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29 May 17
Originally posted by KellyJayCan you guess what an initial response to your statement might be?
The danger in driving towards a cliff isn't avoided by denying the cliff is
real, it is avoided by turning away from it. Denying and continuing down
that path will only send you over the edge, you must stop and turning away.
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Originally posted by KellyJay"Fear is an emotion that is easily exploited, yet it is rarely used, why? Probably due to the ethical responsibilities that come with this form of advertising." - Wikipedia, on fearmongering
The danger in driving towards a cliff isn't avoided by denying the cliff is
real, it is avoided by turning away from it. Denying and continuing down
that path will only send you over the edge, you must stop and turning away.
Question: What ethical responsibilities come with the indiscriminate use of this tactic in a public forum? What is your justification for such use? Is it your belief that failure to turn away will lead to unimaginable suffering?
29 May 17
Originally posted by JS357It’s a matter of truth and consequences, I think it is clearly true that just because we dislike
"Fear is an emotion that is easily exploited, yet it is rarely used, why? Probably due to the ethical responsibilities that come with this form of advertising." - Wikipedia, on fearmongering
Question: What ethical responsibilities come with the indiscriminate use of this tactic in a public forum? What is your justification for such use? Is it your belief that failure to turn away will lead to unimaginable suffering?
specific things that doesn't mean they become unreal or not true. And if there is a danger
involved clearly understanding it is better than denying it. So as a rule, I believe if a topic
is going to be discussed as Hell and who is going to end up there, just saying no to the
reality of it will not change the reality of it. Yes, and saying it's true and real doesn't make it
so either I admit, but according to scripture for those who claim to believe in it, there can
be no denying it, unless they want to pick and choose those parts they like and dislike,
than they have other issues to deal with not just that one.
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29 May 17
Originally posted by KellyJaySo you believe the risk of someone you don't know suffering psychic harm is worth it.
It’s a matter of truth and consequences, I think it is clearly true that just because we dislike
specific things that doesn't mean they become unreal or not true. And if there is a danger
involved clearly understanding it is better than denying it. So as a rule, I believe if a topic
is going to be discussed as Hell and who is going to end up there, just ...[text shortened]... those parts they like and dislike,
than they have other issues to deal with not just that one.
29 May 17
Originally posted by JS357I believe the risk of someone avoiding an eternal fate is worth it. Do you think it would be
So you believe the risk of someone you don't know suffering psychic harm is worth it.
the right thing to do, if you believed others were in danger not to warn them? Should I just
blow smoke up their butts and tell them all is okay nothing to see here instead?
29 May 17
Originally posted by KellyJayWe're all going over the edge of the cliff, that's the truth of it. There is no braking, no turning away from it.
The danger in driving towards a cliff isn't avoided by denying the cliff is
real, it is avoided by turning away from it. Denying and continuing down
that path will only send you over the edge, you must stop and turning away.
All we can do is make the most of the journey, while we still have road left ahead of us.
29 May 17
Originally posted by KellyJayWhat you apparently cannot see, is that from my point of view, it is you driving over the cliff. It is you in denial.
The danger in driving towards a cliff isn't avoided by denying the cliff is
real, it is avoided by turning away from it. Denying and continuing down
that path will only send you over the edge, you must stop and turning away.
So how should sensible minds deal with the problem of differing points of view? The answer is simple: rational discussion. But you chose not to go that path, and continue over the cliff.
29 May 17
Originally posted by KellyJayIf good people are in danger because they don't worship a particular god, then that god is evil. Should we worship that god anyway?
I believe the risk of someone avoiding an eternal fate is worth it. Do you think it would be
the right thing to do, if you believed others were in danger not to warn them? Should I just
blow smoke up their butts and tell them all is okay nothing to see here instead?
30 May 17
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Originally posted by KellyJayTo save a life I presume ... to what end?
The danger in driving towards a cliff isn't avoided by denying the cliff is
real, it is avoided by turning away from it. Denying and continuing down
that path will only send you over the edge, you must stop and turning away.
Sure this is not a metaphor ?? 😉