tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518092939786524486.post7130825525870466211..comments2023-11-05T02:23:11.744-06:00Comments on God-free in Tennessee: A Hard Week Not to Be Disgusted with ReligionPhilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02115141650963300011noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518092939786524486.post-31489011144881256932012-07-26T07:48:32.237-05:002012-07-26T07:48:32.237-05:00To the contrary, I think you're thinking very ...To the contrary, I think you're thinking very constructively here. The trouble with proselytizing isn't the sharing, it's the failing to be circumspect and self-critical. A respectable "alternative view" will not commit those errors, but it also will not waste its time arguing with the ideologically closed-minded. <br /><br />I love the Twain imagery: philosophy must lace its shoes with care, while careless religion races ahead. But it can still enjoy a good walk, slow and steady...Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02115141650963300011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518092939786524486.post-84383360607101450072012-07-25T21:42:17.565-05:002012-07-25T21:42:17.565-05:00You've got me thinking about "advancing a...You've got me thinking about "advancing an alternative view," and if the very thought of that wouldn't qualify us as proselytizers. I think what's frustrating is trying to find one solution --the theory of everything--that I can hold on to. How can one use logical arguments against the illogical? <br /><br />In reference to your "Mormon" post, I don't feel what we're doing is comparing invisible, magic super-friends. Looking at the world as it is doesn't seem like "proselytizing" That term carries a negative connotation with it and shouldn't apply to pointing out the obvious using facts and evidence.<br /><br />I think "advancing an alternate view" along with pointing out that the emperor has no clothes, together, might be something worth pursuing. But, as you said, the latter usually devolves into arguing with fools. I think it was Twain who said a lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes. <br /><br />Some days I feel like giving the world a big hug; others, I want to spend the night drinking with Holden Caulfield. <br /><br />I'll have an answer in a few days. I'm not feeling very constructive at the moment.Bluesmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14241747430221023840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518092939786524486.post-1657994005318853472012-07-25T06:32:49.763-05:002012-07-25T06:32:49.763-05:00Beth's anger is understandable. I wanted to th...Beth's anger is understandable. I wanted to thump Rick Warren too, when I heard his pig-ignorant reaction to Aurora. I guess the question for me is: what constructive use can you make of your anger? If it helps you channel the best version of yourself you can summon, steam on. For my part I've decided to spend less time arguing with fools in public, and more advancing an alternative view.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02115141650963300011noreply@blogger.com