[Lonesome in Massachussets]

Men defend most violently, not the things they know to be true, but the things they fear may be false.

Islam and Global Warming hysterics explained.

[CedarDave]

Men defend most violently, not the things they know to be true, but the things they fear may be false.

So true, excellent observation.

[Red Badger]

It is a verbotten subject around here. Yelling quickly ensues..........

[Ditto]

"Men defend most violently, not the things they know to be true, but the things they fear may be false."

And also the things they KNOW to be false but on which they have bet their reputations, ego and livelihood.

With latest outburst of threats and ad hominem attacks, not reasoned arguments, coming from the high priests of AWG, I have a feeling that they see their house of cards collapsing soon.

[GBA]

"Men defend most violently, not the things they know to be true, but the things they fear may be false."

If one builds his/her entire belief system on a false premise, one can expect to be disappointed. In such situations, all questions and criticisms will be regarded as attacks and the smaller the mind/character, the more violent the response.