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Ask somebody that if conclusive scientific evidence completely invalidated their beliefs or world-view, would they change them to reflect this new knowledge? If the answer is no, or that no such scientific discovery could ever happen, they are not open-minded.
punch
Because you probably assume that if they were open minded they would agree with you. Thats not being open-minded. Thats being gullible, and believing anything somebody says. Being open minded is being able to accept new evidence, and making a decision based on that. Doesn't mean that. evidence will change ones mind. Only that one would consider it.
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perhaps you're misunderstanding what "open minded" means
for instance, agreeing to acknowledge insane ideas of others isn't properly open minded
my mother is a great fan of saying everyone is entitled to their opinion
though .. its not hard to come up with opinions that are obviously invalid
gays should be killed? .. umm no
children should be allowed to enter sexual relationships if they want? .. noooo
women should keep their mouths shut? ... not on my watch
so
not opened minded to ludicrous ideas doesn't mean Im not open minded but simply capable of distinguishing genuinely legitimate ideas from nonsense
Gregory
they do not understand what being open minded means
Teddy
It's more PC that way. lol