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I have found that there is in fact NO interaction with those of a certain religious persuasion. They will simply speak AT others, not WITH others. Once anyone proclaims themselves as being "of the truth" , as the "true" this or that, they will declare and assert that there can be no dialogue between truth and error. They will never truly hear another. Thus they are simply not worth interacting with because, as said, there can be no interaction.
Nevaeh0081 · 36-40, F
@SW-User it's hard, yes.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
No, provided the interaction is civil.
I do have strong views on certain topics but I know many of my friends may disagree with those.
Also I like to know both (or more!) sides of arguments, and why they exist.
Very often I realise the differing sides have points of agreement or at least some compromise, may have the better of some points; or may be based on facts ([i]not[/i] opinions, but facts) or experiences I do not know or had misunderstood.
Unless you take that position you risk never properly understanding matters, motives and views that can be hard or even unpleasant to comprehend anyway, so never properly discussing the matter itself in any useful way.
At worst, isolationism will prevent your learning anything useful about the world around you. "Learning" means understanding, too, not just vaguely seeing or nodding sagely at only those views you like. You might still disagree with whatever it is, but at least from a point of comprehension.
Not only in politics either, but in other social matters like religion, too.
I do have strong views on certain topics but I know many of my friends may disagree with those.
Also I like to know both (or more!) sides of arguments, and why they exist.
Very often I realise the differing sides have points of agreement or at least some compromise, may have the better of some points; or may be based on facts ([i]not[/i] opinions, but facts) or experiences I do not know or had misunderstood.
Unless you take that position you risk never properly understanding matters, motives and views that can be hard or even unpleasant to comprehend anyway, so never properly discussing the matter itself in any useful way.
At worst, isolationism will prevent your learning anything useful about the world around you. "Learning" means understanding, too, not just vaguely seeing or nodding sagely at only those views you like. You might still disagree with whatever it is, but at least from a point of comprehension.
Not only in politics either, but in other social matters like religion, too.
WanderingThrough · 31-35, F
Heck no, we all have the right to believe what we want. I don’t engage with people who are verbally abusive when trying to make their point because there are ways to disagree peacefully. I just don’t have the patience for the nonsense that occurs when people start fighting about their beliefs.
Mostly but not always.
Same applies to beliefs and values; i prefer atheists, agnostics and Buddhists.
But I'll happily converse with persons of any view, so long as they're willing to talk in a civil and friendly way.
I like to understand the points of views of others - how they came to hold them, how they feel it supports their life, and so on.
If I come across someone who is rude, evangelistic or just unable to give their reasons - I'll back out and avoid them.
On rare occasions I have been triggered by rudeness - and I regret those errors.
Same applies to beliefs and values; i prefer atheists, agnostics and Buddhists.
But I'll happily converse with persons of any view, so long as they're willing to talk in a civil and friendly way.
I like to understand the points of views of others - how they came to hold them, how they feel it supports their life, and so on.
If I come across someone who is rude, evangelistic or just unable to give their reasons - I'll back out and avoid them.
On rare occasions I have been triggered by rudeness - and I regret those errors.
TurtleEclipseOfTheHeart · 22-25, F
PhluorescentLeech · 36-40, M
Of course dont allow political leaders drive a wedge between people with different ideas.
Or to tell why and how you disagree with others filling you with preconceived ideas that stop you from listening with an understanding mind-set.
Or to tell why and how you disagree with others filling you with preconceived ideas that stop you from listening with an understanding mind-set.
Nevaeh0081 · 36-40, F
Well, it does make it easier.
But, " talking " with others with different perspectives sort of ...... broadens your horizons. 😉
As long as both parties are civil, I welcome it.
It opens the mind.
But, " talking " with others with different perspectives sort of ...... broadens your horizons. 😉
As long as both parties are civil, I welcome it.
It opens the mind.
BohemianBoo · M
No, but I will refuse to be friends with someone if their politics are bad enough. If someone believes in something truly disgusting, I won't just shrug it off.
MartinII · 70-79, M
Certainly not. But only with people I know, or believe, are capable of having a reasonably calm argument and can appreciate an opposing point of view.
DDonde · 31-35, M
no