Is there maybe a confusion between "core beliefs" and "values"? Is there a difference between the two? I see "core beliefs" as BayBrony does - formed in childhood, black-and-white, focused on how the individual fits into the world. I see "values" as kind of overlapping but involving more choice. And I think sometimes they are in conflict with one another, so that can cause suffering. For example, I am a bad person (core belief) but I believe all people are inherently good (value). I'm not sure this makes sense...