The more emotionally satisfying an idea is the more it should be critically regarded, because we as humans are prone despite contrary facts to believe our desires are true.

Ethics should dictate our beliefs because they are more enduring. Decency and kindness will be ever thus while human beliefs might change with the times.

If you think making unlawful demands predicated on unproven beliefs with the threat of violence represents bravery, you are the villain in the story.

A popular idea does not infer correct one, it just means a lot of people can get something wrong at the same time. Ever hear of witch trials?

Best to be humble unless people are unreasonable, then best to be direct.

There are indeed abominable ideas and beliefs which are of no discernible good, but we should not assume our ideas are so flawless that ever applies to entire groups of people.