why do religious people do this?
914672
because it's like they bought a chevy and want the rest of the world to buy a chevy because they're not sure on their own if it's better than ford, but if you buy one too, then maybe it is
941087
Aw, they do it because they think it winds us up. I know it doesn't really, but they get taught that in Bible class as a way of making it look like Christianity keeps you cool. I say, listen to Pat Robertson, Ian Paisley or Rush Limbaugh for five minutes and tell yourself that Christians aren't popping a vein out of their necks with suppressed rage.
328177
Those types  do it because they are afraid of anyone who is different than them.  In the end, they are more fanatical than religious.  \n\nTruly religious people look for the good in everyone and strive to live by the guidelines of their religion in a positive and wholesome way.  They may not approve, and in acting on that, they are trying to guide a person into a more positive way of life.  But they don't ostracize or judge.  As you said, it is God's place to be the ultimate judge.  \n\nIt isn't just religious people that judge though.  I have found that more and more people are liable to make snap judgements about people - causing them to act like gossipy high schoolers.  The best thing to do is to avoid people like that and those you mentionned and surround yourself with people who love and care about you.  Good luck with whatever you are being judged on.
225703
Because Religion turns people into mindless idiots.
1065423
Religious people are a danger to all of us, i.e. the 9-11 attackers.  Religious people try to prevent schools from teaching science, namely evolution.  Religious people aren't really thinking, they're just reciting what they've been indoctrinated, and it's quite irritating to listen to.
881088
Well Those who do it are not even Muslims from their hearts...\nThse are the people who are brainwashed by some terrorist organizations who are actually against Islam...\nWho want to insult Islam & give Islam a bad name....\nSo they kidnap poor muslim teenagers, & train[brainwash] them for years & just make them agree that if they blow them selves up, the will get heaven & their family will be supported financially for lifetime......\n\nSo actually the point is that as Allah has given humans FREE WILL, he does what he wants....\n& he trains people to blow themselves in the name of GOD which is totally against Islam...\n\nAll this is just scam ....\nthere are people other than Muslims who r doing all this naming Muslims do it....\n\n\nIts a big conspiracy against Islam....
224006
because christians get pissed when you make them think! ;)
954039
lol. You realize that Christians do that everywhere. Even in their own country. And it's because their religion teaches that they should do exactly that.
843196
I don't know. Some people do it to annoy others, some simply do not know better or think before they do so.
196289
They do but it is unusual. In some countries and religions it is considered `unclean' and very against the faith so it is definately not the norm. If you are uncomfortable with it do not do it!
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.
663529
Because they are seeking validation through others.  That's what a codependent person does.  And religion is one of the most codependent types of cults there is.
254420
The same reasons people practice any religeon. It's what they prefer to believe in. It makes the most sense to them.
539351
its an issue of faith perhaps...as an atheist you are not bound by any desire or "code" of what you can or can not subject yourself to...\nas a christian, why would someone want to expose themselves to something that goes against their faith and against god, doing so might get god rather pi$$ed at them and then he won't cure their aunt or help them find their hat when they pray.  ok, that was pushing it a bit far...but you see what i'm saying?  on one hand someone has a code of conduct to not expose themselves to certain things, and on the other you do not....now its not like it is written in stone (no pun intended) that christians not read or look at atheist things...but its acted as if it is...never mind christian scholars who study non-christian subjects to be able to refute them....i guess they are just making a sacrifice for the rest.  \npretty much ever religion has this sort of built into it anyway...if it didn't people might be constantly jumping sides as they learn about other religions...the point of a religion is to get and keep followers, and that requires keeping alot of people in the dark.  since religion has no actual physical "law enforcement" for it, it does it using threats of eternal damnation.
870621
because religious nuts IMPOSE their religious beliefs on everyone else.
812187
Mainly because people are looking for a way to not be responsible for their own actions.  They don't want to ponder if it is okay to steal to feed your family, they want a higher power to tell them.\nI'm more concerned why people think others have no morals because they DON'T belong to a religious group.
801944
Because deep down they realize that religion has no real basis in fact.  Therefore, they fear reasoned arguments by anybody else, especially non-believers.