Can't add a thing to your comment. You obviously are a good observer of human actions and see this like I do. There are extremes of everything in life. But have you noticed how many left wing fruitcakes have gone off and started shooting up churches, schools and such? Are they mentally ill? Sure, but I see them as leftists who simply can…
Can't add a thing to your comment. You obviously are a good observer of human actions and see this like I do. There are extremes of everything in life. But have you noticed how many left wing fruitcakes have gone off and started shooting up churches, schools and such? Are they mentally ill? Sure, but I see them as leftists who simply cannot deal with or accept that in life everyone gets an opinion. They just don't know how to deal with this. Many young people are the worst at this as well. We have all known people who are good people but for a variety of reasons, cannot deal with news of traumatic events or horrible crimes and simply refuse to listen to such news. Emotionally, they just can't deal with or accept it. This country today has too many people who advocate for a litany of things but refuse to accept or even debate the consequences of the very issues they are so passionate about. That is just irrational and troubling at so many different levels. In my experience, I find liberals or progressives or Marxists (or whatever they are calling themselves today) emotionally driven humans. Reality, facts, experiences, and the truth never seem to enter into their judgements. They are just not able to reconcile reality with how they feel.
Yes, Marlan and Reddog. We are groping to understand this. Another hypothesis I have is that it's one of the side-effects of a decline in spirituality in our culture. I truly think spirituality has a real "grounding" effect on folks. It seems any sense of a divine presence or reality gives one a "Rock" (as the Bible terms it) under their feet. But, I may be completely wrong, because some of the liberals I'm referring to above are strong Christians.
One thing I know for sure, is that everyone in this commenting community should pat themselves on the back, because we are at least showing a type of courage to be able to LOOK at these things that have been distressing. We've been attacked alot, but we should recognize and honor this courage in ourselves.
Your explanation of spirituality is almost word for word what I hear from my wife often. I believe you both are correct. But this issue does not have just one cause, it is due to a variety of causes, and none are good for humanity long term.
I believe a huge contributor to their inability to even contemplate a different “narrative”, shall we say, is they’ve never been taught to think critically. That is an ability of such value it cannot be overstated, but it must be taught, learned.
If not it’s absence makes a person prey to any thought idea that comes down the pile, or going along with the “cool kids”.
Spirituality, or Christian ethics, can instill this as well, but the “art” or “technique” of critical thinking must be expressly taught, through challenging a belief system, or debating a topic, not just mindlessly accepting things as a given.
Another absolutely on target comment, Suzie. You "get it" as do so many people on this blog. Makes you wonder how so many people who are allegedly highly intelligent cannot deal with facts, the truth and reality. As my son so often says, these are the same people who bring their new Mercedes into the dealership after driving thru local flooding conditions and wonder why their transmission is shot and their expensive warranty will not cover the repairs. We all see "it", whatever that is, but it's hard to put a title or label on "it".
Can't add a thing to your comment. You obviously are a good observer of human actions and see this like I do. There are extremes of everything in life. But have you noticed how many left wing fruitcakes have gone off and started shooting up churches, schools and such? Are they mentally ill? Sure, but I see them as leftists who simply cannot deal with or accept that in life everyone gets an opinion. They just don't know how to deal with this. Many young people are the worst at this as well. We have all known people who are good people but for a variety of reasons, cannot deal with news of traumatic events or horrible crimes and simply refuse to listen to such news. Emotionally, they just can't deal with or accept it. This country today has too many people who advocate for a litany of things but refuse to accept or even debate the consequences of the very issues they are so passionate about. That is just irrational and troubling at so many different levels. In my experience, I find liberals or progressives or Marxists (or whatever they are calling themselves today) emotionally driven humans. Reality, facts, experiences, and the truth never seem to enter into their judgements. They are just not able to reconcile reality with how they feel.
Yes, Marlan and Reddog. We are groping to understand this. Another hypothesis I have is that it's one of the side-effects of a decline in spirituality in our culture. I truly think spirituality has a real "grounding" effect on folks. It seems any sense of a divine presence or reality gives one a "Rock" (as the Bible terms it) under their feet. But, I may be completely wrong, because some of the liberals I'm referring to above are strong Christians.
One thing I know for sure, is that everyone in this commenting community should pat themselves on the back, because we are at least showing a type of courage to be able to LOOK at these things that have been distressing. We've been attacked alot, but we should recognize and honor this courage in ourselves.
Your explanation of spirituality is almost word for word what I hear from my wife often. I believe you both are correct. But this issue does not have just one cause, it is due to a variety of causes, and none are good for humanity long term.
I believe a huge contributor to their inability to even contemplate a different “narrative”, shall we say, is they’ve never been taught to think critically. That is an ability of such value it cannot be overstated, but it must be taught, learned.
If not it’s absence makes a person prey to any thought idea that comes down the pile, or going along with the “cool kids”.
Spirituality, or Christian ethics, can instill this as well, but the “art” or “technique” of critical thinking must be expressly taught, through challenging a belief system, or debating a topic, not just mindlessly accepting things as a given.
Another absolutely on target comment, Suzie. You "get it" as do so many people on this blog. Makes you wonder how so many people who are allegedly highly intelligent cannot deal with facts, the truth and reality. As my son so often says, these are the same people who bring their new Mercedes into the dealership after driving thru local flooding conditions and wonder why their transmission is shot and their expensive warranty will not cover the repairs. We all see "it", whatever that is, but it's hard to put a title or label on "it".
Well said Suzie.Reason is teachable.