they feel very strongly about arguing about religion is stupid because its not going to change how anybody feels