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I’m not sure what you would consider indoctrination, but I was raised in a traditional religion and was considering a religious career when I started debating d
by ewzimm 5y ago
I’m not sure what you would consider indoctrination, but I was raised in a traditional religion and was considering a religious career when I started debating doctrinal issues with others. It wasn’t a lightly made decision to admit that some of my opponents had better arguments, but I was more grateful to be educated than disappointed that I had been wrong. I have always preferred the knowledge that comes from losing to a worthy opponent to the satisfaction of winning an argument.
- rvbissell 5y agoMy reply was influenced by my own experience & biases. While I'm generally negative towards religion overall -- because of the specific one I was brought up under-- I do have to recognize that some people have had healthier, more positive experiences with their own. So when I said 'indoctrination', I was specifically thinking of religions that shield their untenable doctrines by vilifying critical thinking skills.