"And that's my new philosophy"

Last week I attend (and had a minor role in) a school play a few friends of mine were in. A friend of mine sang a song, and did a very good job, about her "new philosophy" and it made me think. In my philosophy class some pretty "out there" ideas are stated. For example, "Movement is impossible....Kings only rule and have no knowledge, while philosophers do....'Doggie's have doggie virtues that makes it more excellent in itself'....as do knives....Nothing exists, if you don't see it's shadow ( like the words you're reading right now)... Pretty bold statements that are only ideas. If you really look at it, we live in a world full of ideas. Everything is made up by someone who thought about it long enough.
Lately I've been around people's philosophy more than usual. In one of my classes, which is more of a philosophy class then my philosophy class, we are asked our opinions on things. We are encouraged to share our thoughts. People are expect to know that everyone is different and not everyone agrees on everything. What I learned in this class a few days ago, is that some people will love you if you agree with them, and try to embarrass you and gang up on you, if you say something different. It was a difficult class. But I didn't walk out of there feeling defeated, or even angry. I felt good, because I didn't stand down for what I believed in (unlike other people in the class) or even offend any opposing ideas. I welcomed them and simply ask why they believed that thought. A simple question. Sadly, what I got was a class full insults, rolling of eyes, mocking, laughing, and immaturity. I was pretty disappointed. It was also at that point when I realized people will refuse to listen to you, even if you're making pretty valid points. I'm having a hard time remembering what words of mine weren't twisted and used against me. It seemed as though the teacher called on me to state my opinion only to get everyone else "participating". People will do, and say anything to avoid hearing a point, maybe being wrong, or feeling defeated. But it's ok. People who are usually unsure, or who don't have all the answers tend to freak out about things like that. So it's ok. I wont try and pretend to know and understand everything around me, and know how every human being thinks and acts. All I can do is love on people and that's what Ill remain doing. Because without love, nothing makes life worth living.