As a person who has claimed many different labels in the past, I know from experience, labels hinder critical debate. The reason is that there is so much baggage that goes with claiming a label. The person you may wish to debate and exchange free flow of ideas tend to have so many preconceived notions about what you may or may not believe. I have tried in vain to debate, and most of the time, i am defending or rather denying what they think i believe rather than what I actually believe. I want people to think. That is really all i want. You will have my respect if you think for yourself and your beliefs are well developed. You and I may be on the opposite end of the political spectrum, but I love ideas. I will never stop craving the debate. So don't take it personal if we disagree, i can still learn from you, and you can learn from me, whether u admit it or not.
So as of right now, I only claim the label of humanist. That is so vague that surely it will not push anybody away. It is not so radical, that u may think i am too far gone. So please, if you think i am wrong in my humanist beliefs come and make a good argument. I am all ears. I have not closed my mind. I will never stop learning and growing. So ShopGirl, this one is for u, I hope this clears some misunderstanding up between us. I enjoy the debate.
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