Comments on: Be Back Soon http://www.minthegap.com/2008/04/04/be-back-soon/ Standing in the Gap in a Society that's Warring with God. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:17:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mary http://www.minthegap.com/2008/04/04/be-back-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-80389 Mary Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:47:20 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2008/04/04/be-back-soon/#comment-80389 Just popping in to say that the net sure seems quiet without your presence, MIn! And Holly, I think you do an awesome job of exploring topics with your readers. You are so humble and gracious, yet spot on with your observations. Like you, Robert, I love the format of online discussion. I'm much more likely to participate in a written discussion of these more intricate topics than a verbal one. Mostly because I can re-read what I just wrote and examine it for clarity before publishing it...while sadly in real life, I can't express my thoughts nearly as well (or take them back!). I really appreciate your level-headed arguments too, btw. So often when people disagree, it's in an inflammatory, accusing attack. It's easy to dismiss those comments, while comments such as yours beg for rational exploration. Hurry back, MIn! <em>Mary's last blog post..<a href='http://homesteepedhope.com/2008/04/07/a-book-recommendation-and-some-thoughts-on-evolution/'>A Book Recommendation, and Some Thoughts on Evolution</a></em> Just popping in to say that the net sure seems quiet without your presence, MIn!

And Holly, I think you do an awesome job of exploring topics with your readers. You are so humble and gracious, yet spot on with your observations.

Like you, Robert, I love the format of online discussion. I’m much more likely to participate in a written discussion of these more intricate topics than a verbal one. Mostly because I can re-read what I just wrote and examine it for clarity before publishing it…while sadly in real life, I can’t express my thoughts nearly as well (or take them back!). I really appreciate your level-headed arguments too, btw. So often when people disagree, it’s in an inflammatory, accusing attack. It’s easy to dismiss those comments, while comments such as yours beg for rational exploration.

Hurry back, MIn!

Mary’s last blog post..A Book Recommendation, and Some Thoughts on Evolution

]]> By: Robert http://www.minthegap.com/2008/04/04/be-back-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-80388 Robert Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:09:03 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2008/04/04/be-back-soon/#comment-80388 I think the root of the problem (if you can call it that) is that people carry with them a number of unexamined assumptions and beliefs which only arise when discussion heats up. It's hard to know what these assumptions and beliefs are until they're reflected back to us in the mirror by an opponent. This is one reason I enjoy online discussion, because I like my beliefs to have a solid foundation. After years of doing this, it becomes much easier to spot fallacies in arguments--either in your opponent's or your own. I think the root of the problem (if you can call it that) is that people carry with them a number of unexamined assumptions and beliefs which only arise when discussion heats up. It’s hard to know what these assumptions and beliefs are until they’re reflected back to us in the mirror by an opponent. This is one reason I enjoy online discussion, because I like my beliefs to have a solid foundation. After years of doing this, it becomes much easier to spot fallacies in arguments–either in your opponent’s or your own.

]]> By: Holly http://www.minthegap.com/2008/04/04/be-back-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-80385 Holly Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:34:20 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2008/04/04/be-back-soon/#comment-80385 Oh, I understand, MIn. I fall into the same thing at times. I work so hard to defend my position on one topic...in the comment section...then later come back to it and say, "Do I really feel or believe this way?" Sometimes, yes, sometimes no. Sometimes, I am able to clarify better what I believe after working it thru in the comment section. That's kind of troublesome, though, in that people think you are saying that you concretely believe one way, when in fact, you might just be working through it. The other problem that I struggle with IS: How to speak philosophically or ideologically...without being offensive personally? I never am trying to attack a person - but it might come across as that. It's hard...but in the end...I believe that it causes us to sharpen our skills and become better communicators. (That's if we remain willing to learn and be teachable - which you are!) Blessings to you -looking forward to reading your future thoughts. Holly <em>Holly's last blog post..<a href='http://seekingfaithfulness.wordpress.com/2008/04/05/marys-story-part-4/'>Mary's Story - Part 4</a></em> Oh, I understand, MIn. I fall into the same thing at times. I work so hard to defend my position on one topic…in the comment section…then later come back to it and say, “Do I really feel or believe this way?” Sometimes, yes, sometimes no. Sometimes, I am able to clarify better what I believe after working it thru in the comment section. That’s kind of troublesome, though, in that people think you are saying that you concretely believe one way, when in fact, you might just be working through it.

The other problem that I struggle with IS: How to speak philosophically or ideologically…without being offensive personally? I never am trying to attack a person – but it might come across as that. It’s hard…but in the end…I believe that it causes us to sharpen our skills and become better communicators. (That’s if we remain willing to learn and be teachable – which you are!)

Blessings to you -looking forward to reading your future thoughts.

Holly

Holly’s last blog post..Mary’s Story – Part 4

]]> By: Mary http://www.minthegap.com/2008/04/04/be-back-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-80384 Mary Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:12:25 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2008/04/04/be-back-soon/#comment-80384 Sounds like a good plan, MIn. I'm looking forward to your series. I, too, have wished I had more time to delve into these topics on my blog. Life has been extremely hectic these past two weeks. God bless! <em>Mary's last blog post..<a href='http://homesteepedhope.com/2008/04/01/generation-next-marriage-blog-tour/'>Generation NeXt Marriage Blog Tour</a></em> Sounds like a good plan, MIn. I’m looking forward to your series. I, too, have wished I had more time to delve into these topics on my blog. Life has been extremely hectic these past two weeks.

God bless!

Mary’s last blog post..Generation NeXt Marriage Blog Tour

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