I understand the frustration of why most people do not bother to learn, but am confused at why this is focused on Xians.
Certianly religious zealots have a hard time shifting away from dogma. That is they do learn, but it is rote learning their dogma. Philosophical (politico-moral-etc etc) zealots do the same. I see no difference and no reason to single out one specific religion.
What is more disturbing to me, is not the zealots, as they at least have a reason for learning dogma and eschewing objective investigation. Instead it is all those who say they are not like that, yet end up holding on to just as dogmatic of positions. These people have no reason to learn, and all the reason to question, dogma, yet do not bother making the switch.
Perhaps it is all about the ego or security of wanting to "know" something, in addition to feeling "objectively" justified with one's prejudices.
This message has been edited by holmes, 08-29-2005 05:58 AM
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