Why do people demand so much from Religions and Myths?
820377
very good question. to me its more of what people demand of themselves. people who are led to believe that something is true all their lives, then have that belief questioned or shaken, take it personality as an attack on their very identity. and thats not surprising, because many people base their entire identities around these stories and beliefs. thats why the whole issue is so personal, and people get so offended so easily by it\n\nbecause of this, people have to zealously defend and prove and apologise for their beliefs. rather than acknowledge the possiblity that ANYTHING you believe today can be proven false tomorrow, these people have trapped themselves in the mindset that even though new information is being discovered daily, what they believe to be true based on 4000 year old stories will always be true. and thats sad
1117641
EXACTLY. The reason is because they wanted their god to be above all others. Although they are all the same---mythical.\nThey wrote the lines in the Bible where it says that he can't have a name or whatever, for pride--- to rise above other religions.\nWhat's worse than non-tolerance for other religions? I don't know anything that is.
846046
I personally think that we are afraid of differences of religions because we may be shown that what we have believed all along is not correct!   My mother was old school with her attitude that if such and such religion was good enough for her parents, it was good enough for her, and lots of folks are like that. They don't WANT to hear or learn about anything different, because then they might have to rethink everything they know and believe!  It's just easier for some to go with the flow rather than learn something new that may change everything!
802578
A lot of people get touchy when they are trying to show you their truth and you make a valid or logical point that doesn't fall in line with their beliefs. They are too stubborn or too afraid to admit there may be other possibilities because they have been conditioned to believe that you are damned to hell if you question any part of their particular religious doctrine. Therefore, if you don't take their word for it even if they can't show or prove they are right, the only way they can fight you is to shut you up or get rid of you so you would have less chances to influence anyone else to question what they deem to be the ultimate truth.
948609
Because people are not ready to accept the facts what is happening in their real life. Having so much of desire beyond their limits and they want to get it by crooked way, and sometimes coincidentally it happens they started believing it strongly.
1176939
Human's are ego driven. They ask questions (sometimes), not to get the truthful answer, but to get attention. They want responces that tailor themselves to an image that they already have of themself. Answering otherwise conflicts with their personal beliefs.\n\nAnd don't get me wrong. But this world is FILLED with people who have problems when others conflict with their personal beliefs.\n\nSome people just live blind... who need to OPEN THEIR EYES.
272418
Mainly, it's due to a lack of even basic understanding.  Many people prefer to believe what they are told rather than dig deeper to find out what we're really about.  I'm not a Wiccan, but I am a Pagan, so I know where you're coming from.  People have it in their heads that we kill kitties, eat children, turn people in to toads and cavort with Satan on a regular basis.  I don't know about you, but my life is devoid of the killing, toad turning, child eating and general cavorting.  \n\nPeople don't want to see that we are doctors, lawyers, business people, mechanics, soccer moms and dads.  They don't want to see that we are pretty much the same as them because it takes away that mystery and fear of the unknown.  Most people in my day to day life have no idea that I'm a Pagan. They know that I'm a good person with a good heart.  Some stop talking to me when they find out, which is really their loss and not mine.  Others are just fine with it. \n\nI'm truly saddened by the ignorance and hatred I see here on a daily basis.  If people opened their minds and hearts, there would be a great deal less suffering in the world.
509767
Even if there was only 1 religion, it would still be nonsense.  They're all just a bunch of myths and legends supported by emotional appeals.
489275
I agree with you. Some people have weak minds, and need religion to support them. For some of these people, it's a benefit, for others, a mental parasite. Some people have strong minds yet still hold religious notins dearly. That's the way things are.\n\nI have neither. I am an atheist and a satanist, so I am just giving my outsider's observations.
578818
its funny how a fictional story can shake there beliefs so much. \n]\nmy guess is they are not really secure in there beliefs.
301158
I agree, I think it is because they're basically afraid. They need to believe that what ever happens is for a reason nothings random. Many of them couldn't exist without believing that. They have to believe there is an after life and a god. \nSo, anyone who doesn't think their way is a threat to their belief. Then there is the fact there are some many different groups that think different from each other then add us the none believers in, they have to question why they believe and we don't.\nDo we ever try to convince them they are wrong? No we don't care. That is my take.
494853
there are more of us than most people would like to think. I think it's because we are less dramatic, less hypocritical and more open minded than most. Most wiccans seem more at peace and have not the need to criticize or convert so as a more accepting religion we tend to be over looked. I like to believe that perhaps they will understand in the next life or perhaps the one after that. I mean they will understand when the Gods want them to, or not whatever.
920958
All religions have an end-of-the-world myth. And in every religion there are a limited number of people who become mesmerized by this imagery. They usually are persons with morbid preoccupations and control issues.
950204
The real reason is lack of knowledge. When what you know is rooted in research and factual data, it's hard to get upset over information. But so much of what we know in this country is fantasy or make believe, we don't like anyone challenging beliefs that may not be rooted in reality but we've invested so much of our lives in.\n \nTake religion for instances. I'm not saying that Christ didn't exist, but I just think some of the stories (all of which were told by people who didn't have as much knowledge about the world they lived in as we do today) are far fetched and truly of fantasy. For instance, let's look at heaven. It's described as the land of milk and honey and the streets are paved with gold. Well we could actually create that place right here on earth now. And if you are in a spiritual form, what do you care about milk, honey, or gold? I think the stories were limited to our imagination back then and we've advanced so far technologically now, the heaven of old would bore most of us today.\n\nIf people would look at religion and politics objectively and not emotionally, people wouldn't be so sensitive over these issues. We confused knowing with believing which may explain why people are so sensitive today.
572715
People are not satisfied to what they are doing ? So There Mind is Puzzle and they still find new gods every time who come and protect there lives ...:) My Thougts
769148
Why are some people so offensive about other peoples religion?
404758
People get enthusiastic about talking about their faith, or talking about an issue that seems to involve their set of beliefs. It just so happens God is a hot topic, espeically on these boards. Part of the problem may be (and i have to admit i dont know what your questions were) no feels they know enough to answer your questions. Much like most people on here id imagine, i try and answer questions that i think i can have some benefit to the asker. If your questions were either too specific or about an area no one felt comfortable answering (other than the wiki paste) then that might be why.