"Trying to reason with people who are obstinately closed-minded, dogmatic or prejudiced is unlikely to be effective. The only remedy in such cases is to try to mitigate the harm their vices do to themselves and to others."
Do you spend time debating the faithful? Here is an enlightening article about what may be a better solution - mitigate the harm they cause.
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It’s easy to see the obstinacy, close-mindedness, dogmatism and prejudice in other people.
Not so easy to see are the very same attributes within ourselves.
No one can change another person, but through respectful conversations each person might change his own personal perspective to a degree.
There is no absolute truth.
WilliamFleming
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Mar 16, 2020
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I must disagree, because I was once fundamentalist, dogmatic, etc.
I am forever grateful to those who questioned me, argued with me, and even (gently) mocked me.
AmyTheBruce
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Mar 15, 2020
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Lucky for you that you were not "obstinately closed-minded, dogmatic or prejudiced." Otherwise, you may have gone to church today.
A good dose of history and ancient religions generally shuts them up for some time!.when they see the roots of their current beliefs it gives some pause....some ...close their minds.
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Mar 15, 2020
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