Most people I meet assume that Christian means very conservative, entrenched in their thinking, antigay, antichoice, angry, violent, illogical, empire builders; they want to convert everyone, and they generally cannot live peacefully with anyone who doesn't believe what they believe.
Many people tend to believe that Christians are very conservative, rigid in their beliefs, and often hold negative views about issues like sexuality and abortion. They generally see Christians as individuals who are quick to judge and not tolerant of different perspectives. This stereotype paints Christians as angry, violent, and driven by a desire to convert others, creating an image of intolerance and conflict.
According to Philip Yancey in Christians and...
