Beliefs: Genuine Conviction or Adopted Ideology? - Deepstash

Beliefs: Genuine Conviction or Adopted Ideology?

Influence from external sources can sway one's beliefs, blurring the line between genuine conviction and adopted ideology.

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It's intriguing how individuals can hold steadfast to beliefs that might not align with their genuine convictions, simply due to their faith in those beliefs. This phenomenon is particularly noteworthy because some beliefs are more akin to aspirations or biases rather than objective truths.

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