tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628106443725885036.post1943398382740611574..comments2023-03-23T05:12:25.554-07:00Comments on Winning Truth w/Tim Guthrie: The tough road of a conservative is...Tim Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10885623376514366024noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8628106443725885036.post-72109213752092737452013-01-25T07:13:28.271-08:002013-01-25T07:13:28.271-08:00"How do you share the values you hold dear? ..."How do you share the values you hold dear? How do you promote these values to people who's lives are wreaking the consequences of their absence? How do you share the values of your life with people intolerant of those very values?"<br /><br />Personally, I share my values by living them. If asked, I use my words. I am also aware that my values are not identical to anyone else's values, even those who share my political label. I do not loudly promote "my" values over "their" values, as I find debate to be counter-productive. Also, most people are not intolerant of others' values. The kick-back occurs when someone claiming to be conservative is dogmatic that his way is the "right" way and refuses to listen to any other point of view.<br /><br />"It is no secret that our national media has long supported values and principles that are defined as liberal. Yet today, our media is now joined by a growing young adult population, rapidly growing ethnic population, and locked in under 60 age population that share in their disdain for conservative values." <br /><br />Again, in speaking with and listening to people from all walks of life, I don't believe young people (or any particular ethnic population, for that matter - this particular phrase comes across as both ageist and racist) have disdain for conservative values. What earns their disdain is the arrogance with which such ideals are often promoted. <br /><br />"There is a need for connection. People long for a connection to be made before they will embrace or give thought to anything we share. And connecting we have not done."<br /><br />Exactly! There is no connection, only dogma.<br /><br />"Conservative values are polar opposite what the vast number of people today have grown up with." <br /><br />I disagree; I believe most people, regardless of political label, share the basic core values. We differ in our ideology.<br /><br /><br />"1. Do not judge or be judgmental. <br />2. Listen much before speaking - you may learn more than you thought possible.<br />3. Don't tell your story, connect with other peoples stories. <br />4. Live what you share - people will see the difference and want to know more.<br />5. Admit failures in the conservative journey. Not all has worked perfectly.<br />6. Know that many view you and your beliefs as hostile to their freedom of beliefs. <br />7. Kindness will get you further than preaching and arguing any day of the week."<br /><br />Excellent advice; however, I am afraid many will simply use it as a means to an end, checking the boxes until they can spring their opinions couched as gospel truth on those who disagree.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04102112569705276872noreply@blogger.com