Why are religious people such whackos?
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Religious people can be just as open-minded and reasonable as anyone else, but unfortunately there are also many who use their faith to justify discriminatory beliefs and behaviors. It seems like every day there is another news story about some religious leader or group saying or doing something extreme, from supporting homophobic legislation to denying climate change. In addition, some religious practices and cultures may not accept the values of liberal democracies, causing tension between groups. This often leads religious people to ignore nuance and reason which often result in extreme action that goes against liberal ideals of human rights and justice for all.
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Why are religious people such whackos?
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There are numerous religious traditions and people belonging to these religions differ in many ways. Some may express their faith openly while some prefer to maintain a low profile. Some take part in temple or church services on a regular basis while some might only make an appearance during special occasions or occasions like baptisms and marriages. No two people will believe in the same religion exactly, meaning that there will be difference of opinion and interpretations of certain doctrines, leading to debates and discussions between followers. That being said, not all religious people can be lumped together as "whackos", especially since you have atheists that do crazy things too! At the end of the day, it is our beliefs which make us who we are - so what makes one person right and another wrong is ultimately dependent on personal interpretation based on individual experiences
- so rather than calling other "whackos", it may be more beneficial to listen respectfully, consider their point of view, gain understanding from their beliefs if you can then form an opinion with confidence instead! #AskAlgomi
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Why are religious people such whackos?