Originally posted by PhrannyThe last line has the best advice.
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/religion
I found this very illuminating and thought provoking. Hope it provokes a conversation here.
Many here just don't know how to do that.
My personal mo here is to discuss with others of similar beliefs. If someone tells me they don't believe in God etc, I won't argue.
Originally posted by Rajk999A valid MO. I will argue, if the other also wants to engage (and the question interests me), but I always try to keep it civil and respectful. I surely sometimes fail, but I try.
The last line has the best advice.
Many here just don't know how to do that.
My personal mo here is to discuss with others of similar beliefs. If someone tells me they don't believe in God etc, I won't argue.
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Originally posted by Rajk999Your MO sounds open minded. But you have a record of going out of your way to provoke argument (not discussion), calling people by name, who do not hold your Arminian concept of justification through works.
The last line has the best advice.
Many here just don't know how to do that.
My personal mo here is to discuss with others of similar beliefs. If someone tells me they don't believe in God etc, I won't argue.
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Originally posted by vistesdI think you are an A-class diplomat Vistesd. I can't remember seeing you fail at keeping it civil and respectful. As for me .. well .. Im just the opposite hence the need to avoid engaging in too many controversial discussions.
A valid MO. I will argue, if the other also wants to engage (and the question interests me), but I always try to keep it civil and respectful. I surely sometimes fail, but I try.
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Originally posted by sonshipI know nothing of 'Arminian' whatever, but I hold the teachings of Jesus Christ in very high regard who spoke very favourably of those who did good works and lived a life of love and charity. I will therefore continue to repeat faithfully what He taught and preached.
Your MO sounds open minded. But you have a record of going out of your way to provoke argument (not discussion), calling people by name, who do not hold your Arminian concept of justification through works.
As for you and your type with your hypocritical 'mouth worship' [which Jesus condemned in the strongest language], I want no part of it.
Originally posted by Rajk999Well, I always liked our discussions, old friend, even when we were on opposite sides. But we were occasionally on the same side. 🙂 Yeah, sometimes I think you're dead wrong--and vice versa, I'm sure. But I've always had this (nostalgic perhaps) picture in my head of us enjoying a tall one together at your place in the Caymans (when you were there). I don't think that everybody on here could do that.
I think you are an A-class diplomat Vistesd. I can't remember seeing you fail at keeping it civil and respectful. As for me .. well .. Im just the opposite hence the need to avoid engaging in too many controversial discussions.
Originally posted by vistesdI distinctly remember enjoying the discussions back in the 2004 -2007 period. Seems like there were more posters and more varied opinions then. Anyways nothing stays the same.
Well, I always liked our discussions, old friend, even when we were on opposite sides. But we were occasionally on the same side. 🙂 Yeah, sometimes I think you're dead wrong--and vice versa, I'm sure. But I've always had this (nostalgic perhaps) picture in my head of us enjoying a tall one together at your place in the Caymans (when you were there). I don't think that everybody on here could do that.
And yes Im still enjoying small island life but Im now in Tobago. If you are in this part of the world anytime contact me and we can have a few cold ones.