so i was on the UK version of religion and spirituality and this is what i found. why is america like this?

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I found alot less hostility and farr more mature responses. No one really judged others on their beliefes and answered in mature manners.

When people ask something athiest or wiccan or christain, the answers are answered casually and not in a way americans do it. We seem to answer in ways that we are at war with eachother and HAVE TO convince the other rather than just respecting their opinion.

No bible-thumping
No God bashing
No silly replies
Just honest and friendly responses.

Is this just the american way?
Im right, your wrong. Believe what i believe or else your less of a person.

yes its really a shame. In america there are the Democrats and Republicans (the major leading partys).

These two parties seem to have no individualism. Its like there is a pamphlet for each, and you believe whats on that pamphlet, no way around it. So this leads to a polarity batteling over whos pamphlets are the proper one. When in reality it is some where in the middle. But i guess americas cant stand compramise.

Answer 1

I don't think I answer that way. I always try to answer the question in the context it was given. If it was directed towards christians I answer it from the christian standpoint. Those usually get thumbs down but oh well...

I think that we Americans are very passionate about things. However, at the same time, you got a lot of weirdos who just post things to draw attention to themselves. I think a lot of Americans are self-conscious of themselves and are not getting the attention or recognition needed by people.

Maybe the difference is we're going through some weirdness in America - we are a young country compared to most European countries. We are going growing pains?

Maybe I simply have no clue? ;-)

But seriously, I think you have a lot people here who simply do not take this service seriously and provide much amusement to themselves by stirring up trouble.

So I guess my final answer is that a lot of people in America are bored and like causing trouble for amusement.

Answer 2

I have met people from all over Europe and find their opinions of the US enlightened. I think we as a nation may seem a bit less tolerate as our ancestors. They, Europeans, are forced to interact with other cultures far more than we are.

However, there is no country I would want to live it. As the world becomes smaller we Americans will learn to play with others.

As I was writing this, I could not help but think of the millions of people that have died at the hands of the vary people your writing about. While we are new in world politics, take a look at what some of these other counties have done. Call it a growing spurt.

With that said. I think just speaking on such subject with help with people becoming more tolerant of each other.

Answer 3

I think Americans suffer from attention deficit disorder and want short, quipped, sound-bit answers to all their problems.
I think if people really stopped and actually took the time to think about a question before they blurted out a three word answer, you'd have a lot better answers on this forum.

Answer 4

I saw the same thing in the spanish version. The western culture is kind of wild. I think every other country are very careful around us because we're so unpredictable lol

Answer 5

as someone from the Uk i have found much more hostility and intolerance from our friends across the water ... and please forgive as i dont mean to generalise

but in my area we rarely speak about our religion .. it doesnt matter to people what you are or what you believe ...
everyone is entitled to believe what they wish
i dont know if it is the difference in culture ... or maybe i live in a good area where this is concerned
but i was shocked at some of the hate when i came to this board

Answer 6

i think that the u.k. is more reserved than the u.s., so we're more vocal in our beliefs.

although i believe that some people on here just like to stir things up. it doesn't really matter what the topic is.

edit
it isn't that americans hate compromise, we're just strong in our beliefs. the differences are what makes it interesting.

Answer 7

If the US foreign policy was any sort of a measure of the attitudes of the country as a whole, they, yeah, you hit the nail on the head.

Answer 8

Only in America

Answer 9

Yes it's a classic american fundamentalist religious way.

Answer 10

Sadly yes America it seems has become one of those your wrong I'm right countries. it is very sad but most likely it will not change. ~*~Blessed Be~*~