Why do some people come to such negative assumptions or try to strike fear into people. I don't get it really. While pointing out something which is true 'wherever you are', it is kind of pessimistic. I like to think God is an optimist really. Someone who walks with God is quite capable of looking after themselves, I truly believe that. It's kind of like the parent that shelters their child and doesn't let them go out or have friends because 'there are bad people out there'.
You either believe you live in a hostile universe or a friendly universe. I like to think in God's view of equal love for anyone he sees it as a friendly universe. However if you are into what God judges (definitely not a reflection of what you judge right?), then you are probably going to live in a hostile universe. God is Love, God is Judgemental - these are both polar opposites in the Bible. What I've found is people tend to be more judgemental than loving, because, it's easier right? What slips out of you easier, love or judgement?
Perspective is everything.
I try not to assume someone is a naïve person, and that naïve is worse than cautious and paranoid. It's kind of like saying faith is naïvety, to some degree. If I have faith that someone is going to be fine, is that powerful, or is that naïve? Should I be telling them the world is a bad place don't trust anyone?