Why can't people respect others' opinions and views?
Some people do respect others’ opinions and views but the majority of people do not because they feel like there can only be one ‘correct’ opinion and that the so-called correct opinion is undoubtedly theirs because they must be right. For example, if Ken agrees with opinion X but opinion Y and Z exist as well, Ken may think that since only one opinion can be correct, it has to be the one that he believes in.Most people tend to think in a relatively narrow and single-minded fashion which prevents them from thinking of other perspectives on their own. When you think of something, you are most likely very clear on why your perspective is justified because you came to your conclusion and opinion based on a set of reasons which is logical and makes perfect sense to you. This is why your opinion is ‘correct’ and ‘right’, to you at least.And this happens for every single person. They know why their opinion is logical and expect everyone else to come to the same conclusion as them because they neglect the fact that not everyone thinks in the same way as them and will make the same links and connections as them to arrive at the same conclusion as a similar event So since a person is not able to think in the same way as a person with a differing opinion, the differing opinion will seem to lack logic and reasoning while their own opinion has both of them and is correct. Thus, a lack of understanding of the differing opinion could lead to someone’s lack of respect for a differing opinion or viewpoint.Another reason that some people may be unable to respect differing viewpoints is that a bias against a particular viewpoint has been ingrained in them. For example, if as a child, Joe has been told that opinion or viewpoint A is wrong, this bias against opinion A could become deeply ingrained enough in Joe that when he grows up, he won’t even question why opinion A is ‘wrong’. This would lead him to be unable to understand opinion A and thus, be unable to respect it.In conclusion, people may not respect others’ opinions because they believe that only one opinion can be the ‘correct’ opinion, they lack understanding of the differing opinion or they have biases against certain opinions.Hope this helps!
Does anyone think friends with benefits is immoral?
I'm just asking out of interest, I have my own opinions on the matter and although I'm open to others opinions mostly, on moral issues I have pretty set views. So I'm not asking if you think it's a good idea, but does anyone think that it's actually immoral to sleep with someone you have no intention of dating? And why? Thanks XxX
What's your opinion of Ayn Rand's "The Fountainhead"?
I thought it was the worst book I've ever read, both from a literary and philosophical point of view. However, it wouldn't have gained it's support without somebody thinking it was good, so obviously there's a differing argument (Which, according to Ayn Rand, I shouldn't care about, since I'm God).
What is your opinion Ayn Rand?
Good for you for breaking away from your teacher's opinions. My HS English teacher nearly 40 years ago said the same thing, and my first English teacher in college actually offended me by telling me I would "grow up and out of Rand's ideas". I never did; and I never went back into that teacher's class. But I think you misspoke when you said: "make a man believe being happy is selfish and you'll rule that man forever." Rand taught that being happy IS selfish: "The Objectivist ethics proudly advocates and upholds rational selfishness—" "To redeem both man and morality, it is the concept of “selfishness” that one has to redeem." http://aynrandlexicon.com/lexicon/selfis... .....and you can't rule a man by teaching him the truth. You wouldn't want to rule him anyway: "An individualist is a man who says: “I will not run anyone’s life—nor let anyone run mine. I will not rule nor be ruled. I will not be a master nor a slave. I will not sacrifice myself to anyone—nor sacrifice anyone to myself.” http://aynrandlexicon.com/lexicon/indivi...
Struggling agnostic in search of opinions or thoughts of how to overcome agnosticism.?
I think you're very right about many things- christianity, and many religions who embrace that title have been abused for power, political gain etc. throughout time. I think you're right in saying there isn't, or couldn't be ONE right religion. I there are many religions, or teachings that are very good and hold truth. Hindu people encourage the exploration and acceptance of many religions or teachings. A very good friend of mine calls herself is hindu/catholic. There isn't really a way to prove that there is a God or higher power so I could never really convince you to abandon your 33% agnostic ways but a big part of being spiritual is embracing what your heart tells you not what your head tells you. There is an extraordinary book by Paulo Cohelo called "The Alchemist". I suggest you read it. It could very well help you on your search for answers. I also always recommend you explore religions and teachings for yourself and then pray/meditate (whatever) about what you've learned and see if your heart is into it.