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Why do we generalize?
Why is it so easy to assume that one obnoxious atheist represents all atheists, or one pushy Christian represents all Christians? We keep asking questions like "Why are the Christians here doing such and such," when it's not all the Christians (same with the Atheists, the Unbelievers, etc.) Wouldn't we be far more accurate and avoid some fights if we said "Why do *some* Christians...?" or "Why do *some* atheists...?" Or is it that too many people here *want* to fight?
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- Serinity4u2findLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
You are right, we group people. Race, gender, jobs, religion, etc. We categorize and generalize to the point that we miss a lot of important information.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Obnoxious pushy Christian. Lets just fight.
- ?Lv 41 decade ago
Yes, *some* come here with boxing gloves on!
I agree with you....the concept of generalizing groups together makes sense psychologically, as it is easier to pass judgement and hatred onto a group than onto an individual.
Blessings
David
- 1 decade ago
Yes you are right but people like to fight it seems as aposed to think freely.
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- 1 decade ago
Um I do that. I know from real life that you can't judge a group on a single person from it.
Source(s): Common sense - Anonymous1 decade ago
I'm sure most people aren't saying this literally.
It's like when we say "But all my friends are doing it!" or "I'm the only girl in the world who has no boyfriend", etc.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Good point. I'll watch myself for that.
