Of course. Provide them with proof that they are wrong and that you are right. — Tzeentch
Too optimistic. The fact that the greatest scientists of the 20th century were discussing the principles of quantum mechanics for decades and none of them substantially changed their opinion seems to be a bit discouraging.I think an equally interesting question is, can/do people change their own deeply rooted beliefs? — Pantagruel
what does that tell you? — ISeeIDoIAm
That I remain within the bounds of reason to the extent that I wield it well; that I don't confuse what I can imagine with what is real; that I don't confuse my hopes with facts; that I don't give up the truth for a false promise; that I'm content with what is than be ecstatic about what might be... — TheMadFool
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↪TheMadFool And you are right in those feelings, for you could be right. Yet also you could be wrong. That's where faith comes in. — ISeeIDoIAm
Case 2: I believe in God and I think no one could convince me not to believe. And I believe this because I don't believe in God because my parents taught me so. I went through a long process of thinking, I listened to the pros and cons, and I finally got to the conclusion that God exists. So I've been exposed to the information so far. The only thing that could theoretically make me change my mind would be something very original, a totally new argument against the existence of God. The issue here is that everything that could be said about this topic has already been said in my opinion. — Eugen
If people cannot be bothered to challenge their own fundamental beliefs, why would they every think that that someone else might be persuadable? — Pantagruel
With the necessary time and methods can a man change the belief of another man, no matter how powerful that belief is, or are there certain beliefs that are rooted so strongly that they simply become irreversible and they cannot be changed not even in an eternity? — Eugen
With the necessary time and methods can a man change the belief of another man, no matter how powerful that belief is, or are there certain beliefs that are rooted so strongly that they simply become irreversible and they cannot be changed not even in an eternity?
EG. Could someone/something convince those Budhist monks who set themselves on fire for their cause to become atheists and think Budhism is wrong? — Eugen
In my experience it's not normally the case that one person changes another's mind in the way you indicate. Rather, each person's encounters with the speech of others contributes to change in that person's philosophical outlook over time.With the necessary time and methods can a man change the belief of another man, no matter how powerful that belief is, or are there certain beliefs that are rooted so strongly that they simply become irreversible and they cannot be changed not even in an eternity? — Eugen
If you're trying to convince someone that 1+1=55 you will eventually convince him, it's just a matter of time. — Eugen
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