6:110-reference

6:110 We divert their hearts and eyesight, as they did not acknowledge it the first time; and We leave them wandering in their transgression(edip).

Note:

Individuals makes their initial decision with the freedom of choice given to them (18:29) and God leads them according to their choice. Those who have decided deep in their minds to reject God's signs/miracles with prejudice, will not see, witness, acknowledge, or appreciate those signs/miracles (7:146). These people label the divine signs and miracles as "myth" or "illusion/magic" (6:7). To witness a 3-D stereogram made with computer generated random dots, one needs to have an open mind, open both his eyes, and follow certain rules. Recent studies by Mahzarin Banaji Anthony Greenwald and other scientists using Implicit Association Test, or IAT show that our unconscious attitudes create strong biases. Bruce Bower, in April 22, 2006 issue of Science News described these hidden biases with the following statements: "It lurks in the mind's dark basement, secretly shaping our opinions, attitudes, and stereotypes. This devious manipulator does its best to twist our behavior to its nefarious end. Its stock in trade: stirring up racial prejudice and a host of other pernicious preconceptions about members of various groups. Upstairs, our conscious mind ignores this pushy cellar dweller and assumes that we're decent folk whose actions usually reflect good intentions." Inductive reasoning, which creates stereotyping or generalization is an important tool for our survival. Occasionally we need to react fast in events when we sense risk to our lives or well-being. However, the quick retrieval of stored conclusions of inductive reasoning, has also the chance to be wrong. Thus, when we have more than few seconds to reflect, to reach an accurate or beneficial judgment it is always important to examine our biases. To overcome against this stealthy prejudice, the Quran recommends us to engage in self-examination, critical thinking, and deliberate and constant struggle to be open-minded (53:33; 54:43; 17:36; 39:18)(edip).

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