Of course people are defensive/offensive about their faith! well by definition faith isn't something you should be defensive or offensive about. and well no i don't really understand we're they're coming from, despite them claiming it's a place of peace and love etc.

i think you're thinking what the church tells you to. that's the hypothesis your not having considered things like philosophy supports. i don't like philosophy, but you can't have a balanced opinion of something without thoughtful consideration. i mean, i might not go on about it, but i was a christian kid once, i know how powerful and slippery those influences are.

but like i said, i think there are more important things to talk about.