In my experience, there are two things that evidence to me that such is not the case.
First, people often say they believe something, then go on to take actions, or say other things, that contradict their statement of belief.
Secondly, in my experience, those who truly have conviction in what they believe, rarely evidence a need or desire to convince others. That is to say that, most arguments people make about what they believe, often seem to devolve into "convincing themselves" that what they are saying is in fact true.
2007-07-20 03:27:09 · 8 answers · asked by Kevin G 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Your question suggests you're able to get inside the heads of others to examine what they believe, and what they don't believe.
And why they say they believe it, or don't believe it.
To steal your own words, "in my experience, [those who truly have conviction in what they believe, rarely evidence a need or desire to convince others]" people who spend their time trying to second-guess the motives of others are doomed to failure.
In my experience, people who post such nonsense have an axe to grind. They use such methods because the axe is too dull and worn out to justify grinding it.
2007-07-20 03:37:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jack P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like to use this rationale.....
If it isn't right, don't do it. If it isn't true, don't say it. - Anon
Sometimes people contradict what they say by doing the opposite, but this just seems to be striving for acceptance when they realise that others around them don't think the same way. Or if people do think the same way you can call on this quote...
Whenever other people agree with me I always feel that I must be wrong. - Anon
2007-07-24 00:40:16 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The test of a true belief is when it contradicts perceived self interest. Unless the belief encounters a conflict with self interest and yet remains unchanged, it can not be proven to be strong and genuine. Even then, it may not necessarily manifest itself for others to know... the test would just confirm to ourselves how strong our own beliefs are.
2007-07-20 10:52:55 · answer #3 · answered by small 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, yes I see the same thing, not in my good friends thankfully, but most people don't know who they are or seem convinced they are someone else entirely.
2007-07-20 10:38:59 · answer #4 · answered by pantsonfire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, of course not.
There are plenty of people who say that they do not believe in sin, but they still get angry, jealous, irritated. Deep inside they do believe in sin or they would not react.
2007-07-20 11:33:40 · answer #5 · answered by ineeddonothing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very good. Its not talking the talk; its walking the walk that matters. Glad to see others feel the same.
2007-07-20 10:32:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, except politicians. If we could always live up to what we believe, we'd be gods, not human beings.
2007-07-21 01:07:52 · answer #7 · answered by Bruce M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not in most case because people say one thing and do another that goes aganist all they believe..some times
2007-07-20 13:38:55 · answer #8 · answered by Faye 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋