I had to chuckle at a post I saw recently on X.com. It read: “I have a tough day ahead as an expert on the Middle East, immigration, and baseball.”
It was obviously a joke, but the words speak to an exhausting reality of a world fueled by 24-hour cable news and constant online debate. We think we are required to form—and share!—opinions about everything. But sometimes it’s okay to take some time to research a topic more thoroughly before coming to a conclusion. And sometimes, it’s alright not to have an opinion at all.
That’s a point made by Russell Moore in his recent column on the decision of President Trump to bomb nuclear sites in Iran. Moore admits he’s not sure exactly what to think about the bombings yet. He also believes that’s okay.
“Wisdom means knowing the limits of what we can know and being open to altering our viewpoints when new factors become clear—even if that doesn’t fit with what is tribally demanded.”
Read: It’s OK Not to Know What To Think About Iran
