How do you argue with someone?

Question

Who believes that it is 100% impossible for their beliefs to be wrong?

And don't even think of asking why this is in R&S.

Answer 1

You don't argue, you simply state your views as clearly as possible and hope that someone else will read and learn from them. Think of it as an exchange instead of a contest. If nothing else, you'll come away with a better understanding of how at least one other person thinks.

Answer 2

First, an argument is when two people think they are 100% right on totally opposite view points. They could both be right, who knows. Second, concede, ignorance is bliss, and some people, maybe this one, is very, blissful. Stick to your guns, just keep chugging on, your mission is not to change, convert, or persuade everyone, so why try. This person probably feeds off of your persistent, like a drama queen, thrives on the attention. The only relationship you have is you both agree that you disagree, and maybe that is the way it should be. Chow

Answer 3

How do you argue with someone who believes that it is 100% impossible for their beliefs to be wrong?

Your question reminds of the adage: My mind is made up; don't confuse me with the facts.

I have been wrong & will be wrong many more times before I breath my last.

Answer 4

It seems rather a waste of time. People believe what they believe very deeply, their experience of the beliefs they hold is as real to them as anything else they may have perceived.

The most important thing one can do in conversation with someone whose beliefs are that strongly held is listen and see if there is anything to be learned.

It is not likely that such a person will be persuaded to alter his or her views. But he or she might have something to say from which you can profit.

Answer 5

I dont argue with them. I debate them. I tell them what I believe, and why I believe it to be true, and then I listen to what they believe, and why they believe it to be true.

They'll tell me why they think my beliefs can be proven wrong, I'll tell them why I think their beliefs can be proven wrong.

If I think we're gonna get into an angry fight over it, I dont debate that person. I like people who can discuss their beliefs without getting mad, even if we believe in 2 different things.


For instance. I'm a christian and I have a friend who is atheist, and a friend who is a pagan. I cant debate the atheist because he has a nasty temper and always gets pissed off, so I dont think its worth it. The pagan friend doesnt believe in God either, but he doesnt have a temper, me and him have *calmly* debated religion many times, and we're still good friends. In the end we both accept that we're never gonna change each others minds, because we're both very strong in our beliefs..but we still value each others friendship enough to not let it come between us.

Answer 6

Why even try to argue. They are entitled to believe in thier faith as much as anyone else. It would just be breath wasted better spent on telling someone that you admire that fact that they has found something to believe in so strongly. Let it go at that." Live and let live" is a motto that more people need to live by.

Answer 7

Cut your losses, agree to disagree, and move on. Arguing with true believers is pointless. It reminds me of the old cliche: Don't wrestle a pig in the mud. You both get dirty and the pig enjoys it.

Answer 8

Why is this question in ... oh wait....

This is a question and answer forum. It is designed for people who would like to ask real questions to get real answers. People have completely butchered that idea.
Debate is very much like the game of Tic Tac Toe. Once you learn the basics it usually ends in a stale mate.

Answer 9

You don't. You can't reason with an unreasonable person. Let them have their belief, even if its wrong. Accept the way they feel and move on. Sooner or later they'll realize.

Answer 10

when i scream and yell at people to their face thats how i argue.
when it comes to internet protocol i try to be polite

i know full well that its almost impossible to prove faith wrong, but its not completely impossible the humble and faithful will listen to the truth and consider the facts of persuasion OR they will never be saved in ignorance.