This kind of illustrates why I was a bit surprised. The conversation wasn't that diametrically opposed...it was private keys and reputation. I'll leave religion out of it and use another example...

Suppose I walked into a rugby meeting room and they're talking rugby injuries. I point out that the skills and activities in American football are similar and steps X, Y, and Z were taken to decrease injuries there. Then, I hear, "Rugby only here."

Oh, okay.