RE: Let Freedom Ring | The Truth About Beliefs
Welcome to Steemit @janellepage. :c)
A very interesting topic to start out upon and you well-express your points.
One thing that does come to mind however is that not all perspectives are created equal. I feel that you are correct in suggesting that attempts to pressure persons to be aware of a different perspective is likely to be counterproductive.
However I also feel that ensuring that persons have ample opportunities to 'choose' to become aware of a different perspective is not incorrect, especially if the perspective being peddled might otherwise not be widely known or tested.
Thank you for sharing this with us. :c)
As an aside, since you're new here, here is a post that you will likely find helpful.
I think that you are on the right track and just keep in mind that it takes time and effort to build up any income here (posts, comments, curation/votes (and followers), etc.).
Steem on!
Interesting thoughts and I appreciate you sharing your insights. One thought I had concerning your comment, "not all perspectives are created equal" is that if we are all divine beings, which I believe we are, then I believe all perspectives are created equal (it is okay for you to believe differently of course :) ). All perspectives share the same genesis in that they spring from our divinely created minds. Now, while they all emerge from the same divine source. They do become "colored" by life experience and circumstance to form a unique, individual perspective. So to claim one perspective is superior or better or more enlightened than another is simply just "perspective." haha!
I think this is also why it is difficult to truly see someone else's perspective. We can't see through their lens without actually putting on their glasses (aka worldview). Thanks for helping me further solidify some of my thoughts and beliefs. Discussion and sharing definitely helps us formulate our thoughts. Perhaps this is truly one of the most valuable reasons for sharing our beliefs!