A Revolution in Thought: Part Two

[Spacemonkey]

Originally Posted by Vivisectus

No, she admitted it all right. She clearly stated that she considers all criticisms invalid on the basis that she believes Lessans is right. So now we can rest assured that she is aware that this is a dogmatic belief for her, not a rational conviction.

She will admit to that behaviour, but she won't admit to being dogmatic or irrational. Because those are bad words which would refect poorly on her, but she doesn't understand why they are bad, or why her dogmatism is problematic or irrational. And she is absolutely committed to not understanding this, such that explaining it will only produce more cognitive dissonance resulting in further frustration and denial. She is completely and willfully blind to the role her faith and dogmatism is playing here.