Sides

In an argument there are two or more sides that are fighting to prove a fight and potentially even win over another side, or get more people to see their point of view.  Every side of an argument has their own beliefs that they feel are true.  As humans we have these beliefs or feelings because of our senses and emotions.  As we learn we create new beliefs or change old ones.  Our family, friends, teachers, and culture all have a big effect on our socialization.  Beliefs are a personal, yet common thing.  Every individual has their own beliefs, and at the same time many other people may also feel that same belief.  When posing an argument or defending a side people often state their beliefs as a point of evidence and support for their side.  This is why many people start off a statement with “I believe”.  A belief can be as widespread as something that is taught in school systems, to a dream for the future.  Starting a statement with a personal belief also allows the speaker to talk more about how specifically feel rather than a larger majority.  They can add in certain details that other people may perhaps not have thought of.  Often times when a speaker states their belief they may attract other listeners who also feel the same way, or open the eyes of listeners to new ideas.  This is why people often state their beliefs during an argument, to win over more people and get more support for their side.  In this way a belief can be very beneficial towards an argument, however it can be a negative addition just as easily.  Some people may not have the same beliefs as the speaker, and therefore may not take their side of the argument.  In addition, some people also add in very strong beliefs about very controversial subjects, such as religion or politics, which in that case can have a very negative effect.  In such hot topics such as politics and religion there are a very wide range of beliefs and views so it’s much easier to disagree with someone than it is to agree with them.  My life argument is to believe in knowledge and logic above all else.  People often times get too caught up in their own beliefs and things that are divine, that often times they don’t think about the full repercussions of their actions.  Every war that has ever been fought started from a clash in beliefs.  If people just accepted each other there could be peace.