If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why smart, thoughtful people can hold so tightly to beliefs that don’t seem to stand up to much scrutiny, you’re definitely not alone. It’s one of those deeply human things. Emotion, especially strong emotion like fear, anger, or hate, can move a lot faster than logic, evidence, and sometimes even our own better judgment. And when someone questions a belief that’s tied to those emotions, we usually don’t respond in the calm, measured wa