nazgulnarsil3 comments on Ask OB: Leaving the Fold - Less Wrong

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Comment author: nazgulnarsil3 09 November 2008 11:37:13PM 0 points [-]

in the course of natural selection, conformity to social values took on a much higher priority than the truth. especially for women who are vulnerable and must adapt to please whichever males are in charge at the time. confronting the average person with the truth is a waste of time. they place a higher priority on social status. If you live in a primarily Christian community don't expect anyone to listen, they would lose status by seriously considering your doubts.