Originally posted by wolfgang59I find ignorance and incapability for critical thinking embarrassing to watch. Especially from atheists, of whom I expect a higher standard.
I'm not aware of that metaphor ... nor Mr rusty for that matter.
Why would you be embarrassed by my lack of knowledge though? Its not your fault!
Originally posted by PalynkaI dont deny that I went into the Sprituality Forum clearly ignorant
I find ignorance and incapability for critical thinking embarrassing to watch. Especially from atheists, of whom I expect a higher standard.
(this is the opening paragraph to both my OPs: "I have just stumbled across this forum and there are obviously a lot of well read people out there. I know very little about Christianity and I have two fundamental questions which can probably be easily answered."😉
To your second accussation, my defence is that I have been thinking critically to the best of my ability. Is there a certain intellectual standard for the Spirituality Forum? And are you the arbiter?
I really don't know why you have to be so belligerant. I'm also concerned that you allow total strangers to control your emotions. Cheer up! Have a Good New Year.
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Originally posted by wolfgang59Your false modesty is transparent in your replies there. Your claims of ignorance and willingness to learn contrast with your assertions of preconceived ideas and unwillingness to address criticism and continuously avoiding debate. No arbiter is needed for something so self evident.
I dont deny that I went into the Sprituality Forum clearly ignorant
(this is the opening paragraph to both my OPs: "I have just stumbled across this forum and there are obviously a lot of well read people out there. I know very little about Christianity and I have two fundamental questions which can probably be easily answered."😉
To your second accu ned that you allow total strangers to control your emotions. Cheer up! Have a Good New Year.
And you're just the most recent one in line who confuses mockery with belligerence. The world is my playground.
Originally posted by PalynkaWell, as they say, I have a lot to be modest about. 🙂
Your false modesty is transparent in your replies there. Your claims of ignorance and willingness to learn contrast with your assertions of preconceived ideas and unwillingness to address criticism and continuously avoiding debate. No arbiter is needed for something so self evident.
And you're just the most recent one in line who confuses mockery with belligerence. The world is my playground.
Why do you attack my 'claims of ignorance' when it was you who called me ignorant?
Why do you accuse me of 'continuously avoiding debate' when I agree that I am in no position to debate?
I have no preconceived ideas (which is why I do not want to debate) unless you call common sense and things I consider 'self-evident' to be pre-conceived ideas.
And as you point out 'no arbiter is needed for something so self evident'
Or does it all depend on the self? You really are one intellectual fascist arent you?
Originally posted by wolfgang59Why do you attack my 'claims of ignorance' when it was you who called me ignorant?
Well, as they say, I have a lot to be modest about. 🙂
Why do you attack my 'claims of ignorance' when it was you who called me ignorant?
Why do you accuse me of 'continuously avoiding debate' when I agree that I am in no position to debate?
I have no preconceived ideas (which is why I do not want to debate) unless you call common sense and thing ...[text shortened]...
Or does it all depend on the self? You really are one intellectual fascist arent you?
Remember saying this:
I dont[sic] deny that I went into the Sprituality[sic] Forum clearly ignorant
So which is it? Cognitive dissonance or intellectual dishonesty?
Why do you accuse me of 'continuously avoiding debate' when I agree that I am in no position to debate?
Everyone is in a position to debate, unless he accepts uncritically everything that is said to him. Since you do not, then your false modesty is self-evident.
I am the one who wanted to debate. That's not fascism. Intellectual fascism is refusing to engage in discussion while repeating like a parrot that you must be right because 'it's common sense'.
Don't hate me because I'm more intelligent and better informed.
Originally posted by PalynkaYour verbose responses are starting to sound like Anon.
[b]Why do you attack my 'claims of ignorance' when it was you who called me ignorant?
Remember saying this:
I dont[sic] deny that I went into the Sprituality[sic] Forum clearly ignorant
So which is it? Cognitive dissonance or intellectual dishonesty?
Why do you accuse me of 'continuously avoiding debate' when I agree that I am in no posi ...[text shortened]... t's common sense'.
Don't hate me because I'm more intelligent and better informed.
Are you trying to win friends in Spirituality, before you become dumber and lose your only side-kick?