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[quote]>>Why do you think people are impatient with views different from their own?

In my opinion it differs from person to person. The following are mere musings.

1) For very religious persons, it is more to do with the conviction that what I believe is correct and all else is nonsense and not even worth considering.

In this category even those with PhDs will falter. They refuse to consider the possibility that the other opinion could be correct.

2) Generally, most people are comfortable with a list of dos or donts without having to think about them. They want a 'regiment' set of tasks and dislike change.

3) For some difference of opinion means loss of control. Some clerics are guilty of this, and in their stubborness they indulge in pride and self righteousness - a sin more ghastly than any other else.

>>What can we do to change this attitude in and around us?

1)Internalize and not just read the following:

“I am convinced about the veracity of my opinions, but I do consider it likely that they may turn out to be incorrect. Likewise, I am convinced about the incorrectness of the views different from mine, but I do concede the possibility that they may turn out to be correct.” -- Imam Shafa’i

2) Have patience and tolerance for other people, no matter how wretched according to one's principles and beliefs.

3) Follow Jesus's words 'Love one another' (without expectation of any return)

4) To understand that a lot falls in the grey as opposed to being black and white.

5) Patience and Humility. Accept teachings from other places. Look for similarities as opposed to differences. There is a lot one could learn from Hinduism, Buddhism, the philosophers et al.

6) Take every criticism constructively. To strive to better oneself. Look at self many times before concluding the other is wrong.

7) Defuse tension through humour.

8) To look for good in all, even the most wretched of persons and most vile of situations. To learn and to grow always.[/quote]

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