It is the fundamental difference between a cult and a religion.
The basic strategy that cults use to keep their people in line is to actively discourage any possible conversation with people who may have a differing opinion.
When what you believe has no merit, it can't withstand logical scrutiny.
That's exactly why we want to encourage people to keep talking, even when it feels like the other person isn't hearing you. Gentle conversation, not combative argument.
It is the fundamental difference between a cult and a religion.
The basic strategy that cults use to keep their people in line is to actively discourage any possible conversation with people who may have a differing opinion.
When what you believe has no merit, it can't withstand logical scrutiny.
That's exactly why we want to encourage people to keep talking, even when it feels like the other person isn't hearing you. Gentle conversation, not combative argument.