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The same cognitive defense mechanism that prevents me from being religious (which I wanted, tried but couldn’t) also prevents me from adopting ideology.
by dgb23 5y ago
The same cognitive defense mechanism that prevents me from being religious (which I wanted, tried but couldn’t) also prevents me from adopting ideology.
- andrewclunn 5y agoI very much doubt this. 99 times out of 100 someone who says they are a-political, ascribe to some form of moral relativism, or don't have an ideology, very much are, aren't, and do. They either: 1) Lack the introspection to see it and are unaware of what they take on faith. 2) Are knowingly lying in order to appear more open minded than they are. 3) Are actively undergoing a crisis of faith period in their life where they are looking for a new foundation to replace one that has recently failed them. Put some skin in the game. Own your assumptions.