Living in Ohio I have met my share of fundamentalists. Even have some in the family.
However this is not an entry about the effect of fundamentalists on American politics.
In the U.S. when we say the word fundamentalist we are most likely talking about Christians.
I am not.
I am talking about living your life according to fundamental ideas that you believe in versus living your life in turmoil because the world does not belive in your ideas.
Many people today are polarized from one another because they cannot listen to each other. This happens because they have staked their claim and cannot budge one way or the other.
I think this is a self destructive stand to take.
The ability to talk about something is one of God's blessings upon us. Fundamentalists throw this gift away.
My anchor may have a firm grip below but the line to the boat is long and I can drift around a lot to listen to others.
You should give yourself this freedom too.
This is not about the Eric Hoffer book but he still might turn up from time to time.
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