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#STRask

How Can I Make Sure I Will Honestly Consider People’s Arguments?

Feb 26, 2024
Exploring how to maintain open-mindedness in considering alternative views, importance of critical thinking in education, reasons why God doesn't provide more evidence to non-resistant non-believers, and strategies to engage with hostility towards Christianity through reasoning and discussion.
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Quick takeaways

  • Recognize confirmation bias to avoid narrow-mindedness in considering differing viewpoints.
  • Prioritize truth over personal beliefs to promote open dialogue and critical thinking in discussions.

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Conformational Bias and Open-Mindedness

Being aware of conformational bias helps in recognizing the tendency to only consider information that confirms preexisting beliefs. This bias can hinder openness to differing viewpoints, leading to narrow-mindedness. By acknowledging this bias, individuals can strive to be more open-minded, especially in critical matters like theological and ethical issues.

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