b112 (1/26/2023): believe

believe [i]
by a. blind believer 

"hark, the angels sing" (i say), for "i cannot deceive!"
"if you’re not with us, die!!"   …or thrive (if you believe)

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 ·        there is no shortage of those who are trying to get you to believe what they believe, and there are good reasons for this… none of which actually makes their “belief” any more “right.”

·        why would someone want you to believe what they believe?

o   their desire for safety in numbers.

o   their need for a sense of righteousness in numbers.

o   their agenda.

o   their egoic “win” when someone joins in.

o   their (financial/psychological) benefit (when you join).

from the used-car salesman… to the fraternity pledge-trainer… to the cheerleader… to the politician… to the newscaster… to the minister… we don’t have to seek long to find someone spouting something that we “should” believe.

 be very weary of the person who says: “if you’re not with us, you’re against us.”

belief (based upon sound evidence and demonstrated truth) is worthwhile, and still best done with the use of continued critical-thinking skills.

blind belief, however, is a fool’s game. 

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martino, j. (1.26-1.2023). believe. book 112: happy new year. © 2023 by joal martino.

*of course (it goes without saying): blind belief avoidance applies to anything that you read… including this thoem.

**we all can fall victim to confirmation bias, so question everything – until it makes verifiable sense… and even then, my friend, question again.