It's bad to hate people for their race or religion.
Tara has a sister with a partner from a religious group that has beliefs which conflict with her own.
Tara wants to meet her sister's partner.
Tara tries her best to have an open mind and judge him according to his actions.
Tara allows herself to be against her sister's partner from the get go and acts accordingly when they meet.
The partner feels more comfortable with the family after having met the sister.
The partner senses something is wrong and does not feel very welcome.