I think one of the healthiest things a person can do is to have friends who hold different opinions than you do. God has provided me with this through my children. They are well read and careful thinkers and discussions about religion and politics can often become intense, but are usually polite and thought-provoking. I am learning the art of asking good questions and listening carefully to what other people have to say. If you know what you believe and why you believe it, you are secure enough to hear, really hear, a different point of view.
I think one of the healthiest things a person can do is to have friends who hold different opinions than you do. God has provided me with this through my children. They are well read and careful thinkers and discussions about religion and politics can often become intense, but are usually polite and thought-provoking. I am learning the art of asking good questions and listening carefully to what other people have to say. If you know what you believe and why you believe it, you are secure enough to hear, really hear, a different point of view.