Why do people think that because they are an exception?

Question

that just because "not ALL christians are like that" means that your arguement is meaningless now?

just because " IAM not blah blah...", what you say holds no water?

and that 'i'm mr.exception' can just dismiss everything you just said?

fair enough, if *most* of the people in question fall true to the statement, then why do exceptions negate it?

Answer 1

well *I* dont do that.

(laughs to himself)

=)

Answer 2

You are right. Saying that you don't hold particular character traits doesn't mean that other people don't hold them, either.

However, people don't like generalizations. People are going to stand up for themselves against stereotyping. Its not just Christians ... many times when reading responses to "Why are Atheists so angry at God?" questions, we read an "I'm an Atheist, and I'm not angry at God" answer. Its simply human nature.

By the way, in your previous question, not only did I state that I didn't fall into your generalizations, but offered a reason why some people do.

Answer 3

That's true sometimes, but mostly we're tired of the same old bigotry that ANYONE uses (SOME Christians included) by including EVERYONE in one's statements.

For instance, "All people who don't know how to capitalize their posts correctly are obviously uneducated and fairly stupid."

What say you? True of you because it's true of some? Would you appreciate it if it was posted (which it often is) despite the fact that you probably have some cogent and reasonable arguments to share, despite some problems with grammar and spelling?

Of course not.

I do wish they would answer the question as well as point out the bigotry, however. I've forgotten to do that myself.

Answer 4

When you say "Why do ALL Christians..blah blah.." then when people say "they are a Christian and don't do it.." then it does to some extent negate what you said.

If I said "Why do all gay men put gerbils in their butts?" would that not seem like a silly question? considering not all gay men do this? Wouldn't it also be offensive to those that don't do it?

Answer 5

Many people assume you are making a Hasty generalization. Assuming you are pigeon-holing them or people they may know into an unfair category that is not an accurate representation of their position. Or/and they may be making the "no true Scotsman" fallacy.

Answer 6

Because people take an exception to generalisations.
Because people think that it is preferable to let 100 guilty people go than condemn one innocent. That's why.

Answer 7

WHAT?!

You don't make any sense and if you can't properly identify someone think before you speak, and is that even a question?

Answer 8

quit sniveling.

Answer 9

try making sense next time...bigot!