Why does it appear to be that so many people are argumentative about everything these days?
Why does it appear to be that so many people are argumentative about everything these days?
When people hold beliefs irrationally, they are not so inclined to allow others to fairly hold differing beliefs. Rational people don’t tend to argue, they enquire (Socrates sort of).
Beliefs held irrationally are beliefs held as truths (either objective or absolute). The ego is now protecting/defending them. The person’s beliefs are now considered essential to the ego’s sense of well being or safety. As a result, the individual “attacks” or attempts to disarm conflicting views of others.
Ideally, one should want to keep the company of those with differing views. However, everyone needs to permit all parties to have freedom of thought (and speech). In time, with open minds, the differences will be reconciled.
