Sensitive Issues?

Had a discussion yesterday with someone who believes in the energy force as a palpable thing.

An object that is worshipped, it is believed, will be infused with such high energy levels that birds or planes are not able to fly above it. Pilots are said to alter its course upon reaching the mentioned area because all are aware of the fact that the force field cannot be penetrated.

My mind was filled with questions. If that was true, what keeps the energy force field expanding vertically... but not horizontally, where its worshippers crowd? So the inanimate object gains self-consciousness to direct an amazing force field that extends for miles above it to the height where planes fly.

Another friend advised, "Don't question people's beliefs. Sensitive issue"

Must it be?