Why is it so easy to assume that one obnoxious atheist represents all atheists, or one pushy Christian represents all Christians? We keep asking questions like "Why are the Christians here doing such and such," when it's not all the Christians (same with the Atheists, the Unbelievers, etc.) Wouldn't we be far more accurate and avoid some fights if we said "Why do *some* Christians...?" or "Why do *some* atheists...?" Or is it that too many people here *want* to fight?
2006-12-30 18:14:18 · 12 answers · asked by Vaughn 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You are right, we group people. Race, gender, jobs, religion, etc. We categorize and generalize to the point that we miss a lot of important information.
2006-12-30 18:22:47 · answer #1 · answered by Serinity4u2find 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obnoxious pushy Christian. Lets just fight.
2006-12-31 02:18:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, *some* come here with boxing gloves on!
I agree with you....the concept of generalizing groups together makes sense psychologically, as it is easier to pass judgement and hatred onto a group than onto an individual.
Blessings
David
2006-12-31 02:18:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are right but people like to fight it seems as aposed to think freely.
2006-12-31 02:21:13 · answer #4 · answered by RangerWright 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um I do that. I know from real life that you can't judge a group on a single person from it.
2006-12-31 02:18:40 · answer #5 · answered by Cindy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure most people aren't saying this literally.
It's like when we say "But all my friends are doing it!" or "I'm the only girl in the world who has no boyfriend", etc.
2006-12-31 02:18:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does seem like arguing is more fun.
2006-12-31 02:16:02 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good point. I'll watch myself for that.
2006-12-31 02:18:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you, Vaughn.
2006-12-31 02:17:02 · answer #9 · answered by homo erectus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's in easy thing to do, I guess...
2006-12-31 02:18:24 · answer #10 · answered by *~SoL~ * Pashaa del Ñuñcaa. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋