I wonder if it might not be true that the worst accidents happen at one intersection -- just one -- the intersection of Reality Street and Ideology Road?
What happens when reality denies belief, or belief ignores reality? What are the causalities?
Are there the equivalent of seat-belts to prevent too much damage?
If you have any knowledge of history, please cite references.
Yes, you're correct, in general, every false belief is consequential on a varying scale, but still, detrimental.
Fallacious ideologies can lead to more long-term or devastating results, because these are sentiments that permeate every aspect of one's life. And, are often related to life and death - the consequences are more impactful and severe.
Is there either a remedy for misperceived conclusions, or a manner in which to prevent catastrophic results from such unsound sentiments? I can only state the obvious, don't be too fanatical or excessively zealous, constantly question or challenge your own beliefs (what doesn't break you makes you stronger). Engage with others in order to broaden or realign your views, and to verify the reactions that others perceive of your own tenets.
I'm a Christian and feel that this is the only acceptable belief in order to attain to salvation with God - accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Thing is, where is the line drawn between being fully convicted and unwavering in your belief system (as one should be by a certain age), as opposed to being either stubborn and closed-minded, or indoctrinated?
