"Why do you feel compelled to defend their motivations for belief (and yes, this would seem to be an indicator of insecurity...in my estimation. If you must defend the superstitions of others to excuse your own)? But again, how you seem does not necessarily equate to how you feel." - Rhythm
I defend the motivations of others when they appear to intend well, even if their beliefs are seem irrational or foolish. I do this because the motivations are more important than the ideas that come out of that motivation. I will nonetheless lead them to reflect more deeply about their beliefs. That way, they can see for themselves if the beliefs they profess really match the feelings of their heart.
I'll take a good person with foolish ideas over a bad person with the right ones any day. Besides, I'm rather partial to Mercury myself.
I defend the motivations of others when they appear to intend well, even if their beliefs are seem irrational or foolish. I do this because the motivations are more important than the ideas that come out of that motivation. I will nonetheless lead them to reflect more deeply about their beliefs. That way, they can see for themselves if the beliefs they profess really match the feelings of their heart.
I'll take a good person with foolish ideas over a bad person with the right ones any day. Besides, I'm rather partial to Mercury myself.
