tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10584495.post4005868037420742273..comments2024-03-28T12:34:14.649-07:00Comments on dangerous idea: A response to some comments about the previous post from TriablogueVictor Repperthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10962948073162156902noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10584495.post-12064574370503358012009-08-01T16:27:20.379-07:002009-08-01T16:27:20.379-07:00I'm sorry you experienced this frustration, Vi...I'm sorry you experienced this frustration, Vic, but I think we unfortunately have to expect this. Your blog is mostly read by christians and atheists, and it is a sad fact that many christians and many atheists do not live up to their ideals. (Who does, really?) Christians are supposed to be full of grace, but so often we seem full of nastiness and hate. Atheists are supposed to be rational, but they are just as human as the rest of us and jump to conclusions, allow emotion and belief to colour their responses, just as the rest of us can do.<br /><br />Both "sides" should be above <i>"name-calling and personal attack"</i>, but it ain't necessarily so. Keep up your side of the bargain, their are many of us (I'm sure) who appreciate and depend upon your fair-mindedness and grace.unkleEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207729664951716799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10584495.post-10786778799442089802009-07-31T22:38:36.996-07:002009-07-31T22:38:36.996-07:00I think this also reflects polarized thinking. I t...I think this also reflects polarized thinking. I think whatever our position, it is important not to ask first of anything you read "Whose side is this guy on."Victor Repperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962948073162156902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10584495.post-7504064877292117422009-07-31T22:10:25.910-07:002009-07-31T22:10:25.910-07:00I saw that and thought it was pretty uncharitable....I saw that and thought it was pretty uncharitable. I understood what you were doing. <br /><br />'The simplification of anything is always sensational.' Saw this Chesteron quote a few days ago. Simplicity can often be more productive than a convoluted argument. However, they are of course supplemental.philip mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03966414858455732474noreply@blogger.com