Politically speaking, or otherwise if you like, what does open-minded mean to you?

To be able to listen to different idealogies peacefully and seeing if they could work even if it doesn't fit to your views.

I use to think it meant that a person was open to having their mind changed about a subject. After many years, I've come to think of it as an extreme lack of control.


Oops. I didn't mean politically......

Thank you, Smiless! It's good to see you, again!

One might apply that politically, too!

open minded , open to all things but , not involed

It is good to see you. I hope you are having a grand time on mingle.

There is no such thing. Even LIBS have their intolerances to deal with...their Christian hatreds for one.


It goes to the question tho...

How far is too far? When is enough, enough?

The opposite of something that I really don't like - narrow minded.

Whatever are you talking about?

There are many Christian Liberals.

I like that.

Why would you think that Liberals hate Christians? More importantly, why would you say it out loud?

I don't disagree with you that everybody has their intolerance's, though. I have a hard time tolerating you.

But, that's a very good point! I now know what open-minded is not. Thanks!

Good answer.

Christian Democrat here. Many people I know are Christian Democrats. Many of my family members are too. I know plenty of Catholic Democrats too.

Just so so! Better now that your wisdom is back with us.

At the age of 20, I asked a very artistic and open minded individual if I was open minded, he politely said, NO. And from that point on, I began to examine why I wasn't as open minded as I thought I was. I began with my sexuality, and to question why I had chosen not to engage in sexual activity. I explored all my understanding about it and came to terms that I was indeed straight, I just wanted the right man. As I grew, I began to explore my own beliefs to that point, and relized, I had alot of rigid beliefs about everything, from family values to religion to anything and everything. I didn't know anything about anything really, except what it was like to live in a family that almost shunned learning and evolving into a better person. But I grew as a person and I learned that everyone has value to some extent. But it is what we thing of ourselves that matters in the end. If I am able to understand certain things better about what person B is going threw better than person C does, because person C has never gone through it or has not dealt with what person B is going through yet, than I suppose that helps me to better find the things I need to address. Openmindedness, means being able to see both views to some extent without losing what you know is important to you and those you love in well being and physical being. Everyone has limits, and we have them for a reason. Bounderies are pivotal in understanding an open mind. And open mind is not someone who is out of control, rather someone who is learning to control themselves by understanding everything around them and the people in their lives and willing to give the time to understand many aspects of life. Does that answer your question somewhat?

Humm, interesting concept!

without convictions...easily swayed...or...open to different thoughts, ways, and ideas...lol...see...I've learned on here that if your beliefs are " different "...but...leaning to the right...then your closed minded... if your beliefs are " different "...but,,,leaning to the left...then you're open minded...

Yes I'm glad you can look in the mirror & see yourself for who YOU are.

WRONG.