What is the distinction between dogmatism and sincere conviction ?

cyberjesus

Can you be open to the ideas of others and not have a conviction?
caliber

Can you be open to the ideas of others and not have a conviction?
yes is the answer, but personally don't believe lack of conviction
will leave you in a good place ; you will drift from idea to idea in a wishy washy manner.

It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.
Muhammad Ali
Have you ever heard what the power of positive affirmations can do for a person ? Affirmations give birth to conviction which fires you
toward more lofty goals in life !
moshe

For a JW, it means the difference between changing their mind and accepting a blood transfusion for themselves or a child and DYING. Sincere convictions give you the opportunity to change your mind when presented with new facts- dogmatism can kill you.