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Originally Posted by Felicity
Why are people so afraid to look within? What is so threatening about that? I've always loved discussion and listening to other people's ideas and views. Do I accept them all? No!! But does 'listening" and thinking, observing and considering mean that I lose sight of truth? No!
Why are people, if they're convinced of truth, so afraid to hold views, opinions and mindsets about that up to the "light", scrutinize and examine them and see if there's a possibility of error?
Having said that, I do believe that this kind of forum is probably NOT the place for new believers or for those who are immature in their faith and walk with God.
Some of the craziest things are put forward here as truth.  |
Felicity, I agree with this wholeheartedly. I've often asked the question "If we know what we believe why are we afraid to entertain opposing viewpoints"?
But, the answer I get from some is, "That's exactly why - I KNOW what I believe, so why should I waste my time arguing?"
I guess it's all in how you look at it...........in my experience, the people who usually don't want to discuss things are the ones who are struggling with their own beliefs and don't want to be faced with their insecurites - myself included!
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