When you hear the word "religion"...

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What do you think of? Christian concepts of God etc., or all religions in general? There seems to be a bad habit of associating the words religion and faith with JUST Christianity. Somebody will say "I'm religious" and the natural instinct seems to be for people to assume the person is Christian. There are many, many religions and faiths and Gods, Christianity isn't the sole owner of those terms. I'm just wondering why one's gut reaction is to assume people are speaking from a place of Christianity. Is it just statistics taking over?

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Genocide. Small pox. Inbreeding. Just to name a few.

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I think dangerous conversation. To leave the area immediately.

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When I hear of the word religion, I think of "fights"

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I don't think of one particular religion. But in answer to the question I instantly think "the thing that should never be mixed with government desicions." 
I usually like to ask someone their religion at some point so I don't make the mistake of assuming which they follow (I'm athiest and hate it when people assume I believe in God so I assume people would appreciate it if I ask).

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It's because our society, speaking specifically to American society, has had been a narrative of Anglo-Christian. It has much to do with the predominant history of our country,  as well as those in power.  It doesn't make it right, but it's a classic story of history  (which is how we understand culture and how many have been taught to view xyz)  being understood from the narrative of the powerful/ Victor.

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i think many in america just assume christianity as america's a christian nation so to speak. i live in america and when i tell them how faithfull i am, how much i love god etc and then tell them i'm muslim the look of shock on their face is hilarious lol

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"Oh god, do I have to write another essay?" (I'm an anthropology graduate student.)

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When I hear or see the word "religion", my first thought is of the color purple.

But I understand what you're saying :p

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I don't automatically assume Christian.

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I automatically think of my faith (Jesus, God, scriptures, etc) when I hear the word "religion"... Just because that's what it means to me.  But if someone says "I'm religious", I ask what their beliefs/faith is.. I don't assume everyone is Christian.

When you hear the word "religion"...

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