I wouldnt say that. Not that i believe in that nonsense anything, but no one is to say anyone isnt more of religious person than any other. Everyone picks/chooses in religion. Those people in the OP's story must have missed where ever it says not to start fights over 20ft of walking distance.
The truth is: Being of a religion doesnt make you a decent person. Bad people are bad people and the religious part generally(excluding a few nutjobs) is just a matter of where people think their going after death.