It takes courage and belief in one's self, to go against the many. Often to do that, requires be willing to go it alone, or even to go up against hostile factions. The new/different/unfamiliar is too scary for too many.

I hope that is not true but when you look at the liar in the WH and his constant lies and people still supporting him. GADS
Myself if anyone lies to me - that is a deal breaker.

Religion is a great example. People just want to live forever and are willing to observe foolish things to promote their desire. People ,it will not make it so!!!

that's a good generalization. it may even be generally true -- but it doesn't say "most" and this site proves, to an extent, that it's not true of everyone (not that we're perfect by any means).

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Unfortunately, this applies as much to liberals as to conservatives. I think instead of 2 booths there should be a third one with a knife stabbed heart with blood coming out.

Most lies are concocted to make life easier, give easy answers and make people feel better about themselves.
Truth and reality almost always involve learning, thinking and doing three things modern society has successfully demonized in civilised people who want an easy, comfortable, paid for life handed to them on a plate as a right.

It is true when it comes to politics. Any time a politician tells the truth their chances of being elected are slim. The ones who tell the people what they want to hear usually win.

This reminds me of a Christian saying that deep down atheists know there is a god. I don't think people want to be lied to but people want to preserve their worldview that they learned to accept all their life. Fighting against that is hard and I think this patronizing way of telling them that they already know won't change any minds.
Also this is a misleading image. It makes it look like people were religious because they chose to do so and not because of years of indogtrination and propaganda.

A.K.A., "romantic love"...arguably the most prevalent myth in our society. Right up there with religion. As the lyrics of that old song goes,
By Beyond the Black

"I remember you crushing my heart
You were there when my world fell apart
When I drowned in my solitude
You walked away
Every breath at the mercy of you
What you swore to me, none of it true
Here you are, my love
Dressed all in sorrow today
Tell me lies, lies, beautiful lies
Till your treason won't hurt anymore
Tell me lies, lies, beautiful lies
I'll remember each word that you swore
I remember you drifting away
I was there and you begged me to stay
Couldn't watch, my love
Now all that's left is to pray
I will follow whatever the cost
Couldn't hold you back when you got lost
Never once did I stop loving you
Lead the way
Tell me lies, lies, beautiful lies
Till your treason won't hurt anymore
Tell me lies, lies, beautiful lies
I'll remember…"

“Better the hard truth, I say, than the comforting fantasy.”

― Carl Sagan

Like choosing between going to the gym or eating candy while watching tv.

The one is good for you in the long run, the second makes you feel good now. It's the difference between adults and children.

yes, it's so much easier than challenging yourself to think differently and actually be exposed to some truth.