dialogue and monologue
https://www.psychforums.com/schizoid-personality/topic221131.html
how do i prevent myself from becoming extremely monological in my thinking without spending too much time dialoguing with others about certain subjects? i have absolutely no interest in arguing with someone else over anything, but i also do not wish to satisfy myself with delusions i may have about subjects i care about, such as religion, philosophy and literature. are the only ways to educate myself argument and debate?
what prompted me to post this was my experience with religious forums (i'm muslim). people on those websites, and in certain corners of twitter, argue incessantly over creedal issues, political, economical, and social dogmas, as well as over public figures, and which one said this or that horrible/un-islamic thing, etc. i'm interested in religious creed, and i'm not interested in arguing over it. but yet, how do i learn to justify myself as a muslim by arguing with other muslims who will force me to justify every single religious principle i hold to, if social interaction of any sort makes me want to crawl out of my skin? these muslims can be quite cantankerous, and will try to enslave me to their emotions by using charged and suggestive analogies in order to frighten me (for example: they will say, you can't use these particular words about allah (god) because they are anthropomorphic; jeez man, have some respect for god! you are making him look as limited as a human being!). of course, i wouldn't dream of using false language about him, or likening him to any human being, but i do not find these charged enthymemes to be persuasive. nonetheless, i'm given a whole set of labels (infidel, heretic) while my arguments go under the sink, and my position goes uncorrected.
even positive engagement with like-minded muslims distresses me, as i find them to be un-critical, and they seem just as disinterested in slowly going over textual details, and just as interested in using emotional prodding as a tool of disputation, as the other shunning muslims are.
chatgpt summary
the individual is grappling with the challenge of avoiding overly monological thinking, especially in the realms of religion, philosophy, and literature. they express a lack of interest in engaging in arguments and debates, particularly in religious forums, where discussions often become contentious. the person seeks a way to educate themselves without resorting to constant argumentation. despite a keen interest in religious creed, they find it difficult to justify their beliefs when faced with fellow muslims who engage in aggressive and emotional debates. even positive engagement with like-minded individuals proves distressing, as they perceive a lack of critical thinking and an overreliance on emotional tactics in discussions. the person is searching for a balance between self-reflection and meaningful dialogue to enhance their understanding without succumbing to dogma or delusions.