Comments on: Difference, Disagreement, and Contention

By: annegb

annegb — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 05:51:56 +0000

Yes, very wise. I would like to print it, it’s full of good stuff to use in a lesson or talk.

You know, I think I’ve contributed to that uncivil tone, without meaning to, in part because I didn’t realize the international nature of the posters. If I am in a room with people, and can see their faces, I can read dismay and shut up. Not always. I apologize if I’ve offended anybody, it certainly wasn’t my intent. In my world, there is no forum like this.

I’ve heard that old saw that if you see something you don’t like in someone, it’s usually because you’re like them, and I’ve thought a lot about that. Then I thought about my best friends and people who dislike them and they’re not a bit alike, so I don’t think that holds true, except for one area: power. This can includes issues of control or simply trying to prove a point. I get myself in trouble with that all the time.

But I’m glad for this “blog” which I haven’t taken the time to analyze the term yet, but soon. :) Thanks, Bro. Falcouner

By: Stephen M (ethesis)

Stephen M (ethesis) — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 03:16:51 +0000

If I confuse my political doctrines with my religious beliefs, something easy to do since they overlap in a number of areas, I will find it difficult not to assume that those who disagree with me are evil and, therefore, properly to be contended against.

Now that I’ve been blogging for a while, I really see the truth of that post.

Glad this one won an award.

Oh, and btw, the guys who burglarized the house got a total of about four thousand dollars worth of stuff and got caught as well. I missed the pots and pans they took and some other things. Turns out they were furnishing an apartment. Sheesh.

By: john fowles

john fowles — Tue, 12 Oct 2004 03:34:48 +0000

Renee, I for one have missed your comments around here. I think that I can relate to how you feel. I have had some pretty big arguments within the last few months around here. I hope that my own perspective/cantakerousness hasn’t contributed to your feeling unwelcome here.

By: Ebenezer

Ebenezer — Tue, 12 Oct 2004 02:56:47 +0000

Reneww site:www.timesandseasons.org

By: Ebenezer

Ebenezer — Tue, 12 Oct 2004 02:55:19 +0000

Sorry, looks like wordpress doesn’t like javascript in links…

By: Ebenezer

Ebenezer — Tue, 12 Oct 2004 02:54:02 +0000

Danithew,

You can google a specific site by adding “site:[URL]” to your google search, like this:

Renee site:www.timesandseasons.org

You can also drag and drop the following link to your browser’s links toolbar and when you click it it will google search whatever site you are currently viewing:

http://','‘); var slash=site.indexOf(‘/’);if (slash > -1){site=site.substring(0,slash);}location.href=’http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=active&num=30&q=’+escape(words)+’ site%3A’+site;}”>Site Google

By: Randy

Randy — Tue, 12 Oct 2004 00:25:27 +0000

Renee, first, let me second Jim’s comments. There is most certainly a difference between “generally accepted beliefs” and “revealed revelation.” Beyond that, it is not always a simple matter to determine what the “official” church view is, even for those with insider status. (See, e.g., Nate’s comments regarding Elder McConkie and Mormon Doctrine.) Moreover, it is often the case that “received revelation” raises more questions than answers. I don’t always agree with the positions endorsed here, but I am glad we all have a place to come to make our case.

I’m disheartened to hear that you have felt attacked here. If you’ll let Dan and I know who the culprits are, we’ll go beat the !&@% out of ‘em. ;>) Hope you’ll stick around.

By: Randy

Randy — Tue, 12 Oct 2004 00:03:11 +0000

Renee, as a huge fan of Georgia Tech, I certainly hope that the ACC is not out of step with the official church view. I could see how one could conclude otherwise, however, with the recent inclusion of Miami. ;>)

By: Jim F

Jim F — Mon, 11 Oct 2004 23:15:51 +0000

Renee, do you see the difference between what you quote me as saying “If what I say runs counter to LDS received wisdom or to the LDS norm” and what you attribute to me: “If what one say runs counter to LDS received revelation”?

“Received wisdom” is a standard, idiomatic phrase meaning “generally accepted beliefs.” I have not suggested that what we say can run counter to LDS revelation.

By: Renee

Renee — Mon, 11 Oct 2004 22:42:34 +0000

Hi, Danithew. It’s been multiple threads with the vulgarity. Apparently just my luck to visit on those days. And, no, it wasn’t you and I cannot imagine you being hateful. (Don’t shatter my illusion if I’m wrong. LOL)