Why don't people understand that?

Question

Why don't people understand that bigotry is equal to racism? Technically they both mean the same thing, except bigotry can be called to all concepts. Anyways, what makes a religous bigot or any other kind of bigot any different than a racist? Aren't they both equally bad? Explain.

Answer 1

a bigot is not necessarily a racist ... but a racist is a bigot.... both are prejudice.

Answer 2

I agree, they are equally wrong. Perhaps racism had received more public attention, so bigotry (especially religious and supremist types) are not noticed as much.