Why do people confuse something that comforts them with something that is true?

It is always easier to believe something if we agree with it.





For instance, a lot of christians I know a happy to believe in the resurrection, but are a lot more uncomfortable with things like ';I come not to bring peace, but a sword';.Why do people confuse something that comforts them with something that is true?
People answer and do things out of the morals and value's they were taught. They/ we hold on to these and they become part of us as we grow older. When we start questioning things we start questing the very things we were taught. They don't approve of this. but not everything is black and white and not everything is as it seems.People act out of fear. Either they want to be comfortable and know they are right or they want to protect you, not realizing that their opinion is not always right. PantherWhy do people confuse something that comforts them with something that is true?
Because, if comforting is taking place, it makes sense to think that there is something doing the comforting. Why they can't think that works of fiction, false hope, and communal identity can't do this is the real issue.
You need to be more specific. Oh, you mean the Bible comforts us but you don't believe it? lol It is very true and that's why it is comforting. The Holy Spirit shows us how it is true.
You should try reading your bible more. Thinking for yourself can be very dangerous, especially under the upcoming palin age.
because they are told from young age it is true


and there is nothing to dispute that in their minds, as no evidence doesnt mean non existence to them
When all is said and done, if it is not truth it does not really bring comfort. It brings destruction.
because they don't understand what's true isn't always what they believe
Because that comfort is only enhanced as they see that ';truth'; in affirmation.
The truth will set you free! free from what? Free from enslavement of lies! But some people find more comfort in lies than in truth.
Because people enjoy comfort and love their delusions.
Because truth is relative.
I don't. I believe in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. There is both comfort AND truth in this belief.
Because if it's not true it won't comfort them any more. Duh. ;-)
Because they WANT it to be true.
Yeah, I agree. Atheism has always puzzled me.
I don't know.. Ask the fundies.. They know a lot about this subject..
fear
because it's all the same.

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