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There seem to be two subjects which are almost guaranteed to lead to nastiness - politics and religion. Is it impossible for people to listen calmly

to views they disagree with and maybe even discover a seed of doubt in their own beliefs?
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SW-User
It's not impossible. One example of it is one of the women from Westboro Baptist Church. I think it was their pastor's oldest granddaughter who ran their website. She debated online all the time with a Jewish man she met. It eventually led to her leaving the church.
alan20 · M
@SW-User Once had an atheist friend who regularly debated things with a Catholic priest. Neither changed their views but were able to maintain respect.
SW-User
@alan20 more of us should strive to do that.
alan20 · M
@SW-User I agree very much.