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JohnnyLingo · 08-23-2007, 05:14 PM

I've noticed that very rarely does a discussion come up where both people involved come away from it respecting the other's beliefs.

The discussions usually devolve into belittling the other's beliefs and causing more contention.

Is this good or bad? I don't know.

DirtyHippieUTE · 08-23-2007, 05:16 PM

Shut up you commie, puppy hating, moron, douchebag....

Your beliefs are stupid and you are dumb.

JohnnyLingo · 08-23-2007, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyHippieUTE

Shut up you commie, puppy hating, moron, douchebag....

Your beliefs are stupid and you are dumb.

Excellent.

BYU71 · 08-23-2007, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyLingo

I've noticed that very rarely does a discussion come up where both people involved come away from it respecting the other's beliefs.

The discussions usually devolve into belittling the other's beliefs and causing more contention.

Is this good or bad? I don't know.

I think I respect someone's right to have a belief different than mine. If I disagree with their belief though, why would I respect the belief.

YOhio · 08-23-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyLingo

I've noticed that very rarely does a discussion come up where both people involved come away from it respecting the other's beliefs.

The discussions usually devolve into belittling the other's beliefs and causing more contention.

Is this good or bad? I don't know.

Are you being serious? This post is strange coming from somebody who is so adept at mocking others beliefs.

JohnnyLingo · 08-23-2007, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by YOhio

Are you being serious? This post is strange coming from somebody who is so adept at mocking others beliefs.

Did I say I was innocent of this?

creekster · 08-23-2007, 05:38 PM

I do all the time. Reespecting beliefs is not equivalent to agreeing with them.

All-American · 08-23-2007, 05:39 PM

We try. We should try harder.

Jeff Lebowski · 08-23-2007, 05:40 PM

On the contrary. While things get intense at times, I very much enjoy learning what others believe and why. I have found it to be quite rewarding. In my day-to-day life, I simply don't have an avenue for discussion like this with such a wide array of highly intelligent folks with such diverse experiences.

JohnnyLingo · 08-23-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

On the contrary. While things get intense at times, I very much enjoy learning what others believe and why. I have found it to be quite rewarding. In my day-to-day life, I simply don't have an avenue for discussion like this with such a wide array of highly intelligent folks with such diverse experiences.

Your interactions with Tex are rewarding?

I'd have never known.

08-23-2007, 05:14 PM	#1
JohnnyLingo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,175	Is there any respect for beliefs here? I've noticed that very rarely does a discussion come up where both people involved come away from it respecting the other's beliefs. The discussions usually devolve into belittling the other's beliefs and causing more contention. Is this good or bad? I don't know.

08-23-2007, 05:38 PM	#7
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	I do all the time. Reespecting beliefs is not equivalent to agreeing with them. __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

08-23-2007, 05:39 PM	#8
All-American Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,420	We try. We should try harder. __________________ εν αρχη ην ο λογος

08-23-2007, 05:40 PM	#9
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	On the contrary. While things get intense at times, I very much enjoy learning what others believe and why. I have found it to be quite rewarding. In my day-to-day life, I simply don't have an avenue for discussion like this with such a wide array of highly intelligent folks with such diverse experiences. __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.

08-23-2007, 05:16 PM	#2
DirtyHippieUTE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,151	Shut up you commie, puppy hating, moron, douchebag.... Your beliefs are stupid and you are dumb.