That is something I would love to know. It is like they don't believe, it so it must be a lie how sad for them.
2007-07-10 10:14:18 · 17 answers · asked by ? 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
They learn that reaction from reactionary parents. If our parents are optimistic, adventurous, curious, and open to new experiences, we grow up braver, saner, and happier.
By the way, it just occurred to me that "optimistic, adventurous, curious, and open to new experiences" is a pretty good description of most immigrants. So the future of nations that welcome them looks bright.
2007-07-10 10:25:46 · answer #1 · answered by RE 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fear of the unknown. Have you ever checked out Hare Krishna. Everyone thinks they are just strange people or a cult that shave their head and dance on the street. But it is actually the most ancient way to self realization and how to love God. What was your first mental reaction as you saw hare Krishna. Try it you'll loveeee it. I do. I use to think they where a strange cult. but I know the truth. They know more than any other religion about how to Love God and what God looks like and what He does. Ohhh I just love Krishna Consciousness. For info go to harekrishnatemple.com Don't knock it it is ecstatic Check out the Bhagavad Gita as it is Translated with Purports by Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada asitis.com you can read on line.
2007-07-10 18:22:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say it's about feeling threatened. We all like to live in our comfort zone. When something is confusing or not easy to comprehend, it creates some anxiety. The easiest strategy is to dismiss it. And this day and age, it is very easy to find others who will dismiss the same things. That puts you right back in your comfort zone and saves you all the bother of trying to actually learn something. Understanding, after all, doesn't mean acceptance. There are plenty of things I understand, but still don't agree with.
2007-07-10 17:29:52 · answer #3 · answered by senlin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you have answered your own question really ,.
there knock it because there don,t fully understand the situation maybe its not been explained right , or there dont want to understand out of fear, predjudist, or there simply dont won,t to get involved so there stared making excuses , some people take a lot of working out its just how it goes . thats life .
2007-07-10 21:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by lizella 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we all fear what we dont or cant understand and some people think it makes them look clever to slate whatever it is they fear.
Just small minds that are unable to open to new things.
Lot of them about
2007-07-10 17:20:39 · answer #5 · answered by daftoldwoman 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its natural for people to dismiss what can not be understood... and those that 'knock it' are just hiding behind silly comments etc... because they don't want people to know that they don't understand.
2007-07-10 17:22:22 · answer #6 · answered by lastofthewonderfullpeople 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
John Lydon sang it: "The ordinary will ignore whatever they cannot explain, as if nothing ever happens and everything remains the same..."
2007-07-10 17:53:03 · answer #7 · answered by crazeetaxi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they don't understand something, it's easier to put it down than to try to understand it.
2007-07-10 17:22:59 · answer #8 · answered by First Lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because its easier to dismiss people with their ignorance.....than to accept and embrace others differences
2007-07-10 17:32:28 · answer #9 · answered by Darkchild 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are generally motivated by two basic concepts. Fear and hope.
2007-07-10 17:21:45 · answer #10 · answered by Greg 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋