Granted. Speaking as one. There are, however a number of classes of religious persons and believers in various other 'isms' (in particular certain political 'isms') that this very much applies to.
Anything that takes over a person's identity has this exact effect. From the extremists in either major political party to football teams, religions (and atheists) and people who wrap their identity around a brand name.. ie - Apple or Android, Ford & Holden, Mac or Windows, Canon vs Nikon etc etc.. humans aren't, by and large, rational across all things.
Quite possibly the most important petition to ever have been put up on change.org . Or not. Either way, you know this makes sense. (Caution : The comments contain strong language, and may not be safe for human beings, never mind work.) https://www.change.org/p/the-australian-public-reform-the-band-tism-and-represent-australian-at-eurovision-2015
Not all religious people are like this.
ReplyDeleteGranted. Speaking as one. There are, however a number of classes of religious persons and believers in various other 'isms' (in particular certain political 'isms') that this very much applies to.
ReplyDeleteAnything that takes over a person's identity has this exact effect. From the extremists in either major political party to football teams, religions (and atheists) and people who wrap their identity around a brand name.. ie - Apple or Android, Ford & Holden, Mac or Windows, Canon vs Nikon etc etc.. humans aren't, by and large, rational across all things.
ReplyDeleteSo very true, Paul Pichugin.
ReplyDeleteChange that sign holder to a anti vaccine study and who is right?
ReplyDeleteAh, but the anti-vax studies are provably false, and so are not facts, but lies. Your argument does not succeed.
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