Everyone... Why do people not have the courage of their convictions?
363974
simple, people are defensive. if you challenge their beleifs they might get angry and retaliate. \n\nive gotten alot of emails form people who simply chew me out because i have a conflicting beleif (see screen name for example) \n\nsome people see their beleifs or opinions as sacred, anyone with a conflicing view is either bad, evil or an a*s. therefore they attack.
643042
for some people its their conscience!
1052610
This sounds like a speech, rather than a question.  But I do think that in those who are overly critical lies a certain lack of confidence in their own abilities.  They get comfortable with their own identify by criticizing everybody else's.\n\nThe Bible teaches us to love our fellow man.  We can choose to not approve of his behavior but we are still supposed to love him.  Most mature Christians also recognize John 8:7 - "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone."  A great scripture on not criticizing others.
76713
Because sometimes the truth isn't what people what to hear, but it is always best to let the truth be know.  If a person chooses not to believe the truth then maybe they are the ones at a lose.  Regardless of what the person thinks if you truely believe what you are saying is the honest answer then give it a little time and say it agian.
991932
Because all people have values, morals, beliefs etc. based on what they have been taught and their life experience. - Usually we believe ours to be correct & the other persons to be wrong and we make those pre-judgments based on the above.
1075428
Why? Where to start, how about that everything is allready so F.U.B.A.R. that trying to change it is impossible, just a little fish fighting against the overwhelming current of ingnorance and distaste. Some people just don't think for themselves beleive it or not, like little robots, you input info and they never question anything for themselves.
604441
Having the courage of one's convictions is an admirable trait.
296457
People can find all sorts of reasons not to be confident. It helps to be sure of who you are and know what u believe in and are willing to fight for.
858665
It seems that some people from all different faiths feel that if they belong to that faith (even loosely) it gives them the right to jump on a soapbox and tell the world that what they believe is the only way to go and if you don't believe it you'll go to an undesirable place.  \n\nI understand and appreciate what you're saying and you're free to believe as you wish.  It's the "others" that try to force their beliefs on you that drive most people crazy.  We're free to believe what we'd like to too.  You're right, you can't save anyone's soul.....wish other people would get that and worry about their own souls.
516971
Bit of sweeping statement that one! \nSounds like you're having some bad experiences. I must admit though, that I do agree with you when you say that most people don't have any respect for others.\nI've been living in a new town with my boyfriend for over a year now, and just about every day we each come home from work with another story of the sheer ignorance of people that just blows our minds.\nI don't think it's the town itself, I think we are simply noticing it more here than we did in the city because of the smaller population.\nI think it is very rare to encounter conscientious people these days, most of us are out for ourselves, all our energy and actions going towards nurturing our own self-importance.\nAs for the the 90% of us that lie, perhaps that is also connected to fulfilling our self-important desire, believing ourselves the lies we tell others. Or, lying to avoid responsibility and accountability, shifting blame and generally being cowards.\nIt is a bit of negative question you've posted here, but I understand your feelings of frustration with people. Be a conscientious person yourself, don't add to the collective selfishness and ignorance out there.\nOh, and get a dog, they have plenty of respect and love to give, and they never lie.
336819
because most people cant/ don't want to handle the truth. but there is a difference from being honest and just rude. so your going to have to find out when you need to shut your mouth and when to spice up the truth a little
920668
its abhorent that people can be so stupid and disrespectful. dont they realise that thos lives were lost for them? for their freedom?
626568
basically FEAR>>>>scared that they might not be RIGHT...\n\nand then there Are those who take their religion seriously and heavy WITHOUT condemning others....those are my kind of people.\n\nlive for the joy and peace...:)
894430
You just answered your own question, most people come to faith out of fear, whether they know it or not, so of course they would be afraid of being wrong.
547596
This question is to easy to answer;\n\nthose individuals that you are asking about have no respect for themselves... they recognize themselves as potential failures and therefore; they need to feel better about themselves... \n\nThe plain truth is that after the above thought goes through their unexercised brain..they haven't the ability, or knowledge to express their thoughts in any other fashion.\n\nYou, on the other hand, must be sensitive, caring, thoughtful and highly intelligent....thanx for making our world a better place in which to live.
1112131
For some, admitting they're wrong makes them feel inferior.  If they only understood that admitting when they're  wrong indicates strong personal character they may view it differently.\n\nSome people just like to be right all of the time.  Again, it's a personal problem.  Insecure?  Feeling of inferiority?  Only that person can honestly answer that.  However, if they never admit they're wrong it's not likely they'll explain why.
893505
People have free will to prove themselves worthy or not. A lot of people will be doing this life over till they get it right.