It seems like the appeal to authority inevitably lands someone on frightening, solitary ground. The human spirit is notoriously resistant to threats. We crave safety.
If torture were not so effective, it would never be used.
Bullying is a form of torture. Groupthink and mob behaviors are highly effective in controlling the masses. We want to be safe. We want to get along and fit in. We want to be anonymous.
A person can't even introduce a topic for discussion in our times. We seem afraid of open and respectful dialogue. These reflectionary writings are intended to be thought-provoking. The views of the author are not the point . . . in many cases, I do not share my personal views here. I keep them hidden. The idea is to put ideas from Scripture out here, and let them define themselves.
The goal is to have a safe place where any questions may be asked, and any thoughts shared, without threat of being attacked or insulted.
Because this is the thing most lacking today. We need to be pushed, challenged, prodded, and moved. And we need to be okay with that.
This is the end goal of "Reflectionary":
To embrace divergent views and celebrate the dignity and honor of the human intellect and spirit.
But it seems that even such a laudable goal as that, may be a risky one to advance.
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