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To: Las Vegas Ron; casuist

I had to look it up. Posting just because. :-)

cas·u·ist Noun
1. A person who uses clever but unsound reasoning, esp. in relation to moral questions.
2. A person who resolves moral problems by the application of theoretical rules to particular instances.
ca·su·ist·ry noun plural ca·su·ist·ries

Definition of CASUISTRY
1: a resolving of specific cases of conscience, duty, or conduct through interpretation of ethical principles or religious doctrine
2: specious argument : rationalization


271 posted on 11/12/2010 1:55:21 PM PST by Protect the Bill of Rights
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To: Protect the Bill of Rights
I had to look it up. Posting just because. :-)

Me too ;)

303 posted on 11/12/2010 5:12:46 PM PST by Las Vegas Ron (Moderates manipulate, extremists use violence, but the goal is the same.)
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