Irrational Belief Addressing Each Irrational Essay

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This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind."

8. Everything in life is a win-lose perspective.

Always play on level ground with peers. Each situation can be a win-win one when we respect other people. Philippians 2:3: "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves."

9. People who believe differently are viewed as having moral inferiority's rather than merely differences in behavior.

People of different persuasions whether religious or behavioral are not morally inferior. Unfortunately even Jesus wanted to kill any non-believers. Luke 19:27: "But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them -- bring them here and kill them in front of me."

10. One has the right to be free from discomfort and to glide through life with only minimum frustration.

Suffering is a part of life; however, there is always relief from suffering via spiritual pursuits. Job 36:15: "But those who suffer he delivers in their suffering; he speaks to them in their affliction."

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Find one example of each misperception. Examples could be news stories, journal articles, studies, human interest stories, etc.

1. Over interpretation of superficial signs of non-conformity

Weiner, J. "This is So on: M.I.A. Vs. Lady Gaga." Vanity Fair. April 7, 2010. Retrieved April 8, 2010 from http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2010/04/this-is-so-on-mia-vs.-lady-gaga.html

In this article, the author over-interprets Lady Gaga based on her style and music videos alone, without interviewing the artist herself.

2. Mass media sensationalism

Any glance at the cover of People magazine will demonstrate the extent of mass media sensationalism that grips the consumer public: http://www.

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3. Generalization from samples of deviant adolescents

Cyberbullying may be blown out of proportion: http://news.cnet.com/8301-19518_3-20001982-238.html

4. Over-emphasis on the biological determination of heterosexual behavior

California still has a law on the books that "requires health experts to find a cure for homosexuality." It is impossible to "cure" homosexuality, and homosexuality is not a disease. Lowenthal, B. (2010). 'Cure' gays? No, fix the law. Los Angeles Times. April 4, 2010. Retrieved April 8, 2010 from http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-lowenthal4-2010apr04,0,6434253.story

5. Self-fulfilling prophecy

Sandra Bullock's friends apparently told the movie star not to date Jesse James, saying "This is no good." It is possible that James' affair became a self-fulfilling prophesy. http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/news/jesse-james-called-sandra-bullock-his-best-lover-while-having-affair-2010253

6. Lack of interest in ecclesiastical form, ritual, and participation

One of the reasons for the lack of interest in ecclesiastical form, ritual, and participation is the hypocrisy and corruption inherent in organized religion. Gunter, L. (2010). A stain of sin. National Post. Retrieved April 8, 2010 from http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/story.html?id=199ebda3-0447-42af-a1d1-44300a83a13b

7. The ability to manage the premature granting of adult roles and responsibilities

Bristol Palin, daughter of Darah Palin, speaks out against teen pregnancy based on her personal experience: http://www.usmagazine.com/momsbabies/news/video-see-teen-mom-bristol-palin-urge-teens-not-to-have-sex-201074.....

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