A freedom to choose or privately express your own religion is a trait
commonly seen in nearly all developed countries or colonies. Though,
there are still areas of the world in which unfair biases still exist
which may lead to an intense hatred or avoidance of religions outside of
their own. This can even lead to violent outbreaks or unfair treatment of those with opposing viewpoints.
Christianophobia deals with the extreme fear of Christians or the
Christian faith. While not commonly seen in the United States, this
phobia has been fairly predominant throughout the rest of the world.
Symptoms of Christianophobia
There are several ways to spot someone who may be christianophobic.
If you or someone you know experience one of the following viewpoints,
consider seeking professional therapy or external help in dealing with the situation:
- Conflicting religious views that lead to an intolerance of other religions outside of their own.
- An irrational fear that Christians are conforming together to take over the majority of the world.
- A fear that if Christians are not “stopped” they will do the same to their own religion.
- Avoidance of Christians
- Radically violent or complete intolerance of the Christian religion.
