It’s imposssible to convince people of error when they “Believe” otherwise, and this regardless of the truth that’s clearly before them. Their inner pride will not let them and only when that is addressed, for what it is, they cannot see.
To admit these errors generally means similar to when a Muslim turns away from Islam because it’s wrong. Years of indoctrination, rites, rituals, and a sense of belonging to a group all come into conflict...and that would be too heartbreaking to face...easier to go with the statis quo. Imo.
Easier until it drags them down into hell cause their pride wouldn't let them admit that they've been wrong all those years.
I've become convinced that a great deal of the anguish in hell, the torment, is not so much physical pain as mental and spiritual. Being consumed with regret at all the missed chances when they were told the truth and had an opportunity to turn and believe.
Well, they can't say they weren't warned.
ping for later