This year is really making me take stock of who in my life is important and what relationships are real. Differences of opinion on comedy, movies, food, youtube channels, even religious, economic theory and political beliefs, sure. Heck, I have had long discussions around the various schools of ethical philosophy and had a freaking blast even though we didn't agree.

But there are specific morals that no, are non-debatable. They are at more core, they are not up for debate. And most importantly why would I waste energy in doing so.

I am Catholic. I see people wrap themselves in religion as a justification for absolutely ABHORRENT behavior. It is clear to me that they don't actually believe in God though they claim to. And mind you, I am not saying Atheists, I am saying people who straight up claim to be Christian and yet fail to follow the basic main tenets of the faith.

So why am I going to spend time pointing out the fault in their arguments even by pointing it out with their own religion? Isn't it better that I not debate the Priest, Mayor or Levite that passed by the injured man in the gutter about why they were wrong to do so and instead use my energy to help the injured man? (Good Samaritan reference).

People primarily learn behaviour best in two ways - by example and by consequence. I have yet to see "debate" work well for anyone to learn since by definition you have to purposely argue your point to win, not learn. So be the example and hold them accountable for their poor choices. They are not children still learning I'm assuming, so at some point as an adult you need to own your mistakes when you are called on it.

So block who you want. It's not your responsibility to waste your energy trying to convinced them they are wrong. History, God, probably both, will do so regardless. If they were actually interested in learning in the first place they would get off this hellish website and go to a library.