Post by Sharx335Post by DexterPost by Sharx335Post by badgolfermanFamous atheist says he identifies as a 'cultural Christian' and is
'horrified' by promotion of Islamic holiday
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Post by Sharx335Post by DexterPost by Sharx335I know, I know....all this about so-called "inclusivity". But, ya really
think, that, say, over in India, they give a rat's patooty about, say,
Good Friday, or Christmas, for example. Ya think THEIR education system,
for example, allows students days off on non Hindu holidays?
I believe the "melting pot" idea is far, far better than our Canadian
idea of a "cultural mosaic" where people are encouraged to maintain the
culture of the area from whence they immigrated.
My family, for example, came over from England in the early 1800's and I
have absolute NO desire to travel over there. I am a CANADIAN, not an
Anglo-Canadian. I do not sit down or crave to sit down for a, say, roast
beef and Yorkshire Pudding dinner.
Once again, IMHO, I believe that having SIMILAR values make for a strong
country NOT, I repeat, NOT DIVERGENT values.
VALUES, not necessarily, OPINIONS. We are all entitled to our own
OPINIONS, but NOT our own FACTS.
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So, what's the difference between values and opinions?
Surely, YOU will tell ME what they are.
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I don't have a ready answer to this question. Frankly I never
asked it, nor was I ever asked, that's why I turned to you, oh
wise ones.
Funny though, it seems I'm not the only one who doesn't
have a ready answer to this question either.
Seems I had to do a bit of reading.
I won't quote it but the gist is that values are the...
oh, fuck it. Let's see what ChatGPT said. It's way
more eloquent than I could ever be.
"Values and beliefs are both important aspects of
human cognition and behavior, but they differ in
their nature and scope:
Values:
Values are fundamental principles or standards
that individuals or groups consider to be of significant
importance in guiding their actions, judgments,
attitudes, and behaviors.
They represent what is desirable, worthwhile, or
important to a person or a society.
Values tend to be relatively stable and enduring
over time and influence various aspects of life, including
decision-making, relationships, and moral judgments.
Examples of values include honesty, integrity, freedom,
justice, equality, compassion, loyalty, and respect.
Beliefs:
Beliefs are specific ideas, opinions, or convictions
that individuals hold to be true, often without
empirical evidence or proof.
They are cognitive representations of the world
that shape how individuals interpret and understand
their experiences and surroundings.
Beliefs can be based on personal experiences, cultural
teachings, religious doctrines, or other sources of influence.
Unlike values, beliefs may be subject to change or revision
in response to new information or experiences.
Examples of beliefs include religious beliefs, political beliefs,
superstitions, conspiracy theories, and scientific beliefs.
In summary, values are broad principles that guide behavior
and reflect what is considered important or desirable, while
beliefs are specific convictions or interpretations about reality
that influence how individuals perceive and respond to the
world around them. Values tend to be more enduring and
overarching, whereas beliefs can be more fluid and subject
to change."
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I'd say that's a good start, It's pretty broad and I would
say there are individual, generational, spiritual or cultural
differences in how each of us see these explanations.
For instance, I could easily see why this group is often in
conflict. In large part, I don't think we actually share each
others' values. Or our values only apply selectively, to our
own in groups. In fact, I think the single value we share
is conflict.
It's a conundrum.
For instance, what values do you have that you think
we, you and I, might actually share?
I wish Rob were here.