I don't have experience living hundreds of years ago, but I would venture that folks back then also took great offense. By doing things like burning at the stake, etc. As much as folks who question my beliefs tend to rile me up, it's not as bad as when they show up with the sheriff, the priest and the executioner.
I should qualify the above. I actually do enjoy it when folks question my beliefs. If I can't defend it, then I probably should not believe it. What does rile me up, however, is when people take potshots at them and either are unwilling or not present to hear what I have to say in response. That's the travesty.
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