Literalists = rigidity?

[Anonymous]

I think we all believe what we want to believe for a variety of reasons. Just as you would find some of my beliefs dumb, I would probably find the same in your beliefs. If this is an area of curiosity for you, I suggest you look to your own beliefs and try to figure out why you hold them.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Sorting people into categories seems like rigid thinking.

And people who take the constitution (or Bible, etc) literally? You believe they have actually thought through alternatives before settling on a literal interpretation?

I have no idea. You can't measure people from a single metric. If this is your single data point to determine if someone is a rigid thinker, then I humbly suggest you have some rigid ideas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are people who take certain documents literally (bible, constitution) really just suffering from mental rigidity?

That would explain a lot…

Being overly literal and rigid is a sign of mental illness in the extreme or just an unpleasant disposition in the less extreme.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Sorting people into categories seems like rigid thinking.

And people who take the constitution (or Bible, etc) literally? You believe they have actually thought through alternatives before settling on a literal interpretation?

I have no idea. You can't measure people from a single metric. If this is your single data point to determine if someone is a rigid thinker, then I humbly suggest you have some rigid ideas.

So let’s word the question differently. In your experience, do most of the people you know who take certain “authoritative” documents literally (Bible & constitution, for example), tend to be rigid in other areas of their life?

Not asking for a diagnosis, just your observations.

I observed this recently and I’m wondering if it’s common. That’s all.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Sorting people into categories seems like rigid thinking.

And people who take the constitution (or Bible, etc) literally? You believe they have actually thought through alternatives before settling on a literal interpretation?

I have no idea. You can't measure people from a single metric. If this is your single data point to determine if someone is a rigid thinker, then I humbly suggest you have some rigid ideas.

So let’s word the question differently. In your experience, do most of the people you know who take certain “authoritative” documents literally (Bible & constitution, for example), tend to be rigid in other areas of their life?

Not asking for a diagnosis, just your observations.

I observed this recently and I’m wondering if it’s common. That’s all.

I don't know any people like this. Who are you hanging out with?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Sorting people into categories seems like rigid thinking.

And people who take the constitution (or Bible, etc) literally? You believe they have actually thought through alternatives before settling on a literal interpretation?

I have no idea. You can't measure people from a single metric. If this is your single data point to determine if someone is a rigid thinker, then I humbly suggest you have some rigid ideas.

So let’s word the question differently. In your experience, do most of the people you know who take certain “authoritative” documents literally (Bible & constitution, for example), tend to be rigid in other areas of their life?

Not asking for a diagnosis, just your observations.

I observed this recently and I’m wondering if it’s common. That’s all.

I don't know any people like this. Who are you hanging out with?

We live in a diverse area with people from lots of of different backgrounds.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Sorting people into categories seems like rigid thinking.

And people who take the constitution (or Bible, etc) literally? You believe they have actually thought through alternatives before settling on a literal interpretation?

I have no idea. You can't measure people from a single metric. If this is your single data point to determine if someone is a rigid thinker, then I humbly suggest you have some rigid ideas.

So let’s word the question differently. In your experience, do most of the people you know who take certain “authoritative” documents literally (Bible & constitution, for example), tend to be rigid in other areas of their life?

Not asking for a diagnosis, just your observations.

I observed this recently and I’m wondering if it’s common. That’s all.

I don't know any people like this. Who are you hanging out with?

We live in a diverse area with people from lots of of different backgrounds.

Yes, I agree. I haven't met any that literally interprete the Bible or the Constitution. I repeat, who are you hanging out with? Supreme Court judges? Because we all know that's where you are headed with your arguments.

[Anonymous]

Literalism can be due to rigidity, but it's mainly due to arrogant ignorance. Even if you know nothing else, you still have access to the text, so you must build your entire understanding on the text itself, or be willing to say "I don't know".

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Sorting people into categories seems like rigid thinking.

And people who take the constitution (or Bible, etc) literally? You believe they have actually thought through alternatives before settling on a literal interpretation?

I have no idea. You can't measure people from a single metric. If this is your single data point to determine if someone is a rigid thinker, then I humbly suggest you have some rigid ideas.

So let’s word the question differently. In your experience, do most of the people you know who take certain “authoritative” documents literally (Bible & constitution, for example), tend to be rigid in other areas of their life?

Not asking for a diagnosis, just your observations.

I observed this recently and I’m wondering if it’s common. That’s all.

I don't know any people like this. Who are you hanging out with?

We live in a diverse area with people from lots of of different backgrounds.

Yes, I agree. I haven't met any that literally interprete the Bible or the Constitution. I repeat, who are you hanging out with? Supreme Court judges? Because we all know that's where you are headed with your arguments.

You sound weirdly defensive. If you don’t know anyone like this then why are you responding?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Authoritarian personality

This. And yes, most religions encourage it.

[Anonymous]

I think it's a lot about feeling insecure about making their own decisions. Some people want to be lead and controlled, it gives them the security they feel they need.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Sorting people into categories seems like rigid thinking.

And people who take the constitution (or Bible, etc) literally? You believe they have actually thought through alternatives before settling on a literal interpretation?

I have no idea. You can't measure people from a single metric. If this is your single data point to determine if someone is a rigid thinker, then I humbly suggest you have some rigid ideas.

So let’s word the question differently. In your experience, do most of the people you know who take certain “authoritative” documents literally (Bible & constitution, for example), tend to be rigid in other areas of their life?

Not asking for a diagnosis, just your observations.

I observed this recently and I’m wondering if it’s common. That’s all.

I don't know any people like this. Who are you hanging out with?

We live in a diverse area with people from lots of of different backgrounds.

People from flyover country, ie the Midwest, are extremely rigid. Also super judgmental.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Sorting people into categories seems like rigid thinking.

And people who take the constitution (or Bible, etc) literally? You believe they have actually thought through alternatives before settling on a literal interpretation?

I have no idea. You can't measure people from a single metric. If this is your single data point to determine if someone is a rigid thinker, then I humbly suggest you have some rigid ideas.

So let’s word the question differently. In your experience, do most of the people you know who take certain “authoritative” documents literally (Bible & constitution, for example), tend to be rigid in other areas of their life?

Not asking for a diagnosis, just your observations.

I observed this recently and I’m wondering if it’s common. That’s all.

I don't know any people like this. Who are you hanging out with?

We live in a diverse area with people from lots of of different backgrounds.

People from flyover country, ie the Midwest, are extremely rigid. Also super judgmental.

Unintentionally ironic?

Pot, meet kettle.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sorting people into categories seems like rigid thinking.

And people who take the constitution (or Bible, etc) literally? You believe they have actually thought through alternatives before settling on a literal interpretation?

I have no idea. You can't measure people from a single metric. If this is your single data point to determine if someone is a rigid thinker, then I humbly suggest you have some rigid ideas.

So let’s word the question differently. In your experience, do most of the people you know who take certain “authoritative” documents literally (Bible & constitution, for example), tend to be rigid in other areas of their life?

Not asking for a diagnosis, just your observations.

I observed this recently and I’m wondering if it’s common. That’s all.

I don't know any people like this. Who are you hanging out with?

We live in a diverse area with people from lots of of different backgrounds.

People from flyover country, ie the Midwest, are extremely rigid. Also super judgmental.

I’m sure some are. Just like some people from the DC area are.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sorting people into categories seems like rigid thinking.

And people who take the constitution (or Bible, etc) literally? You believe they have actually thought through alternatives before settling on a literal interpretation?

I have no idea. You can't measure people from a single metric. If this is your single data point to determine if someone is a rigid thinker, then I humbly suggest you have some rigid ideas.

So let’s word the question differently. In your experience, do most of the people you know who take certain “authoritative” documents literally (Bible & constitution, for example), tend to be rigid in other areas of their life?

Not asking for a diagnosis, just your observations.

I observed this recently and I’m wondering if it’s common. That’s all.

I don't know any people like this. Who are you hanging out with?

We live in a diverse area with people from lots of of different backgrounds.

Yes, I agree. I haven't met any that literally interprete the Bible or the Constitution. I repeat, who are you hanging out with? Supreme Court judges? Because we all know that's where you are headed with your arguments.

You sound weirdly defensive. If you don’t know anyone like this then why are you responding?

Do you know anyone like this?