hypocritexposer
Well-known member
I've noticed on PB and in society, that people are quick to deny their beliefs.
If they believe strongly in something, and they believe it to be the truth, why are they afraid to meet any objection head on? Does truth not trump all?
Let's take socialism for example.
In Canada, we do have socialist aspects to our country. Developed over years, they seem to work, as long as they are not in excess, or too speedily implemented. We seem to have a good balance between socialism and capitalism!
But when you mention socialism, those that believe in it, run! They don't debate their point of view. Is it the connotation or the denotation that they don't want to debate?
But when you mention it, they hit you with a drive by, attack your character, understanding of the subject, and are elusive when trying to discuss the merits of their ideology. (if it works then educate us on it's merits)
Religious beliefs, same thing. ("the bible is bullshite) a recent comment on PB! Really, how? does it restrict your own personal beliefs?
There is a whole list of personal beliefs that people will not discuss. Why?
I can only think that they are afraid of being ridiculed.
Has our freedom to express our opinions/beliefs been so restricted that we fear to express them? If so, then I fear we are in more trouble than we realize.
If they believe strongly in something, and they believe it to be the truth, why are they afraid to meet any objection head on? Does truth not trump all?
Let's take socialism for example.
In Canada, we do have socialist aspects to our country. Developed over years, they seem to work, as long as they are not in excess, or too speedily implemented. We seem to have a good balance between socialism and capitalism!
But when you mention socialism, those that believe in it, run! They don't debate their point of view. Is it the connotation or the denotation that they don't want to debate?
But when you mention it, they hit you with a drive by, attack your character, understanding of the subject, and are elusive when trying to discuss the merits of their ideology. (if it works then educate us on it's merits)
Religious beliefs, same thing. ("the bible is bullshite) a recent comment on PB! Really, how? does it restrict your own personal beliefs?
There is a whole list of personal beliefs that people will not discuss. Why?
I can only think that they are afraid of being ridiculed.
Has our freedom to express our opinions/beliefs been so restricted that we fear to express them? If so, then I fear we are in more trouble than we realize.