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Shortcuts to Thinking: Look At How Their Beliefs Manifest In Their Personal Lives
I’m not a debater. I don’t talk extensively about politics, and I’m not educated enough to grasp the finer details of philosophy.
Therefore, I judge a belief system’s credibility by examining what that system does to the believer’s life.
I discussed the debate between Lila Rose and Trent Horne versus Destiny and Jazmine Jafur. Near the end, I highlighted the stark differences in their personal lives.
Destiny and Jazmine’s Dysfunction
Destiny’s values and decisions have created a son whose mother he is no longer with. Divorce and parental separation will cause significant harm to a child. However, Destiny will live as he chooses because he needs to have “fun.” This fun includes an open relationship with his ex-wife. So, his value system and actions have produced two failed marriages.
Additionally, he stated with his current value system, he would have aborted his son today if he could. During an interview, Destiny’s coy “I’m sorry” to his son proved the shame such a comment caused him. To Destiny, his son is a burden, not a gift. Why should I view anything this man says with weight and purpose? Why would I believe he understood interpersonal relationships or the burden of fatherhood?
Lastly, his multiple liaisons with women have created a string of trauma and dysfunction, including his divorces, accusations of marital infidelity, and stalking.
Compare this to Trent Horn or Lila Rose, who have stable, productive marriages, beautiful children, and lives that add joy and meaning to the lives of others. I haven’t found any accusations of abuse or drama about Trent or Lila. Does Trent have drama from ex-lovers who stalk him?
Jasmine is a porn star. What good does that do her family or her potential children? Lila’s children will have heroic tales of their mother defending the unborn. Jasmine’s family can’t even consume her “work” without feeling uncomfortable or disgusted.
Now, take this dysfunction and amplify it. Remove it from Destiny, who has the money and popularity to cushion the dysfunction. The average person can’t run around doing the objectively stupid shit he does. We are not the elites. Same with Jazmine who always downplays how predatory and abusive Only Fans can be. Why does she downplay it? Because she was lucky enough to earn a massive income boost from the service.
But when the vast majority of women engage in porn, they are left destitute and broken.
Acknowledging Ad Hominem Fallacy
I recognize that I’m engaging in an ad hominem. But I’m not a debater. I’m pragmatic. I can’t accomplish the linguistic gymnastics that others can. I accept my limitations.
But even then, debaters and researchers have constantly supported virtue and criticized vice. The fact that those who participate in vice have worse outcomes only solidifies what is true.
An Anecdotal Example
For example, I had a coworker with whom I used to debate. I had a tough time taking him seriously because he would argue for vice while his life produced no good.
He could have his flings, but he never grew as a man. He could not endure moments when his girlfriends would cry or be vulnerable around him. How is this the mental fortitude we want to see from the average man, let alone the average person?
On the flip side, I am raising healthy children who will be productive members of society. He has no children. I am in better shape, thus lowering my stress while improving my mental and physical health. He was out of shape. I am disciplined. He wasn’t. I spent my weekends and nights productively. He played video games and watched anime. I don’t take mind-altering drugs to make it through my comfortable day-to-day. He was dependent on SSRIs.
Once again, I know this is an ad hominem. But on a practical level, why should I engage with someone with no stake in the future, no adherence to virtue, and no capacity to endure suffering?
Our Philosophies Produce Certain Results
Our philosophy produces specific results. These results do not entirely prove or disprove a philosophy, but it helps. Why do we know communism doesn't work? Because no one in the history of America has ever built a raft out of makeshift garbage to sail in shark-infested waters to get to Cuba. Conversely, hundreds upon thousands of people have fled Cuba in droves.
There are reasons hedonists go to statistics and research to argue their claims. They have nothing else. Their lives are objectively abhorrent and cannot withstand scrutiny.
Therefore, unless you’re a pro debater, save yourself time. Look at a person’s personal life and make your judgment call on their beliefs. Are they healthy? Well-adjusted? Capable? Are they able to navigate their feelings and emotions? Are they mature and able to shoulder responsibilities? Do they have a stake in a society they wish to change?
Ask these questions. Watch how people act, how they are. Never get dragged into a debate with weak individuals who are less virtuous than you.
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