People are defensive about their religion because they are taught that their religion is the only "true religion". Also, I think maybe it is the only outlet for their ego that they feel safe with since their religion teaches them to withhold the ego.
It all comes down to dogma and training. Humans can be trained just as easily as animals and it takes a special spark of human creativity and will power to break free of that training.
I was raised christian and was made to go to church every sunday with the parents. When I realized it was not for me, I spent alot of time disliking all religions. Now I realize that my parents just did what they thought was best. They have a totally different mindset about so many things including religion.
"god" is everywhere. within and without. everywhere you look and in all you perceive...
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