Religion is a tightly held set of beliefs that touches every part of a person's world view. When that world view could be attacked, it is natural to either start attacking first or to flee. I believe attacking someone's religion to their face brings about a fight of flight response just as if they were in danger of physical harm. \n\nTo be open minded about religion and religious at the same time requires a great deal of respect for others and their rights to their own beliefs.