I agree that people tend to shield themselves from opposing views, and perhaps faith plays some part in that, but I think what you're describing has more to do with https://brainlenses.substack.com/p/benfords-law-of-controversy, which says "when we find ourselves with little actual data and understanding, we fill in the gaps with passion and emotion."
I think this has more to do with the human psychological condition, defense mechanisms, etc... I could be convinced that there's some interplay with faith, but I would argue that healthy faith removes the shield/defenses in a lot of ways, as it can allow us to be more comfortable with things that are uncertain.
I agree that people tend to shield themselves from opposing views, and perhaps faith plays some part in that, but I think what you're describing has more to do with https://brainlenses.substack.com/p/benfords-law-of-controversy, which says "when we find ourselves with little actual data and understanding, we fill in the gaps with passion and emotion."
I think this has more to do with the human psychological condition, defense mechanisms, etc... I could be convinced that there's some interplay with faith, but I would argue that healthy faith removes the shield/defenses in a lot of ways, as it can allow us to be more comfortable with things that are uncertain.