Focused Link: Three Simple Truths
Very interesting article. It gives us a simple understanding of three certain arguments done by most people nowadays. Below is an excerpt.
The full article:
http://catholiceducation.org/articles/apologetics/ap0191.html
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The first is, "Don't be judgmental." This declares that the source of the reprimand has taken no position on an issue, is above partisanship, and enjoys an "open mind." The object of the rebuff, it is implied, is a bigot. In fact, all moral decisions are judgmental; neutrality is impossible. How, for example, do you explain great evils, such as slavery or the holocaust, to a child or discuss these topics in a college classroom? Even the attempt to be neutral expresses a point of view. Ignoring the topics altogether makes a judgmental statement as well, however subtle. A society that could not judge right from wrong (and no such society has ever existed) could not function and would be easy prey for those less bashful about their beliefs. A person who cannot judge people and issues is incapable of thought. Someone who can judge and says he doesn't is either extremely naïve or a hypocrite. Of course, it is good to try to hear both sides of an argument, to weigh matters rationally, and to use discretion in pronouncing judgments. But judgmental we are, and must be.
The full article:
http://catholiceducation.org/articles/apologetics/ap0191.html
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The first is, "Don't be judgmental." This declares that the source of the reprimand has taken no position on an issue, is above partisanship, and enjoys an "open mind." The object of the rebuff, it is implied, is a bigot. In fact, all moral decisions are judgmental; neutrality is impossible. How, for example, do you explain great evils, such as slavery or the holocaust, to a child or discuss these topics in a college classroom? Even the attempt to be neutral expresses a point of view. Ignoring the topics altogether makes a judgmental statement as well, however subtle. A society that could not judge right from wrong (and no such society has ever existed) could not function and would be easy prey for those less bashful about their beliefs. A person who cannot judge people and issues is incapable of thought. Someone who can judge and says he doesn't is either extremely naïve or a hypocrite. Of course, it is good to try to hear both sides of an argument, to weigh matters rationally, and to use discretion in pronouncing judgments. But judgmental we are, and must be.
posted by Chipi Buenafe at
9:08 PM
1 Comments:
I saw someone put it this way once:
A: How dare you impose your beliefs on others!
B: How dare you impose your belief that people should not impose their beliefs on others!
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