Censership and conformity

Conformity refers to the tendency to align one’s attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors with those of a group. While it can promote social harmony and help societies function smoothly—such as driving on the correct side of the road—it also carries significant risks when taken to extremes.

Why Conformity Can Be Bad
Loss of Individuality: Excessive conformity suppresses personal identity, creativity, and unique perspectives. When individuals constantly suppress their true thoughts to fit in, they may lose confidence and a sense of self.
Groupthink: This occurs when group members prioritize harmony and consensus over critical thinking. The result is poor decision-making, especially in high-stakes environments
Inhibition of Innovation and Progress: When people avoid challenging the status quo, new ideas and improvements are stifled. Societies that discourage dissent risk becoming stagnant and unable to adapt to change.

I’m writing this cuz I notice an extreme level of ideological control around religious beliefs. Groupthink is not something to be praised. Shutting down dissent is not your responsibility. You cannot build muscle without adversity and you cannot find truth without some conflict on what truth might be. We are all responsible for our choices but if we don’t know what _is_ the right choice we cannot make proper decisions. Shutting down others to push our own narrative only creates an echo chamber of delusion