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For most people who are religious, religion is the foundation of their lives. Regardless of denomination, it sets up the precepts upon which life should be lived and the basis for good and evil. When one's personal beliefs are challenged or ignored, they feel slighted and feel that their personal moral base is being undermined. To put it WAY TOO SIMPLY,we all like to be right, and if someone has a different religion, it means they think you are wrong.
Add to this that many religions teach that adherents should spread the word and help convert others(an obvious outcome if you believe your way leads to redemption/nirvana etc...) and you get the inevitable outcome of disputes.
The same theory of being right applies to those who do not adhere to a religious philosophy. They have beliefs that are often just as stong as those who are religious and will defend them just as forcefully.
Finally, religion is interesting. The many different ways in which people celebrate their faith are fascinating, and the concept of religion encompasses so many things that we, as humans, tend to argue about. Philosophy, politics, social mores, sex etc...all get wrapped up in religion. I seems inevitable that we argue about religion.
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