logic lessons

Wakas

peace all,

I've been reading this site lately, some of the content is very interesting

http//www.santarosa.edu/~dpeterso/permanenthtml/lessonFRAME.html

I'll quote a short part of one of the lessons...

Resistance to Change
a. Insecurity and Fear

Even if the belief you have is false, the thought of changing that belief is often frightening. This is usually because of the implications and consequences. What about all the effort you put into defending the old position? What about all those years of living as though that position were true? How will my life be different if I accept this new position? Will my family or my friends reject me?

Many continue to believe something which is false because it is comfortable and familiar. This is irrational and unhealthy, but common.

b. Fear and Tradition

Tradition is connected to loyalties. Loyalties are connected to relationships. For instance, if a person is raised in a religious home, many relationships are tied to that belief. It is traditional for family members to continue on. If information comes one's way which challenges that faith, there are psychological reasons that the person will not want to consider the challenges.

Always remember, truth cannot fall to criticism. Only those things which are not true can be revealed as false. One can challenge the truth all day long, and if it is true, then it will stand. If you are a member of a group which tries to shield itself from criticism, this should be a warning to you.

Wakas