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To: js1138

He states his case well, but then he demeans it by saying anyone that doesn't agree with this is a fool and all other sorts of names.

If one is trying to argue from a scientifically objective point of view, you don't stoop to ad hominem attacks. They betray one's own biases and uncertainty as to ones own position!


337 posted on 03/09/2005 12:34:16 PM PST by mdmathis6 (By playing the Devil's advocate, one can often separate self from the Devil!)
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To: mdmathis6

But it is ok for a purported Christian to lie? I think you have problems with moral relativism.


339 posted on 03/09/2005 12:35:50 PM PST by shubi (Peace through superior firepower.)
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To: mdmathis6
He states his case well, but then he demeans it by saying anyone that doesn't agree with this is a fool and all other sorts of names.

Where do you fantasize that I ever called anyone a fool for "not agreeing with this"? I was quite specific about what made certain people fools in my opinion, and it had nothing to do with whether they "agreed" with something or not.

If one is trying to argue from a scientifically objective point of view, you don't stoop to ad hominem attacks.

If I was discussing a matter of objective science in that particular post, you'd be right. But I wasn't. I was discussing the foolish behavior of certain people, and how they damage the credibility of the conservatism they profess to value.

They betray one's own biases and uncertainty as to ones own position!

Nonsense. If I was uncertain about a particular position, I would hardly be faulting someone so strongly for holding a differing opinion on it. It's only when the validity of a position approaches that of being beyond doubt that it becomes appropriate to express incredulity at the competence or motives of someone who continues to deny it. Your reasoning leaves something to be desired.

428 posted on 03/09/2005 3:36:29 PM PST by Ichneumon
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