"You are never dedicated to something you have complete confidence in. No one is fanatically shouting that the sun is going to rise tomorrow. When people are fanatically dedicated to political or religious faiths or any other kinds of dogmas or goals, it's always because these dogmas or goals are in doubt"
Robert M Persig.. "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance"
I think there is a lot of truth in that. Not completely true, as nothing ever can be.
It explains some of my own irrational behaviour at times, and goes in part towards letting me forgive others irrationality. Or at least, in moments where I wish to inflict some emotional revenge, lets me at least smile smugly and knowingly into the face of a zealots annoying tirade.
I think it may explain some of zealous safety peoples' need to make us all conform. They know there are flaws in the argument, they know they're "situating the appreciation" to get the proofs they need, but maybe, just maybe if they become so dedicated to the cause it will become true.
Same goes for my views I guess. I justify it to myself by believing that I'm only trying to fight for my individuality, in no way am I saying that everyone should be like me.
Why do people feel the need to make others conform to their way of thinking?
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