Rock* Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 When have you completely changed your view on a long held belief or opinion? This one seems to be a doozy. Isn't someone who doesn't have stable values and beliefs considered untrustworthy? I seriously can't think of any time I've had to change a longstanding belief or opinion. How would you guys tackle this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochi1543 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Isn't someone who doesn't have stable values and beliefs considered untrustworthy? I seriously can't think of any time I've had to change a longstanding belief or opinion. How would you guys tackle this? I don't think that's the case. I mean, people live for 80+ years now, what are the odds of them keeping the exact same opinion on EVERYTHING throughout their entire lifetime? I know it's harder to come up with something like that at a younger age. However, even at our age (20s-early 30s for most on this forum), it's possible to have experienced some changes. I think for most people our age it would be a transition from beliefs/values instilled by our parents to those of our own, which often differ. In fact, I think it's impossible not to experience changes to your values and beliefs unless you completely shield yourself from outside influences. Sometimes, you are just ignorant about something (e.g., when I was in my early teens, I was pretty disgusted by homosexuality, but once I got to HS and university, where I met and became friends with a large # of gay people, it changed 360 degrees). Other times, you simply encounter someone who's better educated and well-versed on the topic than you are, and have a revealing argument that causes you to realize that the other person's beliefs fit you better than the ones you held prior to the encounter. A frequently encountered case is when people change their opinions of abortion. I can't think of any names, but I have read about at least 2 70s abortion activists who have now become pro-life after gaining more personal experience with the issue. So it's hardly uncommon. I think it's just a matter of personal growth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMmd Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 (e.g., when I was in my early teens, I was pretty disgusted by homosexuality, but once I got to HS and university, where I met and became friends with a large # of gay people, it changed 360 degrees). . 360 degrees brings you back to the original point! you crazy homophobe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochi1543 Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 360 degrees brings you back to the original point! you crazy homophobe... Haha, you're right!!!! No, I think I'm just bad at trig.... hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMmd Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Haha, you're right!!!! No, I think I'm just bad at trig.... hehe hahaha lol good think trig is not in the mcat lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clkt Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 ^^ that "360 degrees" cracked me up! My views changed a lot since I started university. I see it as me gaining maturity and actually developing views that I can call my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Law Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 ^^ that "360 degrees" cracked me up!My views changed a lot since I started university. I see it as me gaining maturity and actually developing views that I can call my own. LOL omg 360 degrees. I love Jochi. She's a hoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0T6 Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 santa clause! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Law Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 santa clause! What about Santa?! ?! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clkt Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 santa clause! You mean at one time or now you have/had doubts in santa clause? blasphemy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfette Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 You mean at one time or now you have/had doubts in santa clause?blasphemy! He's seen the light! At one point, he had doubts about Santa Clause, but now he realizes that Santa's for real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Law Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 HAHA, that's such a relief. Glad you're on the path to recovery now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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