Closed mindedness

I hate to admit this, but I am closed minded on some things. It’s not something I’m proud of, and I’m not going to try to defend it. Still, it’s interesting to ponder when and why it happens.

1) If the person I am talking to is closed minded, but it’s a subject I am not familiar with, I stay open minded.
2) If the person I am talking to is closed minded, and it’s a subject I disagree with, but it’s not one of my hot button subjects, I stay open minded.
3) in any case, if the person I am talking to is open minded, I stay open minded.
4) if he’s closed minded but we agree, I stay open minded.

In short, I’m only closed minded, when I know the subject, it’s one of my hot button subjects, and the person I am talking to is closed minded and diametrically opposed to my viewpoint.

Maybe the solution is to always think, “what would Socrates say now?” Here’s man who questioned everything. Nothing was taken for granted. All assumptions were constantly reexamined. His constant questioning of the status quo for his time, got him executed.

So the next time a Baptist evangelist comes up to my door and asks me if I’m saved, will I

1) Ask him sincerely: “What do you mean by being saved?” And listen precisely to what he has to say. Sincerely think to myself, “Maybe I want to be saved! Sounds interesting! Let’s hear more!”
2) Smile and gently close the door.
3) Hit MUTE on the TV and hide behind the door.

hmmmmm…..