2007-06-09 08:00:53 · 21 answers · asked by Fluffy Wisdom 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We all are, and that is why it is so critical that we keep an open mind and be willing to hear and allow ALL points of view.
2007-06-09 08:07:44 · answer #1 · answered by rndyh77 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Human Nature!
2007-06-09 15:03:20 · answer #2 · answered by LIEUTENANT K STAR!!!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May be because Bible says so!!!!!
Ha Ha Ha,
That's the effect of too many questions about Christianity everywhere!
Anyway, When you don't know something and feel inferior and insecure, when you feel that something negative may be there and you will not be able to handle it, one is afraid.
Why humans, even animals are afraid. May be that's why lions and tigers attack us. If they are not afraid, they will be our friends!
2007-06-09 15:14:40 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Rekhaa Kale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an evolved trait. When we were living in the wild things we did not understand would kill and eat us etc . . Also some people have very frail belief systems and could not accept the fact that they might be wrong about something.
2007-06-09 15:19:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does that go back to the garden of Eden and the way we have been raised.Would we still be afraid if we trust and follow Gods way.
2007-06-09 15:05:53 · answer #5 · answered by Truth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a survival instinct. Anyone different can attract predators. Anything you don't understand might kill you, like the first time you find a poisonous snake after years of non-poisonous snakes.
2007-06-09 15:05:52 · answer #6 · answered by Aunt Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is an animalistic tendancy that we are trying to overcome.
I think that most people fear the negative potentials of situations instead of looking for all the possible positive outcomes.
2007-06-09 15:06:00 · answer #7 · answered by honestoverture 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black Cobras and Christians always strike at people they don't understand.
Arabian Cobras and Muslims always strike at people they don't understand.
Neither understand anything about Pagans and Atheists.
2007-06-09 15:20:57 · answer #8 · answered by Terry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "boogie man in the closet"syndrome
Fear is the opposite of cowardice
2007-06-09 15:06:47 · answer #9 · answered by nobodinoze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is our nature to try to have some level of control. When we can't answer a question, we feel like we have lost some control.
2007-06-09 15:22:57 · answer #10 · answered by Noisyeraser 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋