What is the basic motivating factor for LGBT violence and discriminatory laws? Note the links below regarding the teachings, not individual beliefs about such, of Christianity and Islam on the subject. Now, picture a society where science-based thinking and actions were overwhelming the basic harmful teachings* of Christianity and Islam. While the vast majority of religious PEOPLE are honest and peaceful, these religions contain teachings that inspire and inflame those who, for whatever reason, are deluded and/or mentally unstable: