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I have wondered about that question for years. People who avoid experiences outside their belief systems often cite the strength of their religious beliefs as the justification for such an insular life.

Would not/should not such a strong faith serve as a bulwark against outside influences and be one's armor and support when confronted with challenges and temptations?

If beliefs are so fragile that they cannot stand up to different points of view, then those beliefs are pretty flimsy.