Do we often attack others opinions personally because we are insecure in our own beliefs?

Question

It would seem to me that very few people respect other peoples opinions and views. Even more people seem unable to defend their own beliefs without making a personal attack at the other person involved. But what annoys me more is people who don't practice what they preach.

Ry-Guy I'm quite impressed because you are right and I can see your point. My question is somewhat demonstrative of what your saying. So far I think you might be right on the mark. Cheers mate.

Answer 1

Oh man.. ditto to that. It's like we're surrounded by hypocrates and people pointing fingers...

If anything, I blame it on people's lack of understanding. People that don't know why people of other religious orders do what they do get pissy about how they do stuff and condemn them to hell.

Personally, I don't judge a situation unless I get both sides of the story. That way, all loose ends are tied up.

Answer 2

Your question seems to contain a generalized personal attack, actually. This is not bad, per se, just demonstrative. People make personal attacks on people who hold different opinions for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the implications that another person's opinions might have on the world. Moreoever, opinions are personally held ideas. Having someone diametrically oppose you might feel like a personal attack to begin with. People who respond in kind might only be following their initial impulse. People who keep their cool and refrain from following their impulse like that appear much more level headed.

Answer 3

It should be possible to criticise, debunk and even ridicule other people's ideas and beliefs whilst at the same time respecting the people who hold them - After all, they may be on your side next week, if you persuade them that you're right and they're wrong.

However, the real pointer to insecurity is not attacking other people's beliefs but getting angry when people attack your own. Anyone who is secure and confident in their beliefs would not feel the need to go off the deep end when someone challenges their beliefs.

Answer 4

I often find that my opinions and beliefs are wrong, but that takes a great humility. A lot of times people blow me away with their opinions on things and I try to warp my brain to see how they came these conclusions. Sometimes I will have to "stand up" and let them know what I think and that is not always a good thing. I don't think it is a good thing to impress your opinions and beliefs on others, but lead by example. If you are annoyed by people who don't practice what they preach, you may be paying too much attention to them. Accept some humility in your life and always strife for perfection and in that way you're leading by example.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I agree, totally. Unfortunately though, it's human nature. People become wedded to certain beliefs for emotional reasons that have nothing whatsoever to do with reason or empiricism. The son't have the facts to back up their claims, and so, when challenged they lash out with invective. It's all they've got; and it's the ultimate proof that they're lacking in education. Sad, but true.

Answer 7

It truly is annoying. I feel it's cause someone doesn't have the mentality to come up with a intelligent answer, so instead they insult.
A prime example of this for me is if you go to the travel page of answers, under South Africa. Over the weekend one user posted a question defending racist apartheid. Every user who would answer and disagree, he'd post to check up on the reply he added, and like a teenager this user would edit his question over and over again to insult the answers he didn't like. He even implied that one user, who was obviously winning the argument was gay.
It annoys me, and sometimes it's hard to ignore these trolls, even if you know it's the only way to get rid of them.

Answer 8

Its a dirty job but somebody has to take hold and find truth. Opinions leave people hanging. Opinions are unproven as fact. Some people are leaders & some are followers. Leaders take opinions research them to find reality. Reality gives you a solid foundation to live on, a prooven path to follow. Opinionated fools mislead innocent people corrupting their lives. Someone has to intervene. Facts are facts, opinions are worthless. Maybes & guestimations are worth looking into. Opinions are simply useless words out of the mouth of a fool who don't know the differance in fact or fiction & too stupid to care who they hurt. Piss on those who get their little feelings hurt because of their OPINIONS.
Fact or opinion?

Answer 9

I would tend to agree with you on both counts. I've also found that sometimes it seems to be that someone is unable to ever get to a point where they can agree to disagree. Whatever the reason it is incredibly annoying!! ;-)

Answer 10

It definitely annoys me when people act one way and do another. I think people that attack another because ot their beliefs think they know everything and can never be wrong but seems like 90% of the time they are wrong..duh..