and religion discussion again

It seems like we have a had time focusin on the text in this class. It seems like we always get off topic and on to the topic of why some religions think they are better...blah blah blah. Honestly, I think it would be much easier if we could stick to the text during class, but it seems that no matter what, whatever setting we are in or where we are, people are always going to try and preach. Your one religion is the one you know best and that's what you're comfortable talking about. When we step out of our comfort zone people become very defensive and the converstaion turns to more of an argument. If people were more open minded and willing to talk about what they don't know, things would be easier. I am curious to know what religion people are and the views these religion take. But it seems there are the few who always talk and the others can't get a word in edge wise. Not that I mind hearing their views, but it all seems so off topic. Hopefully before the time we have to do our papers, we can get some actual discussion in about the text. I thought the looping idea was a good one though, it helped me out a lot in planning my paper.