Dissent vs. Disloyalty

Forming our own beliefs, regardless of what we were taught by the people who raised us, is an indication of maturity. For many of us, this…

Forming our own beliefs, regardless of what we were taught by the people who raised us, is an indication of maturity. For many of us, this concept is difficult to accept. We naturally have a sense of loyalty toward our families. We might fear that any disavowal of the beliefs our parents passed on to us amounts to a betrayal. Our loved ones may even bel…