Unveiled Artist
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I notice this so far on RF with, Some: Hindus. Christians. Pagans. Probably more.
What is the reason for talking about spiritual topics of ones faith if not the bias of choosing who you want to speak with for whatever reason?
I came across this when talking to a Santeria practitioner. She, ans her friend mentioned because of Christian history they don't feel comfortable talking to white people interested in their religion. She was surprised I asked her about it being dark skinned. She said she rather black or Hispanic (majority and of course Africans) ask about it. There was too much bloody history that they associate all whites with colonization of their ancestors. I assume other religions outside christian and Islam who receives the same treatment from both overpowering religions. It makes sense. I'll say that.
So, I see some justification of not sharing your faith Beyond the basics. In other ways, I understand it is personal preference.
Is there a more, I guess, inner reason why sharing or talking is not preferred? Language issues? Culture? They don't understand scripture like meism? History?
Do tell???
What is the reason for talking about spiritual topics of ones faith if not the bias of choosing who you want to speak with for whatever reason?
I came across this when talking to a Santeria practitioner. She, ans her friend mentioned because of Christian history they don't feel comfortable talking to white people interested in their religion. She was surprised I asked her about it being dark skinned. She said she rather black or Hispanic (majority and of course Africans) ask about it. There was too much bloody history that they associate all whites with colonization of their ancestors. I assume other religions outside christian and Islam who receives the same treatment from both overpowering religions. It makes sense. I'll say that.
So, I see some justification of not sharing your faith Beyond the basics. In other ways, I understand it is personal preference.
Is there a more, I guess, inner reason why sharing or talking is not preferred? Language issues? Culture? They don't understand scripture like meism? History?
Do tell???