Why is my brain so black and white and so closed?

[Scrooge Jones]

I'd say your inability to comprehend gray areas stems from the way you were brought up, the teachings of society and all that. People tend to stick to what they know...anymore and their brain takes a while to comprehend it. You're constantly being introduced to new concepts and as you learn about them, they become less foreign. I think most people are like that until they'v actually experienced it firsthand and been exposed to certain kinds of people. I wouldn't feel too bad about it, because you seem willing to accept the fact that not everything IS black or white. I agree with Alex that it's an ongoing process, learning, and everything won't be fully accepted/understood overnight.