why do people go out and and questions about what religion you practise and whether you believe?
467545
Maybe they want to learn of other cultures, or maybe they're just being nosey. Either way, it's your mouth to say what you want to them, and if you would rather not discuss it just calmly tell them so.
833103
Some may do it for the same reason religious people send missionaries out.  They want to share their perception of the truth with those who they see as lost.  Maybe you should look past the annoyance, and be grateful they care.\n\nOthers may do it because they find it unbelievable that people can believe in something so simplistic.  These athiests may be disdainful of people who believes something just because it feels good, and they (religious people) refuse to see things as a rational person would because they don't want to rock the boat in which their beliefs are floating.\n\nOthers may be tired of all the religious people who think that whatever the higher being is running everything (if there is a higher being) belongs to christians/muslims/etc.. just because these people have named it/him and have outlined all his characteristics, etc.\n\nAnd maybe people are bored on a Saturday night and they have found there is more action in the religion & Spirituality section than in the household cleaning section (if there is even such a section).
1114257
Almost NO ONE CARES what other people believe, but they power trip about their own beliefs and are thrilled if they can "sell" them to someone with "inferior" beliefs or no beliefs at all.\n\nSo people barge in because they think they know better.  Religions are essentially seething cess pools that reek with this kind of busybody arrogance.
681759
Peeps practice their religion in hopes of either understanding something ( as in a wisdom practice) or for attainment of something (as in a salvation practice) if they achieved complete understanding of those things then they wouldn't need it.\n\nI'd say even theologist don't fully understand it, but only those who are one with the way, whatever the way may be.
349610
i think people find answers in worship and belief in something greater than themselves. a guidance to why we are here on this world and the reasons behind it.
1028027
We can not answer a question like this with a simple yes or no. This is because of the fact that there are many kinds of people in the world. First of all, some people are not religious and so they do not fit inot the question you ask at all. Then we have some people who may paray more when they are ill or facing an adverse event. But there are others who are religious but do not belive in a god that will grant them anything they ask for through parayer. Not every religios person is of the same relgion. This means that they do not all believe the same things. So some people do and some people don't. It also depends on how you choose to define being sporitual or religious. If we as the question in this yahoo form: What does it mean to be religious? or What does it mean to be spiritual? or What is the difference between being spriitual and religious? we would get many differnt answers. And at universities and in books these questions are discussed in depth and argued about often and have been so. \n__________________________________________________\n\nIf you wanted to know the answer to this question in a serious manner you could refine the question to a smaller group of people and do a study about that group. For example you coulod choose a group of people from one religion and interview them. Then you could create what is called a "qualitative" study based on the responses. Your question is interesting and falls into a broad field of social sciences and humanities research. The probelm is it is far to general to do any serious justice too.\n\n________________________________________________\n\nI know some people who pray more when they are in a lously situation and think it is very common. In my own opinion I would simply say yes but know that I am just generalising.
552506
who is it that hates you? \n\nand any time ppl get into religion and what's true or not, someone is going to get angry. you believe in your religion and nothings going to change that. most religious ppl dont even have it within them to question what they've been taught. if you're so staunch in what you've learned, why do you expect anyone else would change their minds either? they believe what they've been taught just as strongly as you believe what you've been taught.
95017
It's important to have the right religion. If you don't go by all bible priciples then what is the point of saying that you are of any religion.
1035734
That's the beauty of the human mind.  Many people are able to completely block out logical questions such as this one.\n\nI think that, if you're a good person, you'll wind up with a good afterlife (if such a thing exists).  No one can prove anything conclusively about any religion, so we should just do what makes us happy, as long as it's not harmful to ourselves or others.
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I think they are here to ask questions that will probably shake up someone weak in their faith, they want to break down, and poke holes into what we believe. They call it opening our eyes to what's Logical, I simply view it as fulfilling the prophecy in God's word. I don't know about you but they increase my faith every time they try and provoke doubt, condemn our faith, put us on trial for our beliefs, crack jokes about our faith, and most of all spread the message of disbelief in God. What I truly can not understand is if they really do not believe why do they even bother, I have said it once and I will say it again I DO NOT believe in Smurfs so there for I do not seek out people who do in order to try and change their minds. But to each his own live and let live, preach on Atheist preach on.....
524825
Supposedly churches are open for everyone, regardless of their mental or physical flaws...  \n\nIt depends on why you are doing it really.  If it's a matter of trying to make a statement about your faith (or lack thereof) then it's your choice in how you demonstrate your feelings.  Just remember, no one, not a church or it's pastor have to put up with blatant rudeness.  And in demonstrating in this manner, you could be perceived as being deeply insulting.  A spectacle of this nature will only cause deep emotional reactions that do nothing to get your point across or show you are credible in your questions.\n\nCheers
70142
Please tell me why you don't go to Mosque?\nPlease tell me why you don't go to Temple?\n\nHow can someone be so ignorant to not consider the religous beliefs of others?\n\nAre you such a closed minded Christian, that other religions are beyond your comprehension?\n\nI don't go to church, so if you are justified in asking your question, my question for you is why do you go to church?
638187
Maybe both conversation and debate. Some people want to prove that Christians are wrong while others may be interested in what the religion has to say for itself. It's a confusing matter but people (even me) still participate in these topics.
1071659
Probably because there are questions being asked.  A lot of people find religion interesting and have opinion on the whole idea.
550911
Because sometimes to ask a question you have to have both sides of the story. Its not much use to you if you only value the opinions of the Christians and dont take into account those of other religions or non-believers. You may not agree with us, many dont but still there are 2 sides to every coin.  \n\nFor me, its becasue I want to understand your opinions and learn about other peoples faiths. Im living in a country which is multi cultural and I dont think it would be very prudent of me to make assumptions on other peoples faith or culture without first learning or understanding it. Im here to give (or at least try to) an answer to a question and an opinion that would not offend but to provoke thought without trying to convince you that your are wrong. Who knows maybe you are right that there is a God or maybe Im right that there isnt, regardless learning is the key.
232217
I beleive people are trying to find some sort of excuse for everything they do in life, and it is always easy to find some excuse or to blame somebody else. For me, it is really annoying when people put religion in everything they do, regardless of the religion.
25426
Independent?  A believer?  Why do you even need a label?  If someone asks, just say what you believe in, but that you don't feel you have to be in a specific building to pray.