Thought of the Day

I personally do not enjoy discussing politics and religion with people who feel differently than me. It's not because I don't enjoy a good debate, but people seem to be overly stubborn on these subject. The funny thing is, they claim to be "open-minded". So, how can you have a discussion with someone who has a differing opinion and not stick to your own beliefs?

For example, I have a friend who majored in Political Science, interned and worked in D.C., and now works with me in Utah. She grew up Catholic, but doesn't necessarily share all of their beliefs. We have had many arguments, to the point where I have had to tell her that I don't want to talk about it anymore. (I used to have a rule for myself where I would stay away from discussions on politics and religion with people who don't feel the same way because of situations like this.) We have even had discussions where she tells me that I should be more open-minded. I feel like I am a pretty open-minded person already, yet there are some things that I am going to stick to, and that includes my religious beliefs. There's no room for open-mindedness when it comes to that. And what constitutes open-minded? I thought America was based on the opinions of the people and voicing those opinions. If everyone is open-minded on every subject, that leads to no one having any kind of thought on anything. And if you're trying to pursuade someone else to think what you think, isn't that being just as stubborn and closed-minded??

It's upsetting to know that basic morals are going out the window. Why should I be ashamed to believe in something like The Bible? I believe and I follow, and I will not be open-minded on things like abortion. It doesn't mean that other people can't be, it just means that I won't. It's my own opinion and I'm sticking to it!