The error in viewpoints is not a thought that all viewpoints are wrong or that there is one really viewing, but the idea that we already made some assumption prematurely and anymore detail on whatever we are: reading, listening, looking at or talking about; will not help us understand more about the subject in hand. This is also, not about how to fix this problem that we all deal with. It is more inline with raising to think about.
I do not know how of you are readers or writers, but I know for myself there is a problem with is many times. I disregard something informative, because of the: author, language or idea. But, I usually catch before I make up my mind on the subject. I have not found a way to resolve myself from this. I just need to realize that my mind will make conclusion before, I even read the conclusion of the material. Probably the one thing that bring this to mind and my need to write about is: that we have become a society that fear opposition.
Before, I go on. I need to mention that I am a true believer in the idea that the world is black and white. I do not believe that there is gray area. The things that causes us to do what would fall on the black side of the line or what we think is a necessary evil; is considered gray. To me it is black. I will admit that I do what would consider to be black . I will not deny it or justify it. It exist, because this world is not right with itself. We live in a world that is fallen from grace. So, we cannot fully avoid the black side of the line. To do so is to rid yourself from this world. You cannot exit in this world and not step foot of the black side. So with been said and all. I also do not believe in relative truth, but that is a topic for another time. I am pretty sure some of you already stopped reading this by on and if you have not. Well, then let continue on this journey of the problem with viewpoints.
I believe that we should not be afraid of opposing arguments and not embrace them with open arms, but see and hear what they are about.
I look at ideas like I look at people. I do not know the person by just seeing them and so is an idea. You cannot know what the idea is about by the title of it or the author of it; only small part of it. That is not enough to make a valid conclusion. That could lead to trouble in defending your argument about the subject, whatever it might be.
Just reading things or hearing people that already agree with you is not a enough to know the material. You can only talk about the material in the circles that is the accepted idea. When you go on to talk about that material to others that have a different view you either will look: ignorant, one-sided or hostile. They to you will look in those ways as well.
The way you may look as if you are ignorant; is if you fail to prove your point. The way you may look as if you are one-sided; is that you do not do just with your believe and leave unchanged. The way you may look as if you are hostile; is that you start yelling your point, because you have became frustrated do to the lack of material you possess.
I do believe that you should engage in discussion to refine yourself in your beliefs. I truly believe that we all should discuss our beliefs with others that do not have the same viewpoint, because that will help understand that "I am faulty". That will humble ourselves. It will show us that we cannot know everything about a specific idea or subject. I also believe, it is important to come to the opposing idea or person with a humble manner. Cockiness will sure fail you at one point or another. And ignoring an idea or person; does not make it inexistent.
So, overall it might be a good idea to read things from people that do not share your viewpoint. I believe (if this was practiced more and taught in schools); we would be more graceful with one another. There would not be heated arguments with ignorant fools. And we might just get a chance to understand one an other. I think that would be great. For both sides of any idea or subject.
