Originally posted by josephw
Good point.
Thing is, I don't read Dasa's posts, simply because they are really bad reading. I only reply once in a while when I find something I think is funny to say to some absurd statement he makes.
On the other hand, I don't see what all the fuss is about concerning RJ. While I may not agree with some of his theology, I find his posts reflect considerable knowledge and understanding of the Bible.
there is faith and there is insanity.
while there can be merit in having faith in something (as long as it doesn't hurt anyone), keeping it in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary is insanity and in my opinion contrary to god's will who told us to use our minds.
rjhinds doesn't debate, like dasa. rjhinds' posts are really bad reading like dasa's. like dasa, he doesn't argue, he communicates. when his opinions are proven to be wrong, he spouts some nonsense just to have the last word or flat out ignore his debate opponent.
honest debating is fun. you present your point and your opponent must try and dismantle it, or present counterpoints. it can be as fun as chess but only if all parties involved have a sense of fairplay.
many times, i am not that familiar with a topic. i haven't read the bible for example, so when we are debating issues, i take the time of looking up verses, wiki links, i google stuff. i then spend time presenting my point of view in a decent manner. in short, i put effort into debating. to have rjhinds spout "praise the lord, hallelujah" after one of his insane verdicts or flat out ignoring me is an insult to me and to anyone else who comes to this forum looking for a pleasant debate. (not for a chance to brag about being right, just the chance of a word fight). i (and many others) come to the debate with good intentions and he simply defecates on said good intentions.
after a while, it is just not worth it anymore and that is why i am ignoring him.