I’m going to admit something to you. I misled you. I’m not actually a Conservative. It’s true, I have some Conservative views, but I have some Liberal views too.
I believe in the right to bear arms and a small Federal government. I believe that that All Lives Matter and I believe that rioters should be punished. But, I also believe in a woman’s right to choose and I believe in assisted suicide.
I believe that the story of Jesus is just as likely to be true as Harry Potter, yet I also believe that the world would be a better place if there were more God-fearing people on it.
Yeah. I know. I’m a complicated guy. But not really.
It’s true, I possess the ability to have two opposing thoughts at the same time without losing my mind. But so do most people. Because nearly everyone can hold conflicting viewpoints. It’s just that a lot of people don’t.
Instead of considering an issue, many people will simply react. If they don’t like the President, then they automatically don’t like anything the President says or does. If they’re a Democrat, they immediately disagree with anything the Republicans support (and vice versa). Similarly, I’m sure you know people who blindly follow their religion regardless of the issue.
I’m here to show those people that it doesn’t have to be that way. Just because you disagree with someone on one issue, it doesn’t mean you have to disagree with them on every issue. You can be diametrically opposed to someone on one issue, but completely in sync with them on another. You don’t have to follow the lead of any person or organization. You can learn to think for yourself.
Let me give you a few examples:
- It’s possible to believe in Western medicine but also believe in the power of the mind to heal the body (it’s called a placebo).
- It’s possible to believe that President Trump appears to be a buffoon in his press conferences, yet also admit that he drove unemployment to its lowest rate in nearly half a century and took stock prices to historical levels.
- It’s possible to believe that some cops are corrupt, but the overwhelming majority of them are not.
- It’s possible to believe racism is bad, but not have a problem with the Confederate flag.
- It’s possible to believe protesting is OK, but condemn looting and rioting.
- It’s possible to have firm beliefs, but not force your beliefs on others.
None of these things are mutually exclusive. You can believe both at the same time. You can think independently. Go ahead. It won’t hurt. I promise.
