It’s not funny because it shows the extent to which people will hold beliefs without reason to hold it, but here is my story:

I was walking down the hallway today at work and came across this guy that works here in another department who is very friendly and most people like him a lot.  The conversation veered to politics.  He is a die-hard Democrat and I’m a far-right Conservative.

The conversation lasted only about 5 minutes but in that time the following things were said:
Republicans are warmongers.
Bush lied and all our children are dying because of it.
He (President Bush) has set women’s rights and civil rights back 20 years.
Conspiracy theory!  That’s just like Republicans!

I didn’t think the conversation went on long enough to do all that but it happened!  It wasn’t that he had good points - he had none.  No statement he made was backed with any reasoning whatsoever, even when challenged on it.  When he said “Bush lied” I asked what about.  He said everything.  He said WMD after some badgering and when I mentioned the 500 metric tons of yellowcake Uranium they found in Iraq he said that if I wanted to be an ostrich and stick my head in the sand… but it is he who refuses to discuss it or believe it is real even though news organizations like CNN, the choice of the liberal left, report it.

Some things are just not worth the time it takes to participate in them.  Arguing with someone that’s not your child is one of them.  To reason something out to come to a better understanding of another’s position or to gain more information to perhaps change your view is one thing, but it requires reasoning - not yelling and frothing at the mouth.  If someone instantly jumps to personal insults then it’s time to stop talking to them.   In this case, the guy stated several things and when asked couldn’t give a single reason for believing any of his points and no evidence for them.  When pushed he turned quickly to personal insults (such as the ostrich comment) instead of dealing with the issue.  Guess he didn’t want to find out he was on shaky ground in his own mind.

I’m not suggesting to be rude and never speak to that person, but rather to only say what is necessary and nothing more.  Hold back on the urge to say “Hi, how are you?” but just say “Good morning”.  Don’t get into conversations that will waste your time - there’s so many more important things to work on.

We should be a good steward of our time, not just our money.  Be blessed!