11 Apr '14 00:50>4 edits
A forums buddy PM'd me about my recent absence form this forum. I mentioned that the topics seem to be repeating themselves.
I wonder why. Maybe it's because many of the threads are like people puzzling over the true meaning of some found objects (mainly, the Bible, and the findings of science and history). They dispute among themselves, then the bickering dwindles, then the puzzle reappears in another thread. Threads seem to "evolve" into one of several different themes. Then the same ideas are presented again, and everybody pulls out their script and adapts it to the particular thread. Or should I say, adapts the thread into one of the usual themes. I don't want to add just one more voice to the usual hubbub or just try to score rhetorical points, which some seems to be what satisfies some.
I realize that for some people, other people's lack of proper belief is critically important to their putative salvation, allowing, or even requiring, persistent involvement. Frankly, they don't seem to be very good at it, if you look at the conversion trends here.
Disclaimer: I don't pretend to think my opinions about the above are what anyone should pay attention to.
I wonder why. Maybe it's because many of the threads are like people puzzling over the true meaning of some found objects (mainly, the Bible, and the findings of science and history). They dispute among themselves, then the bickering dwindles, then the puzzle reappears in another thread. Threads seem to "evolve" into one of several different themes. Then the same ideas are presented again, and everybody pulls out their script and adapts it to the particular thread. Or should I say, adapts the thread into one of the usual themes. I don't want to add just one more voice to the usual hubbub or just try to score rhetorical points, which some seems to be what satisfies some.
I realize that for some people, other people's lack of proper belief is critically important to their putative salvation, allowing, or even requiring, persistent involvement. Frankly, they don't seem to be very good at it, if you look at the conversion trends here.
Disclaimer: I don't pretend to think my opinions about the above are what anyone should pay attention to.