Controversial Topics Thread

Most people who call others sheep are in fact the real sheep.

Simplification and group thinking: People often prefer simplified narratives and group categorizations over nuanced understanding. This is generally driven by cognitive biases, such as confirmation bias and the ease at which you can find conformation because of the internet. This makes it easier for people to rely on familiar categories rather than take the time to understand individual differences.

Power dynamics and social norms: Unconscious biases and prejudices can also be shaped by social norms, cultural values, and power structures. For instance, in some societies, anti-(add whatever here) sentiment might be fueled by political agendas, media coverage, or historical conflicts. We have a tendency to justify our own biases and prejudices, often through rationalizations or the "us versus them" mentality. Truth is, both are "sheep".

Thinking in groups is easy because 99% of the time you don't have think for yourself. It's much easier to repeat what other people say because it sounds good. Allot of people blame the media for this one and while that's true it's also very much human nature as stated above. Our species has had a horrible lack of critical thinking skills and many will easily dismiss fact-based information because it may contradict what they have already convinced themselves as fact.

Until you can truly embrace the idea that it's okay to have differing opinions and beliefs. Foster an environment where people feel comfortable expressing themselves without fear of judgment or persecution. Encourage fact based conversations with an open mind and most importantly admit when you're wrong. If you cannot learn to accept facts that are not fabricated then you will continue to believe you are right when your understandings may be skewed.

What comments will generally follow in response to what I have said:

Too long didn't read.

Many who agree with me will themselves be complete victims of everything I just outlined by being convinced that they are correct and everyone else is wrong.

Some will tell me I have no right to say this and I am just "liberal trash", "Part of the problem" or whatever infinitely repeated insult they have read somewhere else in the past 24 hours.

Some will think I am standing on a pedestal and think I am better than them. I never said or insinuated that and those people are often very one track minded and insecure about their own intelligence.

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Before I give you my personal answer, why don't you share a controversial opinion that you might have, OP? That way, we can establish some trust and attempt a conversation, instead of me talking to a wall.

Male circumcision should not be legal unless it's for a true medical intervention/correction. Male infant/female infant circumcision is genital mutilation and is a human rights violation.

Err...um...how about accepting Christ as your personal savior?

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