The Way We Think, Believe and Judge

The human mind can only take in so much information at a time. We process what we can to the best of our ability and throw away those other things that our brains can't handle. I personally believe that to some extent, religion can sometimes limit the human brain and inhibits a person's ability to accept and understand people who are different from them in any aspect.

By nature we sometimes get curious including myself. Other times, it just takes time for a person to switch gears and to want to see or understand things differently. Our minds can be complex and challenging sometimes, especially as we grow older and become more developed. I truly think that every human being should be challenged in life, and while I understand that every person operates differently on a cognitive level, we still have to learn a lot of things in life. We can still think for ourselves and do what works best for us, but if we aren't challenged, then our thoughts, ideas and perceptions will remain the same.

The act of believing is based on any initial emotional reaction we have towards a certain event or person we come in contact with. In my opinion, no person should deny their own human emotions and how that plays into their personal beliefs. Think about how it felt when you were forgiven by someone that you hurt. Think about how it felt when you experienced acceptance for the first time by any certain person (or even a spiritual/religious figure). I know that as we grow older some memories fade and become harder to remember, but if you can recall the first time you felt anger, love, joy, sadness, fear, relief, etc., then perhaps then you can remember how you felt when you made any life-changing decision. Our emotions are always present in our lives, so think about that the next time you find yourself latching onto an idea or claim that you either agree or disagree with.

This is probably a no-brainer, but you don't have to be religious to be judgmental. We all judge sometimes, whether if we're aware of it or not. The big question that I want to try answering though is what ignites judgment? Sometimes it's certain people's behaviors or choices in life. Other times it can be people's outer appearances, a person's daily habits or just a person's personality. Society has a tendency to be judgmental of every little thing sometimes; that's just a well-known fact and there's no use in denying it. Whether if you judge based on morality or your own inner instincts, you're still being judgmental. But with all of this being said, why do people continue to judge instead of trying to see beneath the surface? Well, not every human being in this world is meant to be the same. We are all different from each other, even if some people share similar characteristics in behavior or personality.