A Word of Caution

In a society that has become to be structured around self gratification, and enlightenment found within meaningless items, the need for a person’s mind to grow is clearly apparent now. Today, concern has begun to evolve and questions that had previously been solidified are coming into light once again. These questions force and individual to go outside their comfort level and seek out answers that may not favor their perception or even beliefs. It is up to the individual to become the analytical reader and cognitively sound thinker. More importantly, when faced with an argument that does not side with that of the individual who is seeking the knowledge, this person must grapple with the argument and make the decision on whether to accept these new facts or remain fervent upon their sacred beliefs.
Confrontations as these will not only place upon the individual a new enlightenment, but also will allow the individual to derive new inquiries. This person’s overall attitude towards life will then develop and shape into a more concerned and thoughtful individual. If this person happens to find themselves in a circumstance that asked more of the person, then more is what should be pursued. There is nothing wrong with finding out new details on a subject that was thought to have been probed to its extent. As a scientist must grapple with the fact that his/her studies and findings today will be continuously probed till new information is found, so then should the individual who is so ardent upon their own beliefs find solace in the enlightenment from others upon their very own beliefs. The pursuit within an individual concerning knowledge should be that of never being content with what one knows now. There is a world of people whose cognitive process differs from that of our own. Therefore, opinions on any particular subject should be sought out from all in order to develop our very own mind.
As I find myself today trying to fully understand the many concerns that are incorporated into our daily lives, I understand that there will be challenges to come that I must surpass while in this process of discovery. One of the most difficult situations that I am currently plagued with is the doctrine of the Bible. Many interpretations and takes by various people have come to surface since the Bible was derived. The knowledge of the Bible that I have come to derive has come by the way of my religious institution, and that should not be the only source of my understanding. Discussion is one of the many ways that a new perspective from another individual can influence or change my account of religion. However convincing or sure sounding the information that a person may come into contact with, an individual must attain the skills to become the analytical reader and sound thinker in order to fully understand the content being posed. There should never be an individual to become swayed so easily or convinced so quickly without thorough scrutinizing.
There will always remain information that any one individual will perhaps not come into to contact with until later in time or not even at all, however this should not be looked upon in a discouraging way. The time will come when the information that will change or influence previously held perceptions, and this timing is sometimes reliant upon maturation. Not always is the case that a new take on religion for instance, is received with appreciation. It is dependent upon the individual and their cognitive ability to discern any postulation that will either allow new information to be welcomed or guarded. Which brings up a good point, as life continues for all inhabitants of this glorious world, one should always live life with some sort of caution towards information. Especially the college student, in some cases I have found myself to be instructed by a professor who is so biased that the subject that is being covered is full of embellishment or so deluded with their own personal take on the course. As this applies to the professor at hand, so does this bit of advice apply to the one who is seeking the knowledge and in turn reciprocating their knowledge onto any other individual. One should never allow any personal feelings or strong holds to interfere will clearly expressing the learned material. Therefore, as a person seeks knowledge on various subject matter, one should keep in mind the process by they expand their mind and be considerate of new postulations to come.