(March 13, 2015 at 11:25 am)watchamadoodle Wrote: O.k. what do you think about merely trying to persuade a person to believe the way you want them to believe?
How is debating any different than forcing a pill down their throats?
I think about this with my family and friends who are Christians.
Should I try to lead them to the promised land of truth as I see it (i.e. atheism)?
Should I let them believe nonsense if it seems to benefit them and benefit society?
Under some circumstances society will subdue and medicate psychotic people to make them function in society again. Why not force a belief pill down their throat if it benefits everybody?
People can look at the same facts and believe different things - especially with respect to religion. Some people are always going to believe things that are harmful to themselves and society. Why not "cure" them with a belief pill?
Are you able to discuss these topics with your family openly?
Do you think you would be able to persuade them of your position in the first place?
Is it possible the attempt would have the opposite reaction?
Quote:I don't understand why you'd come to a discussion forum, and then proceed to reap from visibility any voice that disagrees with you. If you're going to do that, why not just sit in front of a mirror and pat yourself on the back continuously?-Esquilax
Evolution - Adapt or be eaten.
