The entire Liberal Arts/College/University world pushes us to have an open mind. The entire American society also urges young adults to explore their possibilities, because in America HaKdosha (being sarcastic), we have endless opportunities. However, the more one THINKS when entering this world of an "open mind," the more one sees that this "open mind" type of world pushes someone towards selfishness. How?
Let's look at the easiest example (that has to be done but still has the same result): Business. In any business, no matter what someone puts his/her energy in, the person at the end of the day (without the guidance of the Torah which separates lust of money and need for money) becomes very self-centered thinking how he/she can make more money. Theatre and the Arts: Rising to the top, to get on Broadway and in order to do this you must step on people. Have an Open Mind: Science: Become a doctor, you have to step on people and compete in Medical School in order to open up your specialized office. Law: No question about it, arrogance, stepping on people, money centered person. ETC.
Let's all have an open mind=Let's all push to just care about our own Tachat. Period.
However, with the help and guidance of Real Rabbanim, the Torah, Halachot, etc. we learn that someone can chase after their dreams for Parnasah in a healthy matter.
In Philosophy, a "study" that is all Hevel Havalim goes 100% against G-d and the Torah HaKdosha. For this class the professors urge the students to have an open mind, but all the material teaches one to think that he/she is G-d forbid above G-d! They believe that they have the koach (strength) and intelligence to say that there is no G-d, Hashem Yerachem. These people are trained to believe that their opinion is The only correct opinion, and that they are always correct.B'H We will have the strength to understand that the only time we need to have an open mind is when someone wakes us up to push us to the Torah, because it is not a coincidence that today the only time one is NOT told to have an open mind is when it comes to religion and getting closer to Hashem, which is the reason we are here.
SHABAT SHALOM UMEVORACH!
Today is 16 days to the Omer, which is 2 weeks and 2 days.
Chodesh Tov!
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