Who are you to judge whats rational or not??? I said what I did because I've seen way to many threads go down in flames, because of an outpouring of someones elses ideals, quickly followed by the piling on effect. Then that threads dead jed.....
I dont agree with Charlatan either...
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Originally Posted by Charlatan
I don't know what else to say but, that is their loss. If you believe in something or wish to discuss something, I don't see why anyone else having an opposing opinion (regardless of how passionate) should effect your belief system (unless your belief is just that shaky to begin with).
The point is, people are not always going to understand or believe in the same things you will (that's the universal you). To seek out only those who share your point of view is limitation to personal growth and probably one of the more nasty sides to a conservative mind set (nasty in that most don't see it as conservative... or see that they have such a lazy way of interacting with a difference of opinion).
But perhaps that's just me.
(and yes, I think this should go both ways in a discussion)
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I think its human nature to seek out those with a similar viewpoint, your friends aren't usually completely dissimilar, they often share at least some of your beliefs. I dont see how that limits your personal growth at all. Is growth based on a difference of opinion with others??? Accepting others even though they are different & and adding a modicum of respect may be a form of growth.